3/11/11 – Disappointing “News”

Today was my Friday home. I knew it was going to be a long day the moment I woke up. I just felt instantly overwhelmed, right off the bat, and I’m not sure why. Just tired, and needing a break I suppose. I was up before the girls were even up, so I could listen to the radio and hear the results. I anxiously listened; my heart was pounding, and I waited on the edge of my seat. Unfortunately, Amelia did not win. I wasn’t holding my breath or anything, and I knew it was going to be a hard win, but I really did think she had a shot. I knew a lot of our friends, family and co-workers were voting, AND passing it on to their friends and family. I was online getting votes. I was pretty bummed out. But, we gave it our best shot, and I still think she was the cutest baby up there anyway!

I spent the day trying to keep the girls under control. Olivia was acting VERY bad today, and I’m not sure why. She’s normally pretty good when it’s just me, and she’s been doing so well lately. Maybe teeth? Who knows, that’s my excuse for everything! Amelia is getting harder to keep under control the more mobile she becomes. She just wants to go, go, go! I’ll like it better when she can SAFELY go, go, go! Yet again, I couldn’t get them to nap at the same time, but while Olivia was down, I was able to get some bills paid and all that fun stuff.

Christian had to work some OT, then picked up some Papa Murphy’s on his way home….YUMMMM. My dad and step mom ended up stopping over for a surprise visit. They had some stuff to drop off to us, and hung out to visit for a while. Olivia was very excited to show off for them, she thought my dad’s Donald Duck impression was pretty awesome. Amelia showed off her new crawling and standing up skills. We chatted and caught up for a little while, and then the girls were BEYOND tired and passed right out as soon as they left. Here’s hoping Amelia’s hot streak of good sleeping continues through the weekend!

We brought up the play table so Amelia can practice standing and playing. Of course, Olivia immediately claimed it as “MINE” as soon as she saw it. Sharing this is going to take some work….