We are Surviving

We are on to week two of me going back to work and the girls at daycare. So far it has been going pretty well. It seems that Allison is getting used to it all. We were very lucky to find a wonderful daycare provider, Deb, who is our friend's sister-in-law.

Deb is very patient with Allison and Allison has taken a liking to Deb. When Brian dropped Allison off today, she was a little whiny, but rather than clinging onto Brian, she instead held onto Deb's leg until Deb picked her up. Deb even bought food that she knows Allison likes, including hummus, which was morning snack for today.

Amelia is doing good with it all as well - she is basically along for the ride. She is very tired by the evening though, which makes it tough for Brian and I, since she wants to be held all the time and is very fussy.

Brian has been doing a great job at getting the kids ready in the morning. Since I have to be on the road by 7 am and don't get home until 6 pm, he is left with the drop-off and pick-up of the kids from daycare. I know it is tough to get them both out of the house at the same time, especially in the morning when you are rushed. He also has dinner ready for me when I come home.

The hardest thing will be that I have to work eight hours a week at home. Last week, Allison didn't nap during her "nap period", so that meant I had to work late at night. Hopefully this isn't a weekly occurrence.

I want to thank everyone who has checked-in with me to see how we are doing. I really appreciate your emails, phone calls, and comments on the blog. It helps to know that we have family and friends that care so much.