Evan's Cool Outfit and A Day in the Life...

Ok, so I don't really have anything momentous to share but I wanted to post a new pick of E and thought I should write something too. I want to capture what our lives are like now so we can look back and reflect one day. I think it really helps with perspective. Today I asked Lance what year it was that we met, so I could complete a nasty insurance application. I could have remembered had I tried really hard, but who has time for that?! Anyways, he had to do a search on his e-mail to figure it out ;) During the process, he read some old e-mails and got to thinking about the passage of time and all that deep, philosophical stuff. I felt bad that night when he wanted to talk about it and I just wanted to finish cleaning the kitchen and watch my last 5 minutes of Lost before heading to bed. (by the way, the reason I am able to write this right now is that E is still sleeping! Yay! B is trying to poop, which seems to be taking quite some time! Also Yay!) Again, I could try to write something philosophical about the passage of time and reflection, but who has time for that??


As you read this, keep in mind that there really is no typical day for more than a few days. What I mean is that as soon as I think we have a routine, something changes. It usually has to do with E's schedule. He was waking up at 7:15 and taking consistent 2 hour naps in the morning. Then last week he started waking up in the middle of the night (gasp) and going back to sleep until like 6:30 (another gasp). He was also taking 30 min naps only! Yikes! So it was probably a growth spurt and it seems that he is back to sleeping through the night and taking longer naps in the morning. This long nap is really critical to my day, since it allows for some Q time with B and some time for me (that rhymed). Anyway, we usually get B a bath when we have time and that tends to be our fun, bonding experience for the day. That is very important to me, since its why I stayed home in the first place.


So I had to save this and come back, here I am. After E woke up from his long nap, Benjamin drew pictures and Evan and I watched. Benjamin then chose eating lunch over going outside (he isn't feeling well). E was able to play in his kick-n-play while Benjamin ate and then it was time for Benjamin's nap. It was nice to be able to calmly and slowly read B's book (oh my, oh my oh dinosaurs) while E was able to lie on the floor and stare at the fan. After B went to sleep, E and I snuck outside to enjoy the garden for a little bit. Just a few minutes later, E was ready for his nap and the boys are both asleep. I expected E to wake up a few minutes ago, so what gives? A nice Tuesday afternoon surprise! Of course, when I get this "extra" time that I don't expect, I always feel that I should be doing something. Inevitably, I end up on facebook or browsing the web. Today I am doing better than that as you can see by this post :)


I hope to run 2 errands today with the boys. That would be a record for sure! I want to get groceries to make tenderloin sandwiches, but would also really love to get some spray to kill the bugs that are eating my herbs. Unfortunately, those things are not at the same store. I think I will play it by ear and just get the groceries first (priority) and if things are going well I will be bold and hit Lowe's. Yes, my mind is really starting to function like a SAHM. It is crazy what you can adapt to if you just give it time. Things that you never thought you could do become doable at some point. Who knows what is next, but I'm looking forward to it!