Going to Church

I thought I would do another comparison post...this is both kids dressed up and ready for church at 2 months old. It also happened to be the first Sunday they both stayed in the nursery!

The Weekend

Well I can't believe the weekend has come and gone. Its been a pretty low key weekend for the most part. Austin worked late Friday which left me one tired momma with 2 kids. Luckily they were both angels Friday! Yesterday (Saturday) it rained ALL day! Colby was scheduled to spend the night with my parents b/c Austin was supossed to be staying in the hotel that night and it would just be a lot for me to try and get both bathed and to bed by myself plus get us all dressed for church the next morning. They weren't going to come get him until after naptime though. After watching the weather they decided to get him early before lunch making sure that no one had to get out during the worst of it. That made for quite a quiet day for me though! Lindsay was a peach so she was very low maintenance. I was glad to have the extra time I got a lot done but I was also lonely and missing my 2 boys. Especially by nightfall reality of spending the night alone was really setting in. I hate staying by myself...I don't get scared really but I don't sleep well and its just a lonely feeling. Austin called me though around 6:30 and said he was coming home! I was so happy and excited! It was nice to have a low key evening with just he and I and Lindsay!

Today (Sunday) I made plans to go to church. I knew traffic would be crazy being the Sunday before Mardi Gras but I really wanted to go. I would have stayed in except for the fact of 1) we have been in a lot more lately since everyone was sick 2) I missed the last 2 Sundays and 3) with staying in all day yesterday I was anxious to get out! It was great to be back and I am slowly working back up to my responsibilities in the nursery. Lindsay stayed in the bed baby room for the first time! She has been in there every week we have gone to church for feeding/diaper changes but I was always with her. Yesterday was the first time I left her. During Sunday School I was able to peek in and check on her off and on. For the most part she stayed in the bouncy seat and just talked and talked and kicked and kicked! She's such an easy going baby! I didn't have to change her or anything the nursery ladies took great care of her! I was a little nervous about leaving her during church service since it was the first time. The pastor's wife though was working in there...she is in charge of ec so that made me feel better. I think she was also the first one to keep Colby when we left him in the nursery for the first time. I enjoyed sitting in church without a child for the first time since November! After I picked her up they said she did great! Both kids did well...I'm so thankful they both like church and adapt easily. Since it was a big parade weekend I had decided Lindsay and I would come straight home after church. Normally we all stop at McAlister's and eat but I knew traffic would be bad so I was anxious to get home. My parents were going to take Colby though b/c he looks forward to that every week. Well I went home the interstate and it took me 2 hours! It was crazy! My parents and Colby made it home way before us even after eating lunch and going a much longer way home! I was regretting that I didn't just stay with them! I was so thankful that Lindsay slept the whole way though and never cried! It would have been very stressful if she would have been upset! We also made it home in just enough time for her next feeding!

That afternoon Colby, Lindsay, and I all took naps. Austin got home around 6 and we grilled hamburgers and just enjoyed relaxing! Its so nice knowing he's going to be home the next 2 days with us!

Colby's Parade

Colby's school had their annual Mardi Gras parade today only this year they chose to do it at the same nursing home that they went to at Christmas time to sing carols. I had hoped it would go better for Colby and I b/c at Christmas he was really moody and out of sorts. We only had had Lindsay home for about a week so I'm sure that was the problem!
Austin couldn't come with us today but in some ways i think it works out better just for 1 parent to bring him to these type of things he tends to act out WAY more when we are both around then when its only 1 of us. I was a little worried about how he would act b/c he got a timeout before we even left the house. He was also quiet and didn't want to wear his mask or toss the beads when we first got there. I tried not to pay much attention though b/c I think we made a mistake at the Christmas thing of making a big deal out of his misbehavior which didn't work for anyone! He ended up getting into it and having a great time. His buddy Max rode in the wagon with him. They had a great time giggling and cutting up towards the end too. Colby helped pass out king cake to the residents then enjoyed sitting at a table with his buddies eating a piece. I am glad he had fun and seemed more comfortable then a couple months ago. I love all his school activities and getting to enjoy that special one on one time with him. Thanks to my mom who kept Lindsay while we were gone!
The rest of the day was very low key...Austin worked really late b/c of Mardi Gras so we are all tired and ready for this weekend to be over! Our weekend won't be too exciting...rain is predicted all day tomorrow which means I will be staying home with 2 kiddos...hm wonder how that will go?!? Colby is spending the night with my parents though which will be nice. I will get some one on one time with lindsay! Looking forward to getting out the house Sunday for church!

Comparisons

These are my 2 babies right around 2 months before going to their 2 month checkups...just in case you can't tell the top is Colby the bottom is Lindsay!

