Well, last night did not go so great either.  I'm hoping my sweet baby girl has hit a growth spurt and that she's not morphing into the spawn on Chucky.  Ok, that's a bit dramatic.  Let's just say that I hope this is a phase because I am tired! I have some errands to run today, so I can't go home to rest...but tomorrow that bed is all mine!!!  I'm not gonna feel guilty either. NOPE, I'll do whatever it takes to survive.  Ha!  Now that stupid song is stuck in my head...thank you Gloria Gaynor and the 1970's Disco movement. Speaking of surviving, I have to endure the stupid line at the County Clerks office to pay the taxes on our cars.  Nothing like waiting until the last possible minute.  Then I have to run by the audiologist to have my IFB fixed...that would be my earpiece for work.  Finally, I'm meeting a lady to sell Eli's baby bedding. Ya'll, I have discovered the equivalent to online yard sales.  Not only ...

Ya'll it's Monday and I'm exhausted.  Let's just "bullet point" this one, ok? 1. Last night was rough with a capital "R."  I'm not sure if that should be "capital" or "capitol," and I'm too tired to look it up.  Don't judge. 2.  Ellie had a horrible night, and I've been up since 2:30 this morning.   3. That would be why my desk looks like McDonald's threw up coffee.  I think I might have a problem. 4.  I would love to tell you that I went home to rest after work, but I just didn't. 5. I actually had a massage this afternoon, and while I am grateful for the relaxation I seriously thought about cancelling to go home and nap.  The only thing that kept me from it was the fact that my gift card expires tomorrow. 6. So, after the massage (which was wonderful by the way) I hit up Sonic for a Route 66 Diet Vanilla Coke. Yes, that was after my zillion coffees...and a Dr. Pepper.  ...

Today started out great!  Eli and Ellie slept late and were in much better spirits this morning when they woke up.  We were able to feed them, dress them, and get them to church on time!   The worst part of the morning was Eli refusing a picture, but at least I snapped one of this sweet girl! After playing around the house for much of the afternoon, I decided to hit up the grocery.  Since Ellie had been so bad yesterday while I tried to shop, I decided to leave her home with Eric while I took Eli.  He was predictably good in the store, and the trip was a success...until we made it to the parking lot.   That would be about the time I locked him in the van...strapped in his car seat...eating Twizzlers.  Of course I had to call Eric to bring the spare key.  All the while Eli was singing, talking to me, enjoying the Twizzlers, and even getting a little creative with them. Yes, that is candy up his nose.  Yes, he did eat it....

Today has by far been the hardest day I've had since we became a family of four.  Of course going back to work has added a little stress, but I've been trying to ease back in.  I think it's the combination of both kiddos getting sick last week and this one, my house looking like a tornado ripped though, and the  nasty, dreary day here.  Oh well, at least the weather gave me an excuse to dress this little girl up for our errand run today...even if she did scream to the point that I had to leave Wal-Mart.  ha!

I had to take this sweet girl to the doctor today for gunky eyes.  I'm hoping it's just allergies, but considering Eli had a virus last week, I'm not too optimistic.  Ha!  We'll have the results on Monday. In the meantime we're crashing at home tonight.  This week has wiped me out, and I'm pretty sure Eric feels the same way.  Oh well...with nothing on the agenda this weekend,  hopefully we'll lots of rest and snuggles from these babies!

Today I took the kiddos to the park after daycare.  The weather is just so amazing here right now, and we're taking full advantage.  It seems like the past two years we've gone straight from winter to summer, but this year we're enjoying a real spring! Of course I took this picture on my iphone and not the real camera.  Maybe next week I'll start lugging that thing around again. Ha!  Anyway, most kids head for the slides and swings at the park, but not this guy!  Eli runs full force toward the ball field.   Today I happened to forget the sporting equipment, but don't your fret.  An acorn and stick make the perfect  bat and ball!

People keep asking how we're adjusting to life with two kids, especially now that I'm back at work.  To be honest, WONDERFUL! In fact, much better than I expected.  I'd like to pretend that we're super parents, but we know all your prayers and the graciousness of our Heavenly Father are the main reasons!  Plus, he's blessed us with a great sleeper. Another factor is that I'm not putting a lot of pressure on myself right now.  I wrote out our perfect schedule which includes daily workouts, play dates, household chores and bedtime routines.  The goal is to get there eventually , but for now I'm easing in.  Some days go as they should while others include a much needed nap. Most of the chorse get done, but I'm not sweating the ones that aren't.  Ya'll it's just a process. For now my mornings include a lot of coffee for energy, even more make-up to cover-up the dark circles under my eyes, and a super messy desk that I ...