How quickly we forget!

How quickly I forgot how hard it is to pack to go anywhere with a child! I woke up this morning with thoughts in my head of having myself packed up and ready to go to St. Louis by 12pm! HAHAHAAHAAAHAAAHA!!!!! I crack myself up!! I had M.C. wanting breakfast, then snack, oh yah lunch. On top of wanting attention of me as she puts her toys in an empty suitcase along with toys thrown down the stairs, in the hallway, etc. Mikey is in and out of sleep. When he's up, he looks like he is just wondering what he got himself into. This Momma is crazy! And that little person is in my face 24/7!

Oh joys of having two kids and all of the crap that they need!! I have to say, I remember my first trip to St. Louis with M.C. and how my car was filled to the brim! This time around we have no room!! And Ash has to bring a bunch of work stuff with him anyway. I haven't packed myself yet, nor have I attempted to clean the house before we go! I again crack myself up!!

1:15p.m hit and I was quickly reading stories to M.C. while holding Mikey as he is crying. I shove Mary Caroline in her crib and shut the door. Of course this never ends well, so I put down Mikey ( who is now sleeping, for the moment) and go back in to M.C.'s room and say I love you and nighty night! That seems to make her feel a little better about a crying baby and a rushed Mommy!

I manage to get a little grub in my belly as Mikey is in dreamland. I needed this time to regroup! Okay back to trying to pack and tidy up! Let's see how far I get!

Only 3 more weeks left!

This week marks the first week of school for my 8th group of Second Graders! I will not be there to greet them! I was very hesitant about this when I found out I was pregnant. But I dealt with it and I have a great sub!! :) Actually this is the first year ever in my life that I haven't started school! I have been in school or job since well I was 3! So, I feel really weird that I am not going to be there tomorrow as my students walk into the classroom!

I am nervous about taking care of two kids and working full time! It will be an adjustment but I just have to not stress and do the best I can!

Naps are for babies!

This week I've had a count of one nap! I enjoy my 1pm naptime, but it's been replaced with going places etc. I haven't gone any place with just me and the kids yet but just Mikey and Me. Monday: Doctors; Tuesday: school to visit; Wednesday: Naptime!; Thursday: the plan was to get pictures done but Ash couldn't make it.(so my nap was disturbed once again)

I've decided that sleeping is for the birds! HAAH!! We can sleep when we are dead! (NOT REALLY) I ache for my shut eye! I am not a happy person with out a good night's sleep or nap!

Overall, I have done better with the whole two baby thing this week! I am managing better and Mikey is getting used to OUR schedule! Last time we went around M.C.'s schedule. Mommies to need listen up! Babies come into your life and you need to teach them how to survive in your world. I was taught that lesson very quickly and this time Mr. Mikey just has to get over it. I love you and I will get to you soon. But you are going to cry, I'm sorry!

Now I just need to get the courage to go somewhere with the two of them! Wish me luck!

Poop, Crabby, and Chuckie

Friday, August something? I don't keep track of days lately! My sister Katie came in to visit. Her husband is playing tennis in Iowa so she came up here! Thank goodness she was here yesterday because my Friday was a bit interesting. Michael was crying all day and hadn't pooped. I know that he was constipated because I tried the thermometer trick in the butt and poop on the thermometer. Nothing came out. Boo! Plus he had some kind of raised red bumps on his body. He had a pikti (spelling) when he was born but they weren't raised.

I called the doc to make sure he wasn't allergic to the formula or laundry degerent. Or if the constipation had anything to do with the rash. Of course they say to come in. Long story short, it's just delicate newborn skin bumps and we were to stick a suppository in his bottom to get poop out along with the karo. I didn't need to go to the doc to hear what I knew already but I guess it better safe than sorry.

I spent the day holding Mikey. If it was just M.C. and I, she would of been a terror! Katie took M.C. to the mall play place and she fell asleep in the car. Which results in no nap at home! Katie drove around for an hour to get her a nap in. We had plans to head to Chuckie E. Cheese that night. Mikey had finally calmed down and slept. He was up all day, not normal for newborns.

Chuckie was an experience: Mikey slept, M.C. ran around, and Mama devoured crappy pizza!

I will survive!

Well, Michael is one week old today! We are slowly adjusting to our new "normal." Today was my first day by myself with the kiddos. So, far it's been okay. Ash stayed home til 9 am to let me sleep in a bit. He fed M.C. (well at least tried to) she threw food on the floor and sat in time out! Yep, that was the beginning of the day. Then he left and I had feeding duty for M.G. and diaper changing. Clean up a little and then outside to take a stroller ride. Quite hot but fun to finally feel normal to walk up the street with the stroller. I hadn't been able to do this for a month. Too preggo!

We played outside for a bit and Mikey stayed in the shade of the garage. Of course, even as I am right by M.C. she falls backwards on her head off the playhouse. She was okay but just my luck. Ugg! I got a nap in. YEAH!! Michael is a good baby. He doesn't really cry all that much. (so far) knock on wood.

I've made the decision to not continue breast feeding, but I am trying to pump a few more times. I had a terrible time with Mary Caroline and this time around of course a boy is a boob champ but I am not a fan of it. It hurts and it's a lot of work along with Miss Mary Caroline around. It always makes me feel a little bad but you know Mary Caroline survived and has been healthy without breastfeeding. Plus, he sleeps really well at night. I feed at 12, 3, and 6 sometimes he'll sleep four hours. Which is common for formula babies. It's nice to be able to have the multiple caffeine in take again! I am not a happy person without it. So, just imagine me as a pregger person.

Signing off for now..... I have two more hours left till Ash gets home. I can do it!!!