Life with Two

Quick Review of the Week:

Monday - Doctor's Appointment for G. She is TINY (10 lbs 5 oz, 58 cm) by US standards and the doc wants us to fatten her up. We spend lots of time trying to get a big blood draw with no success. B takes a 4 hour nap once we get home.

Tuesday - B goes to school. Takes a 3 hour nap in the afternoon. G spends her first morning at the mall. She eats all day - like every hour or 2 and gets angry if food is not presented immediately. But sleeps pretty well - only up once or twice. T's Mom has back surgery and it is a great success. Hip Hip Hooray!

Wednesday - B's playgroup meets. We are late because we have to stop and feed G on the way. We have fun catching up with the other kids and Moms. Drop off samples at the doc for G's poop test. This is really love. B takes another 3-4 hour nap, but only when G's awake.

Thursday - We plan to surprise T downtown at a board meeting for a charitable organization he works with because the Exec Dir. asked me to bring the kids to see him get an award at their lunch meeting. FOUR outfit changes later, we arrive. Turns out it is a surprise baby shower for us. Another big nap for B, but only when G is awake. My folks make us dinner. Yum. 

Friday - B throws a fit. Doesn't want to go to school. I hold my ground until we get to school and as I go to get him out of the car, he had puss in his PINK eyes and I fear the dreaded infection has returned to our house. So, we pack back up and head once again to the doc. We have been at the office every day this week - dropping off samples, etc. Doc is happy to see us because she is worried about G's weight...until she weighs in at 11 lbs 10 oz!!! Doc says it's ok if G wants to eat each hour. Let her. B's eyes look clear but we get an Rx in case the puss is back. Family arrives from Salem. I get away for a hair appointment while B & G hang with their cousins and my folks. 

Saturday - Take T to the airport for his trip to UK.  Pick up brother-in-law for weekend visit. Spend day with extended family in from Minnesota and most of my mom's family. B naps for 20 minutes. G eats all day. 

So, I have to get over the fact that I can't get all of my errands run in one day. It will not happen. Not if I have to feed G every hour or two during waking hours ( 7 am - 7 pm). B is great with his sister, though a bit jealous of my time away from him. He loves her. Hugs her. Kisses her. Likes to help with her bath, or putting her to bed, etc. My house is a mess. I think this will be a permanent condition for the next few weeks, months or so. I would love to sort through travel photos or even email some of our favorites to our travel group, but until I can get 3 meals made, shower and pay our bills on time, those things will have to wait. I will try to be patient and enjoy my two beautiful children.