Work Trip Cancelled......

Only Me

So today I went back to work... well kind of. It's been just under a year since I turned into a full time mommy from a full time consultant. Its been quite a change to say the least. A good one of course, but with it's own challenges. I always thought that when I was working that staying home with the kids looked like a piece of cake. I mean, I had to get up for work everyday, go into an office, work on a computer all day, talk to clients, run around from meeting to meeting.... it had to be easier to just wake up, stay at home, play with the kids, hang out in her pajamas. Right? Well..... now I will just say, both are hard at times and have perks at times. However, being a mom is a MUCH more challenging job, as its 24 hours a day, everyday. All of which I love of course :) But heading to happy hour for a glass of pinot noir after a long day at the office is no longer.

So as I was saying, today was my first day "kind of" back. Meaning, I actually went into the office for some meetings and to do some real work. It felt good- but also because I knew Daddy was home with Evie and I didnt have to worry. When childcare comes into the mix, which should be soon, it will be a different story I can imagine. Dont want to think about it just yet :)

The day was good- now I am home back on Mommy duty. Oh, and did I mention... on my first day back I dropped my $2K laptop and shattered the screen. Yeah... only me. Im lucky they like me around there.

Where does time go?

I started to address the inivitation for EV's first birthday party tonight, and I just can't believe that my little girl is almost 1. It really does seem like yesterday that I was making early morning trips to the hospital to see my baby in the NICU ... getting up at 1am and 4 am to feed her... giving her her very first bath... well I wont bore you with all the memories :) I am just so proud of her and how far she has come in the past 11 months since she joined this world. Not only has she made great strides in her overall development, but her amazing and beautiful personality shines more and more each day. I cherish the moments that she achieves each milestone that she works so hard to reach. I know that she will continue to impress me and make me proud for the rest of her life- I am truly a lucky mom.

I just love this picture- her smile and excitement for everything new in the world is awesome.

Ho Ho Ho...

We have completed the first phase of Evie's first Christmas down here in Florida and it was action-packed. On Christmas Eve we spent time at two different homes, first with Isa's brother's family and then with the cousins until late into the night. Poor Evie was up and then down and then up again and then sort of down... I felt so bad for her. I figured it is Christmas and one night of the year with an unpredictable sleep schedule can't ruin everything. Well although she was up until almost midnight and I was hoping for her to sleep in late... she still woke up at 7:20!!!! Oh well :) At least she is predictable.

Now we are getting ready to head up to Va Beach to spend a week with my family. I am so excited for everyone to see just how much Evie has grown. I would have to say that so far the best Christmas present that Isa and I have gotten is Evelyn's sudden love for clapping on her own this weekend. Everytime she does it I just get a smile that I cant wipe off my face. I love her!

It's A Big Day!

We have been taking baby steps, literally, getting EV to bear weight on her little legs. Recently, she just decided that she was going to try it :) Today was her first day being able to stand unassisted, while holding onto the play table I am SOOOOOO proud of her. I actually teared up when she did it. She is the best! See her progression.... as she learns to stand ,.... and fall, ha ha!

First time standing... she's not sure what to do now.

She feels a little more comfortable and trys to reach for toys...

Uh oh!!!!! First fall.....

A little upset, but not too bad. Didnt take long for her to realize what she did...

So Proud of herself!!!!!

Sisters!!

Well I promise this time that I am really going to start blogging more now, its not just an empty promise:) It has just been CRAZY past few months....really crazy. Anyways, I figure that my first post back better be a good one. It seems that our little family of 3 will soon be a family of 4 by late June 09!!! And... Evelyn is getting a little sister. I am so thrilled that they will be so close together in age, although I know I will have my hands full to say the least. It is just going to be so great for her to have a little sister, someone to share with, play with and love forever.

Now... names?.... the nursery?.... so much to think about :)

Been a while...

Sorry that I haven't posted any updates lately, things have been pretty crazy with Isa traveling and getting ready for the holidays. The other day I was looking at my little muffin as she was sitting up and playing on her own with some toys and I was just amazed at how fast the time has gone by. I can't believe that she is almost 9 months old!!!! We actually took her to her 9 month well baby check up last week and she is a strong and healthy 19.6lbs and 28 1/4 inches long. Thats about 75th percentile in both height an weight for typical babies. Go EV!

Here are some more recent pictures so that you can see how my little baby has grown! I can't wait to get her first Christmas pictures taken this week.