so far, so good

many people have been asking how we are doing with 2 so far...

esther has actually been sleeping like a champ. i should honestly knock on some wood right now i think. she usually goes to sleep when we go to sleep at around 11:00/11:30 and wakes up once anywhere from 4:30-5:30 and goes back down again until 7:45/8:00 when dottie wakes up. her napping has been pretty good during the day thought i must say that i am looking forward to a predictable schedule and an earlier bedtime (which will happen around 6 weeks i think). for now i can't complain! we are loving have a tiny one around the house again and i am LOVING not being pregnant anymore!

so far dottie is loving being a big sister and helps out in many ways with esther. when she starts crying in her swing, dottie will go over and rock it and then suggest a diaper change, milk, or bring her a toy or a binkie. when she wakes up, dottie exclaims, "momma, her eyes are open!". when it's time for bed, dottie gives us each a hug and a kiss on the lips and goes over to esther and gives her a hug and a kiss on the top of her head. the main issue we have had is that she is VERY eager for mom's attention and wants me to do lots for her instead of chuck. understandable for sure but a little draining at times...

sadly, chuck went back to work this week on monday. we thoroughly enjoyed chuck's 2 week paternity leave and things are definitely a little more complicated around here without a second adult to help out. i must admit it is helpful that dottie is at her little daycare 3 days a week to help with the transition.

in about 2 weeks, chuck and dottie will be heading to mexico to attend james (chuck's cousin) and ali's wedding that they are both in and i will be staying home with esther. it should be interesting on both ends i think. after they return, we are all heading to chicago to attend claire (my cousin) and scott's wedding. we are starting to gear up for both events!