Busy Work Week

I was so worried that my work load wasn't going to pick up because the first 3 weeks were SO slow. It's always like this, patient's come and go in waves...my busy wave definitely hit!  I went from having 5-6 visits a week to now having at least 15 visits and next week I already have 16 visits schedule not including all the new ones I might get.  I wish it would just stay at an even keel, but that's not the case often.  I guess I got my wish though, I'm staying busy.

This makes the girls be at daycare for a long time, usually between 8:15/8:30 until at least 4p if not later. I have been trying hard to keep up with my working out and had been doing really well up until this week.

Sunday: We went to church and had a kind of lazy day watching football.

Classic picture of Natalie needing a nap!

Monday: I hosted a Thirty-One bag party. I had never been to one, nor bought anything. I had a good turnout with everyone coming that said they were coming (which rarely happens) and had a great time. Aubrey was awesome during the party and Natalie was with Bobby running errands.

Sporting the pigtails, which surprisingly lasted most of the day until she showed up at the party. I wish I would have gotten a picture.

Love rocking her to sleep!

Natalie with Daddy at Lowe's...she loves these safety glasses Daddy bought

 Tuesday: Busy day at work. Bobby has been busy too with deployments going on in the evening all week. We started small group at church. It was supposed to be a mix of couples we assumed that had kids since they provided "childcare" or more so that they didn't care if your kids came. Aubrey  was really good the entire night and Natalie ran around and had a good 'ole time. The kids were distracting, but we met new people, which is the point.

Wednesday: Even busier day at work for me. Got to go to Zumba...killer!

Thursday: Busiest day since being back to work, but it was a good day and went by fast. I got my run in...finally!

Natalie Updates:
1. She took good naps (2+ hours each day) at daycare!
2. She is picking up her toys and listening good at daycare.
3. She is now helping herself to the cupboard that has snacks and if the cupboard is unlocked, she will get out a saltine cracker, put the package back, and close the door. She is getting too big and smart!
4. She is back to waking up an hour or so after going to bed and usually the only thing that gets her back to sleep is Daddy's (never mine) backrubs. I say it's because I always wanted backrubs when I was pregnant with her, but it's probably because she is a HUGE Daddy's girl!

Aubrey Updates:
1. I can't believe that she has still not rolled over! Not even once!
2. She does seem happy...loves to smile and coo.
3. Still not sleeping at night...grr! ANNOYING and EXHAUSTING
4. Still spits up often.
5. Starting to interact more with her hanging toys on the activity mat.
6. Loves to watch her big sister.

With how busy I have been with work and now starting up small group and having the party (at least that is only a once in a great while thing), that the house gets neglected majorly.  Plus, sometimes I don't feel like I'm succeeding at being a mom. After reading this post (click on the link), it made me feel better and know that I'm not the only one. Here is a picture of our living room floor after Natalie has already gone to bed. Yes, I know we should make her clean them up, but when it's time for bed for her...it's time for bed if you get my drift!  Just like the post says: dishes, laundry, etc., etc...everything gets neglected. For us it's all for good reasons (most of the time) because we are enjoying spending time with each other and go to the park like we did tonight.

Big thanks to Bobby lately because he has been helping out a lot with the girls lately. Love you!