Only one happy household member with Day Care

My first day away from Gracie was yesterday. The only one in our household who was happy about this is Brandy. She get more attention from me during the day now and is remembering her good ol' days. "sleep, love, play, sleep, love, play" The first day had ups and downs. Grace played and slept well at Mel's. Mel, our neighbor caregiver, has a two year old son who is giving Grace a taste of what she will do in the future to our kid #2, God willing for #2 in the future. Yesterday Elijah dropped a sippie cup on her head. He is such a great kid that her crying made him realize that he needs to be more careful, as did Mel's instructions to him. It isn't like she got kicked in the head like I did...by my own mother. What can I say, the 70s had big skirts and high shoes leading to many bad choices made by those dressing in the 70s. Back in those days I was much smaller and harder to see on the ground with those outfits. I digress.

At 1:30 everything changed. Though Grace has had a bottle almost everyday this day was different. She would have nothing to do with bottle feeding and I had already pumped for the next day. Luckily she slept a bit longer and I was able to get her some milk and calm down. The rest of the day we were both out of sorts! Today life seems to be better and she even took a bottle at her AM feeding from Adam and Mel. I am waiting to see how the rest of the day goes. Tomorrow it will be so nice to have her with me at home while my mom watches her!

Many of my co-workers have sent me well wishes to help ease me back into work. The many prayers from all of you have also helped us get through this tough time. We do look forward to the next couple weeks. Adam has Wed - Fri off for the next two weeks. He will take on the Mr. Mom roll with the apron and all. I can see it now...I am working on the computer typing and email while Adam is changing diapers or clothes, and cleaning. The thought already brings a smile to my face.

Here is a photo of our superwoman, with Mr. Mom. After her bath she just stretches out until we wrap her in a blanket. We think it is adorable! The photo is perfectly censored too.

Here is a photo of Gracie in her Christmas outfit, thank you Aunt Joyce for mailing. It fits great, other then it is just a bit long. The hat fits just right.

Merry Christmas to everyone! We will write again soon.