Saturday from the Camera Phone

Yesterday was a very busy and productive day. We had a "to do" list of about 15 items and got them all done! Definitely had time for fun in between chores though.

The boys watching some Georgia football.
While the boys played outside, I ran some errands. I was able to go to Wal-Mart, Target, Micheals, and get a pedicure! Of course I did have to stop home in the middle of it all in order to nurse Eleanor.

Even Eleanor enjoyed some fresh air. She is such a sweet baby!

It was such beautiful weather.

Hampton pushing Everett!

When I was driving into our subdivision after finishing my errands some of the neighborhood kids had set-up a lemonade stand. So we gathered the children and walked down the big hill with a mission to buy some. However, by the time we got there it was gone! Luckily we had some lemonade at home, which they loved. Perfect end to the day.

First Bath

Yesterday afternoon I gave Eleanor her first tub bath. She loved it, however it was a challenge as I had to hold her in place with one hand and wash her with the other.

All fresh and clean after her bath.

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.