Back To Work

Yesterday was my first day back to work. It has been 8 weeks already-8 WEEKS-can you believe it!! When I had Brooke, I took off five weeks. FIVE WEEKS! What was I thinking?? Caroline still seems so small and I don't know what I would do if I had to take her to daycare. I couldn't do it. We are so lucky. Only one day a week do we have to take Caroline anywhere but our home. She will go to her grandma Mary Anne's while Brooke goes to her pre-school. The other days, either Gary or I are home with the girls. Not many people can have this kind of flexible schedule so I cannot complain. It is still hard to leave both of them, though. For as much as I have complained or felt closed-in while being home these last 2 months, it has also been nice to be with them both.

When I got home yesterday I was so excited to see them both. Brooke could have cared less to see me...she was busy watching The Wiggles and singing Fruit Salad (while dancing of course). When I picked up Caroline, though, from her dad I was greeted with a HUGE smile! She recognized me..or my voice at least! It is a great feeling-a big gummy smile at the end of a long day :) I am sure it will get easier as the days go by and maybe one day I can stay home with them more, but right now we feel lucky to have the schedule that we do and if I can get those smiles everyday I will be just fine.

Giving In...

I thought that I could do it on my own...I did it with Brooke. However, as I head back to work tomorrow (total other post regarding nerves, guilt, etc) I still have baby weight on my stomach, thighs, booty (as Brooke so lovingly refers to it as) as well as my arms...some people do gain baby weight in their arms ok? I have tried on pre-pregnancy clothing only to be discouraged by the 'tightness' of the items. Skin-tight and me don't go well together...it is not a pretty sight and let's be honest...even if it was is it really comfortable??

Ok-there I go again with the comfort...I am currently wearing a t-shirt and sweatpants. This would be ok if it was what I threw on just this evening or as I was cleaning the house. I have had this on all day. It is what I wear everyday. Make up?? Not sure if I own any these days. I have been told it is not wise to go back out in public before getting a little work done around the 'eye brow' area....Let's just be honest-staying at home these last 8 weeks has lead to letting myself go a bit.

I am glad that I have a husband that doesn't say anything to me about this 'glamour' of mine. Maybe he is just used to it now. He also doesn't take me out at all though...a hint perhaps? I have some major life events coming up in the next few months. I have friends and family members getting married, having babies, etc. This involves party and wedding attendance and a look that I am not rockin right now.

I have 3 pounds to lose to be back at pre-Caroline weight. I honestly think that she shifted my body, though, and their is additional work to be done. I realistically need to lose about 3-5 lbs on top of that. Since (apparently) Nip/Tuck is not a reality show and I will not be able to meet with Troy/McNamara anytime soon...I will be joining a gym and doing this the old fashioned way. I am also seriously considering a trip to the mall for a few new items and maybe stopping at a make up counter, but I don't want to get out of control. I may just start at Walgreen's...they still sell Wet n' Wild right?

So I start tomorrow.

Nothing Better...

Than a baby's smile :)

Double Chins & Rolls

Someone is getting chubby...and we couldn't love it any more :)

This weekend we bumped Caroline up to size 3 month clothing and size 1 diapers. They are both still roomy, but newborn sizes are getting way too short and a bit too snug. She is getting little rolls on her legs (that I love!) and a cute double chin which must be from her fathers side :) We have a 2 month doctors appointment next week and I cannot wait to see how much she has grown!

Debt Collectors-Take Two

So-it happens again. Someone who had my phone number previously didn't pay their bills and now it is driving ME crazy!! I am not kidding-almost a year ago last February the collectors came calling for Kelly Coragan. This time it was Amanda. Some law office calls my house every. single. day. The automated message asks to speak to Amanda Marks. It says that if you are not her to hang up...which I have happily done 100 times. I mistakenly thought this would send them the message that she does not live at this number-silly me. I finally had it today. They called again and before I let them leave their millionth message on my machine, I called them back....sat on hold for ten minutes...and politely asked them to remove this number from their list as Miss Marks is not a resident. I was prepared to argue, but luckily we didn't have to go there (vs. the Kelly Coragan incident....see Feb. 2009 for details). If they call again, things will be different-I HATE these solicitors!! Amanda Marks-if your out there...your on my list.

Side note-my mom used to be a debt collector. If you have met her...how funny is that?? Can you see her really 'going after someone' for their debt?? Sooo frightening...:)

Picture Roll

It's been awhile since I posted a bunch of pictures so.....enjoy!

Someone LOVES to have her picture taken these days. She constantly picks up the camera, brings it to be and says, "cheese!" Then we have to look at ALL the photos on the computer. She must take after her Aunt Tracie :)

Not sure what this was all about-I asked her to smile. It kind of reminds me of some cheerleader face or something...

Just getting a little facebooking time in-making friends-chat rooms, you know...the regular

Lounge time.

Caroline is starting to like her swing, bouncer and laying on her tummy.

We have one toy that she likes to lay underneath and check out the light show above.

All good things to mom can get a few things done...

The Dad / Godfather shot.

This is Uncle Mike and his new baby boy Caden with Dad and Caroline.

Both brothers are the God-Fathers of each others new babies :)

Sweetest Things

Today I was upset. There were some tears. Brooke saw me and asked, "mommy, why you cry?" She then ran over to me, climbed up on the couch said, "no cry mommy" and gave me a huge hug and kiss. No matter what had happened to make me so upset, how can that no make you feel better instantly? I love that girl :)

(cheese face)