Back to normal and a doctor’s appointment

Ella’s back to school tomorrow and since we have no plans this coming weekend, I think I will feel like life is back to normal from all the holiday bliss.

I’m glad. It was so much fun. But wow, I’m wiped out. Steve actually let me take a 4 hour nap this afternoon while Eva napped and Ella had quiet time. I didn’t sleep that whole time, but boy was it great.

Speaking of normal, Eva had her 2-year checkup today. She’s still a tiny thing, at just 12% for height at 32.5 inches and 20% for weight at 24 pounds. But she is exactly where she is supposed to be for everything developmentally – actually advanced and she’s just a petite girl. And amazingly she did not cry a second when she got a flu injection. The nurse technician was shocked. She did have an ear infection though, which I suspected. We had a good long stretch with no sicknesses, hope we have a better winter!

Next was a marathon trip to Kroger. Girls ate macaroni then donuts and we shopped, picked up Eva’s prescription, then both girls went on the potty. Go Eva! Although the way I had Eva positioned on the potty, she accidentally peed all over her pants. So that created a tricky situation. Not to mention they were all hopped up on donuts at that point, in which I then had to wait in line for the prescription and go through the process of using new insurance. Let’s just say I was pretty happy when we finally made it home.

Well if that’s not back to a normal day, I don’t know what is. I guess we’re back!

Little surprises

I love when I find some surprise photos on my phone. Especially when they’ve just put on purple chapstick and look especially silly.

Productivity, rest and play: A perfect Saturday

Ah, balance is kinda a joke when you have kids and work and a house to take care of.

But today is one of those magical days where I got so much accomplished and had time to relax. Laundry, house cleaning, a yummy lunch my kids ate, a zumba class this morning — maybe that’s where all the energy came from.

And now I’m spending some needed couch time while everyone else naps or relaxes too.

And tonight, dinner with friends! I had to write about this day before I forget it exists.

Keeping up with Christmas

Christmas cards: Mostly sent. Still need a few addresses.

Gifts: Mostly bought, just need a few odds and ends. More than half wrapped.

Lights and outdoor decor: Still not up. Should have asked Steve to do this before he left town for two weeks. Shoot. I’m dying to see our kids light up when we put up all the tacky fabulous lights and decor I bought on clearance last year.

Preschool Christmas pageant: Tonight! Ella gave us a little sneak preview last night. Can’t wait.

Fun Christmas activities for kids: Arthur Christmas movie, check. Breakfast with Santa, check. Alice in Wonderland play, check. Windmill Winter Wonderland, check. Christmas Greeting Card Light tour, need to do! Franke park light tour, need to do!

Get a babysitter and go have a pint of beer to congratulate ourselves for all our work: this weekend! Woohoo!