Phew! Friday is here!! We made it through my first week back at work. All in all, it went well. Monday the kids were home with Cal, which was really nice. I didn't have to rush in the morning and I went in early, in order to bank some time and go in later the rest of the week! I'm lucky my job is pretty flexible in that way. Cal and the kids had a great day on Monday and I got off early, so when I got home we went puddle splashing!! Well, Blake was the only one who jumped in puddles, but he sure had a good time!! I bought him new Thomas rubber boots because he wanted to wear his pair from last year, which are way too small!! Tuesday was their first day at the dayhome. Em did great, had no problems. Poor Blake didn't do so good the first day :S I felt so bad for him and we could have gone and picked him up, but I don't think that would have made things any easier, considering I would be taking him the next day. Obviously it's a big adjustment for him, having been home with me for 14 months and probably not remembering the last time he went to a dayhome when he was only 19 months old. Nancy felt so bad, but after a nap he was a different kid and had fun! Wednesday he had a shorter period of unhappiness. I talked to him on the phone and we decided maybe he just needs some quiet time, so he layed down for about a 1/2 hour and got up happy! I think it's very overwhelming for him, with all the noise and kids!! Thursday Blake was great the whole day! Nancy can't believe how funny and talkative he is!! And she couldn't believe how protective of Emerson and helpful with Emerson he is! I'm so glad he has adjusted! Em's doing great and doesn't seem to have any problems. Neither have had any problems napping at the dayhome. Em sleeps in a playpen in her own room and Blake sleeps on a mat in one of the girls bedrooms, with Carmella in the bed. I thought he might find that odd, since he's never slept in the same room with another kid, but he's been good! Probably helps that they're both tired from all the extra activity and excitement!! Nancy thought maybe Em could just have 1 afternoon nap, but I don't think she's ready. She's far too tired by 9! Hopefully soon though!They've enjoyed going for walks to pick up the kindergarten kids. Blake and Em love being outside, so I'm glad she takes them outside. Her backyard is better then most playgrounds and in the summer they spend most of their day out there, so it will be great for the kids! She has a huge play structure, more slides, houses, cars, a pool and lots of other toys!! Both kids have been so happy each evening and have slept well, thankfully. Blake's talking a lot about Braxton, who is a 5 year old at the dayhome. Braxton seems to be a very nice, calm boy! I think it would be great if Blake looked up to him :) When I was looking for a dayhome I wanted there to be an older, nice boy to hopefully be a bit of an "older brother" for Blake.
Work is going good. I felt like my brain was mush this week, but getting back into the swing of things slowly! I would still like a .6 position (3 days a week instead of the 4 I work right now), but haven't seen anything yet. The other problem is that the position I'm in now is unique, in that it's the only position of its kind in Alberta. And I enjoy a lot of aspects of my job, which I wouldn't have anywhere else. But, at this point in time the FTE is more important to me! So hopefully something comes up, but if not at least I enjoy this position!! It was nice to hear from everyone how much I was missed!! It's hard to go on mat leave and leave your position to someone new. You secretly hope your replacement doesn't do as good of a job as you ;) I can tell you one thing, she sure made a mess of my desk!! It took awhile to re-organize!
Em is getting around quite quickly now!! Whether it be on her bum or on her tummy!! She bum scoots and does an army crawl! She's also pushing her play table around and moving from it to the tv stand, the coffee table, etc. And last night she did many laps around the living room walking behind her alphabet train (with Cal close behind!)!! She has 3 teeth coming in right now, poor girl. Each tooth seems to be such a struggle for her. She loves pointing to everything and having you say what it is! As soon as you say what it is, she points to something new!! We love watching and helping her learn new things!
Blake's growing like a weed! And up not out! lol! His pants keep getting shorter and shorter ... maybe he can wear them as man-pri's this summer?! Ha, ha, ha! His imagination is awesome and we love hearing what he comes up with! Yesterday he was playing on the couch and got stuck, so he was calling Manny to save him!! Yesterday after work we went for a walk and of course Blake was splashing in the puddles. He jumped onto the sidewalk after the 1st puddle he splashed around in and said, "Mom, my jeans are soaked!!" His splash pants don't fit him, but we'll definitely need to get him new ones. He had a few accidents at Nancy's the first 2 days, but none the 3rd and he does awesome at home and out and about with us! I sure hope potty training Emerson goes this smooth ... although they say boys are harder then girls, I'm thinking like most things, she will be more challenging then Blake to potty train!?!
The kids and I are enjoying our day today, just hanging out and playing inside and outside! Tonight we have gymnastics. Tomorrow, Cal is in a curling bonspeil with my Dad, so my Mom is helping me with the kids at swimming and Lindsay's coming over for a visit :) No plans for Sunday, but Cal might take Blake skating again. They went for the 2nd time last weekend and Blake is doing so good!! He even stood by himself last weekend!! Oh and while Em was in swimming lessons last weekend, Blake and I walked over to the area and watched some hockey! Which reminds me I almost forgot to mention the hockey game last weekend that had 80% of our country on the edge of our seats!!! But Canada won the gold!! YEAH!! Such a great game, wow. We had fun putting the kids in their Olympic t-shirts and watching the game! Monday Cal's home with the kids. Hopefully our schedule will work out for all of us, I think it will!! Trying to find the perfect balance is hard. But, we've said all along as long as the kids are happy and well cared for, we'll be happy!
Have a great weekend everyone!! I definitely won't be blogging as often as I have in the past year or so, but will post at least weekly!
xoxo
Cal, Tracy, Blake and Emerson
PS: I can't forget to mention a huge highlight of my week - we're getting a housekeeper!!!! I'm SO, SO, SOOOOO ... excited!!!
