Morning Play Date

Eric's mom left early this morning (after being here all week to help) so that left me with all three babies! Fortunately I had already set-up a morning play date with Sally Ann and her girls. Such a big help, plus we love their company.

Abigail and Everett went to town with play dough. I had to distract Hampton with another activity because he kept eating it!

They stayed for the majority of the morning. It was so funny having five kids now who are three and under! Here is Sally Ann having "story time" before naps.

And little Eleanor pretty much slept the entire time. She sleeps wonderfully in her crib in her room at night, however during the day wants to nap where all the action is.

I have to say I have gained confidence that I can handle the three on my own now. It just takes a lot of preparation and organization......and patience! It also helps that sweet Eleanor Jane has such an easy temperament.

Two and a Half Weeks

Lil sis had a doctor's visit this morning. I was very interested to see how much weight she had put on. 9 days ago at our first doctor's appointment she weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces. Well today she weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces. Only 1 ounce away from 7 pounds! She is doing great.

She nurses every 3 hours, almost to the minute.
She wakes up about 3 times during the night to nurse and then goes right back to sleep.
She sleeps in her crib during the night, however likes to be near me for her naps during the day.
She rarely crys, except when she is ready to eat.
Her cord stump fell off a few days ago, so she now can have a tub bath (which we haven't done yet).
Eleanor's temperment is amazingly sweet. She is starting to wake up from "newborn coma" a bit and is staying alert for longer stretches of time.

We just love this sweet pink baby and so do our boys!

4 Reasons

There are 4 reasons why turning 30 today isn't sad or depressing.......

Reason 1
Reason 2

Reason 3

and reason 4......my completely amazing husband! So long 20's. You were good to me, however I feel like my life is really just getting started.

Time with the Babies

Trying to balance time with all 3 babies will definitely take some thought. Right now most of my time is spent with Eleanor nursing and holding her. I have been blessed that with each child I have had the opportunity to spend special one-on-one time with them their first week. This has been so important in establishing a bond. So, this has been our set-up for the past week......
The other day however I got out with just my boys. Eric and Eleanor stayed at the house and rested. We are waiting at least a month before we take Eleanor out into the world. My attempts to keep germs away! I loved spending this time with the boys and I felt "normal" once again.

We went to Barnes and Noble.

We had fun, even if I was a little wore out afterward.

And now I am typing this with one hand as I nurse our littlest babe. Such a sweet addition to our family.

Pretty

Eric and I did a photo shoot with Eleanor Jane this afternoon. Eric played photographer. I played assistant. Eleanor played model. Here are some of my favorites.

Good Day

We had a good day yesterday. Have I mentioned I love having Eric home!?!

Eleanor basked in the sun for awhile.
While Eric was at story time with the boys, Yvonne our sitter came over for a visit with Eleanor.

During nap I made Eleanor a new bow.

And I played some with this little one. He looks so big compared to Eleanor!

Eric took the boys to Target and let them pick out a "big brother" gift. They got some new Legos.

And the boys are still enamoured with little sis.

To top off the day, my good friend Sally Ann came over last night for some girl time. Much needed!

A Few Firsts

Yesterday Eleanor went to her first pediatrician's appointment. She is doing great. When we left the hospital she weighed 6 pounds (5 ounces lower than her birth weight) and now she weighs 6 pounds 2 ounces. She has a touch of jaundice, but doesn't need any intervention. She was excited to ride in her car seat again and slept the whole way there. She doesn't get out right now, so I dressed her up for her appointment.

And today was Everett's first day back to preschool. I can't believe he is now in the 3's class. His teacher's name is Mrs. Stevens and she is so sweet.

I drew this heart on Everett's hand and kissed it. I told him if he gets nervous or misses mommy, to just look at "mommy's kiss."

He had a great morning at preschool and had a lot to say when I picked him up. We then went to a bakery and he picked out a gingerbread cookie as a special treat.

Now all babies are napping and Eric and I are looking forward to hanging out together. By the way, I am loving having him home this week!