Flying solo...

Seriously, can't get enough of these cute faces!

 

My emotions have been all over the dial the last week and a half.  Flying solo has had it's highs and lows... but we're surviving.  We just take things one day at a time. 

The tricky part comes in when I have places to be or things I'm trying to accomplish and Ethan needs to eat. 

I'm such a rookie when it comes to nursing.. but it's slowly getting better.

 

Most of our days consist of chores for the big kids... getting everyone dressed, bathed and fed. 

We try to have some fun in between there.. and in between the feedings.

 

Mylie has been off track, which is nice.  She's been such a great help! Luke has been entertained most of the time and she can get the little things he needs.  However, she does get tired of being a helper and rebels from time to time.  Hate it when that happens!

 

Next week is her last week home, before she goes back to school, on the 22nd. 

We're trying to fit in fun things... but it's a little tricky juggling everyone. 

 

Mylie and I have done Pilates a few times together in the morning.. she's really excited about my tummy being 'skinny' again.  Ha.. aren't we all?!

She's such a good motivator for me.. even tells me it looks smaller after we're done. So funny. Mylie can't wait get to back to workout class!

 

Luke still enjoys giving Ethan various forms of 'love' as he passes by.  Sometimes it's a rub on the head.. sometimes it's a kiss.. but sometimes it's a hard squeeze and a hard pull on one of his limbs.  He's fascinated by Ethan and asks daily if he can teach him to walk.

 

Luke is going to have a hard time when Mylie goes back to school.  I'm just going to need to make a more conscious effort about the time we spend together while Ethan is sleeping. 

 This boy needs outlets like no one's business... physically and mentally. 

 

I'm a little worried for 'real life' to set it.  Schedules...kinder carpool.. young women responsibilities.. etc.  Day to day is even tricky right now and adding those things in seems a little overwhelming... but I know I can do it!

 I think anything can seem overwhelming when you're only getting 2 hours max of consecutive sleep at night. :)

 

Accomplishments this past week.. trip to the grocery store with all three kids... trip to Costco with all three kids.. YW presidency meeting.. and lunch with friends. 

I'm slowly getting back into a groove.  

 

But.. in the midst of all of this chaos.. I'm trying to enjoy this time. 

I'm really trying to live in the moment... to relish in the snuggles... to find joy in the many, many middle of the night feedings and cuddling time... to find joy right where I am. 

 

Some days are really hard.. but there are so many good moments that keep me going. 

 

Moments like this cute face at 3 weeks..

Moments when these two can't get enough of their brother..

And moments when we're all in awe of the miracle and blessing of our family growing by one.

Life is good.