These are some great pictures that my sister-in-law Alex and brother Randy took of our family. It really is strange to think back 7 weeks to when we didn't have her here. She is just such a major part of our lives now!!! What did we do with all our free time?!?! (crazy things like flushed toilets whenever we wanted, watched T.V. at full volume, washed our hair, washed dishes, etc...) But all of those things are overrated compared to having a happy, well-rested baby girl, right?! She is giving out plenty of smiles these days, and has been pretty consistent with sleeping 6 hrs a time at night.
I went back to work Monday, and that was one sad morning! It is THE craziest thing to be with someone 24/7 for almost 11 months straight (counting pregnancy) and then all of a sudden being "ripped" away to go be with adult people for 8 hrs. It was not easy, but once I got to work I was ok. I have some wonderful people who are taking care of Ella.
On Monday's, my sister-in-law Amanda watches her. This past Monday went great, her 2 year old Jude even pushed Ella to the park in her stroller :)
On Tuesdays my mother-in-law Linda watches her. They had a great time watching the ducks in the pond!
WEDNESDAYS I'M HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Best day for sure)
Thursdays my co-workers daughter Jamie watches her. Today went really well and Jamie took great care of Ella.
Friday's my mom will watch her.
So, she is getting passed around a lot, but so far she seems to be adjusting just fine. She is a trooper!
So, my back is breaking, my eyes-lids are permanently at half-mass, and I'm pretty sure I stink like baby vomit, but it is all worth it. She'll thank me one day for all of my sacrificing, right?!?! ;)
