Not enough time in a day.....

I didn't think there was enough time in the day when I had 1 child, now I am back to work with 2 and I can't lie, it is a bit overwhelming! Yesterday was my first full day back at the office and Ava's first day at her babysitters. I knew it was going to be an emotional morning for me and it was, but I made it! I was so happy to see my little princess at the end of the day. She did really well at the sitters. I am so glad I started back at work only part time last week, it really helped make coming to the office much easier yesterday.

Once I got home I had laundry to get done, had to make dinner, get all of our clothes ready for today, give baths and all I wanted to do was hold my baby! Chris helped me with dinner and took the kids on a walk while I got the laundry folded and took a shower. I also was able to get everything ready for today and get the kids bathed when they got home. We had company this past weekend which made yesterday a little worse as far as housework so, I hope to get a routine down next weekend that will help me stay organized with planning our week ahead of time so my evenings will be less hectic. I am just taking one day at a time right now. I have a feeling my I don't want to cook (menu) book will be used now more than ever!

Ava seemed to do really well at the sitters and she actually slept through the night Sunday from about 9:30pm until I woke her at 6:45am Monday! I had to go check on her at 4:45am since I looked at the clock and realized she was still sleeping! Last night she got up once at 2:30am for her bottle but went right back to sleep, we can handle that. (Chris got up with her so that was extra nice!) I think once she starts on her own little routine she will start sleeping through the night every night. The morning routine seems to be going well so far, I haven't dropped off both kids yet but I felt like I could have today and I would have still made it to work on time. Although today I forgot Ava's diaper bag on the counter so I pulled into the sitters driveway and had to drive back home to get it, luckily we only live two streets over!

We are trying to get Aiden to be more independent in the mornings as well. He is getting himself dressed and brushing his teeth, sometimes he even does his hair. Next month we will be getting him all prepared to start school!

Overall I am enjoying being back at work, if it was part time it would be ideal but, that is in a perfect world. All my co-workers have been so sweet and have welcomed me back with open arms. I think once I get all my ducks in a row I will be happy with my decision, I just have to give it a little more time. I just keep telling myself, one day at a time......one day at a time.....