8/9/10 - First Step to Reality...

Today we are taking out first step back into reality...Olivia is going back to "daycare". Christian and I decided we needed a little more time together, so he's taking another week off of work...we figure, he NEVER takes time off, so it's OK that he won't have any leave time left. Things have been so crazy since we had Amelia...so much going on, so much to do...that we really haven't been able to spent some quality time together. And, with him being on Olivia duty, he hasn't really had any time with the baby (which means I have not had a break...). And, his parents really miss having Olivia around, and with his mom's recent medical issues, we figure having her around would take her mind off things for a while. So, Christian is staying home, and Olivia is off. She's actually spending the night over there tonight...which I'm nervous about. I'll admit, the thought of a calm, quiet evening at home is REALLY nice. But, it's so strange to be home without her...like it's just not right. As exhausting (and loud) as Olivia is, she's thoroughly entertaining and can always make us laugh.

Christian left to drop her off shortly after she woke up, so Amelia and I slept in. After he got home, we all got ready and were off to Target for some much needed shopping. That pretty much took it all out of me, so I just hung out around the house and relaxed the rest of the night. Christian spent some time on his latest project...installing some carpet in our "under the stairs" storage area...we're hoping that helps keep the downstairs a little warmer in the winter. Other than that, we just watched some TV, spent time with Amelia and relaxed. It's going to be very strange waking up tomorrow to no noisy, goofy toddler...