To the grindstone

Well, I am back at work after my wonderful 12 week maternity leave. Which was nearly not enough time to spend with my boys. I was definitely anxious about my return, but it went quite smoothly. I made sure to have everything organized and ready to go the night before. I set out clothes for the boys and myself, bottles ready for Henry, breast pump in the van, lunch made. I cried a few times throughout this process knowing it was going to be my first day away from Henry. I wasn't away from him for more than a few hours and most of that time was consumed by a dentist appointment. 

We needed to leave the house by 6 am so it was an unusually early morning for the three of us. I cried again while I was getting Henry out of his pjs. I said to him "You know, your brother slept through the night for my first day back at work-you didn't." He woke up at 3.  

Dave helped by getting the boys in the van once I had them dressed. It doesn't sound like much, but it helped immensely. I barely held in my tears when I said good bye to Dave. Ugh-how would I ever keep it together at work.

We arrived early to a nearly empty daycare. Due to our schedules the boys will be two of the first ones there and some of the last to leave..I'm getting my money's worth at least. I took a few pictures to commemorate Henry's first day and hung out for a little bit-not wanting to leave. I didn't cry again until I asked David to keep an eye on his little brother. (Dave just rolled his eyes at me when I told him that.Ok, so I'm overly emotional :) David's teacher gave me a hug and told me that we will all be fine. She's right, but that first day is always the worst.

Work wasn't too bad. It was mostly a day of chatting. After not seeing my coworkers for 3 months, there was a lot to catch up on. Throw breaks and pumping into the mix-I didn't get a lot accomplished. Oh well, it was my first day and my only day of work this week. I can handle that. My 'full' work week begins on Sunday. I'm glad it's only 3 days, but they are looong days. The worst of it is leaving all 3 of my boys on Sundays. I'm so jealous that they get to hang out without me. I know it's good bonding time for Dave, but still-I'd much rather be home and have another family day together.

Two days left....and then back to work. Boo.

Proud Mama

I just have to gush about my boys for a minute. They are AWESOME! 

D hasn't been feeling the best for the last week due to the fact he is getting 4 teeth! I think one is finally through, but that still leaves 3 more of those pointy cuspid teeth. Last Saturday, we planned to go to Dave's Duathlon race and D woke up with fever. With a little help from,  my friend, Tylenol he pulled it together and we enjoyed a great morning.

On Wednesday, we all (Daddy too) went to the MN Zoo. It was a beautiful day with perfect, kid friendly, weather. D was still out of sorts in the morning, but we reminded him we were going to see animals. He perked right up once we arrived. D loves animals. It was so fun to watch the excitement in his eyes.
He was quite the trooper and walked more than half of the way around the zoo. This is a big zoo people!

D is also 'chatting' up a storm. He will also repeat nearly everything you ask him to say. He understands any commands we may give him. Does he always follow through with them-of course not, he's an almost 2 year old! 

His fav cartoon is 'Super Why!' and the kids do a 'hands in the middle' cheer. So I showed D how to do it. I wasn't sure he caught on until a few days later. He walked up to me with his hand outstretched waiting for the cheer. He will come find me (even if it's the bathroom) to do the cheer.  So cute! And every time we watch the 'Wheel of Fortune' he shouts out "G!!" I just love this guy. It's just amazing how much their little brains absorb.

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Now, little or should I say big H. He has caught us by surprise. He could hold his head up since birth. D did this too-so no big deal. He has grown like a weed. We have started moving him up to the next size (3-6mo) of clothes. Not because of his width, but his length. He has a looong torso like Daddy. And what's with this rolling over business?!?! I was quite shocked the first time, but he hasn't stopped. Of course, he won't roll over when we are trying to show him off ;-) 

This growing and moving is all new for us. D was always behind the clothing suggestions and his milestones were 'right on time'. What does this little guy have in store for us? Can't wait to find out!!