Valentine's Day 2012

Today was a pretty low key day for us. We don't go out really big for Valentine's but we do try and make the day special by doing little things. I woke up this morning and Austin had Valentine's cards for Lindsay and I. I look forward to as she grows up she will get to go on dates with her daddy. We don't usually go out on Valentine's just b/c Austin is usually working plus everywhere is so busy its just not worth it. We will celebrate later this month though with dinner and a movie! It will be our first time to go out alone since Lindsay was born.

Austin had to work and Colby actually spent the day with my parents. Normally I would have liked to do something special with him but we were having our house cleaned plus I had a couple errands to run that today was the only day I really could do it! I enjoyed the quiet day with Lindsay though. I am glad I am getting those thanks to my parents b/c life is so busy and I want to have those quiet moments with her like I got to enjoy when Colby was a baby! I had to go to a store to pick up a Mardi Gras shirt for Colby for his parade Friday and also to enroll him in soccer. Lindsay joined me on these errands and was a total sweetheart!

We came home and just had a quiet day until the boys got home. I baked chocolate cupcakes for them both to enjoy! The kids just got a small present...Lindsay got a book and Colby got a truck. We exchanged cards with daddy also. Austin picked up Chickfila...so no fancy dinners here. I figured it was a treat though we didn't have to clean the kitchen! I am thankful for these simple yet sweet valentine's. I am just thankful I have 3 wonderful people to share my day with!

2 Month Doc Apt

Today I brought Lindsay in for her 2 month well check. It was nice to go to the doctor for a well visit after our last 2 weeks!! I hated though that she had to get shots today! Boo! The doc said she looked great though! She was very pleased to hear she was sleeping through the night. She also was pleased with her weight gain. She gained 2 lbs since her 1 month visit! She is now 10 lbs 9 oz and 22 1/2 inches long. I hope she doesn't have any major side effects from the shots! So far today she has been a little cranky but not too bad. I always remember with Colby though the 2nd day was the worst so we shall see! I am thankful for a well child visit and a healthy sweet baby girl. Big brother was at school during all this. He had his Valentine's party at school today! I hated I didn't get to bring him or pick him up to know more about what went on at his party but that's part of having 2 now! Austin took him and picked him up today since he was off. We had a low key afternoon...the boys worked outside while Lindsay and I hung out inside!

The Weekend

Its been a cold weekend here in south Louisiana. I think everyone has thought it was really colder then it is b/c we have had a mild winter. In the whole scheme of things this is just winter weather. Friday Colby had school...that day I stayed in with Lindsay. I kept her in mostly all week trying to avoid the cold and germs since she was recovering from RSV. That afternoon after the kid's naps though Colby's friend Max and his mom stopped by. It was nice to visit with them for a couple hours. Mrs. Honey loved holding/taking care of Lindsay and Colby and Max had a blast. We all ate dinner then they left to go home and watch the parade. This is the weekend of the Westbank parades. We didn't go this year to the night parade b/c it was so cold and with us all recovering from being sick we thought it was best to stay in.

Saturday Austin had to work so I took the kiddos over to my parent's house to get out for a little while. Colby always has such a good time over there. Right now while Lindsay is still so little we have been going there on Saturdays...its just easier with her but it gets Colby out the house too. I had wanted to bring Colby to the parade since it passes by their neighborhood but we decided to stay in. My mom and I made cookies for him to pass out to his class on Monday for his Valentine's parade. We came home and all took naps and Austin got in early so he and Colby were able to spend time outside then we had a nice family evening!

Sunday he was off so I was looking forward to a nice day! Especially since last week when he was off we were all sick so we didn't get to do much. We weren't sure what to do with the day though. It was freezing cold when we got up...we finally decided to just skip church and hang out at home then do an early lunch at Applebees with my parents and take Colby to the parade. I hated to miss church especially since Lindsay and I had missed the week before too. Colby really wanted to see a parade though. It also gave us an opportunity to get stuff done around the house which was nice. Its rare that we have a morning like that where we don't have to rush off somewhere. I even got a walk/jog in by myself! I wish I could do that more often but its just so hard with 2 kids and a hubby who works a lot and I don't really like going alone at night! We enjoyed our lunch out...it was the first time Lindsay had really been out in like 2 weeks. Poor thing has been couped up since she was sick. After lunch we drove to my parent's house to all take potty breaks then we hit the parade. We left Lindsay at home with my parents. It was too cold plus I don't really see the point in bringing my 2 month old to a parade. Colby had a blast though! He caught lots of stuffed animals! We didn't stay for the whole thing only about half but Colby was actually ready to go at that point. We then came home to take naps. Both kids were exausted b/c they slept until 5 and I had to wake them up! We spent the evening just hanging out as a family.