It's all about routine...

I am going on week 6 of my maternity leave. I look at the first 3 weeks as chaos (lol) but the last few have been all about routine.

Adalyn and I have figured things out. We get up and get dressed, chat a little and she spends time kicking her feet and laying in bed with me. Then we bring everything downstairs... (rock and play, breast pump, burp cloths, blankets, etc.). I usually put some laundry in and by then it's time for her next feeding. After that we run errands. I thought I may get bored on maternity leave but it's definitely the contrary! We have things to do every day. It takes a hit on my wallet but getting out of the house is definitely good for us. After errands we are back home for another feeding, a nap and then Daddy gets home. He takes the late shift (9PM - Midnight) while Mom takes a bath and goes to bed so I can catch some zzzzz's. Adalyn gets a bottle with Jimmy around 11PM and then with me around 3:00AM every night. She usually goes back to bed and then is up again to eat around 6:30/7:00AM. Of course there are nights that doesn't happen (last night for example she screamed from 3:00AM - 7:00AM, yikes!) But we are getting there...

I have so enjoyed being home with her and am already getting anxiety thinking about daycare and going back to work. It's going to be hard to leave her and figure out a whole new routine to get out the door. Until then I am enjoying my snuggles with my girl!

We got our first smile out of Adalyn this week as well. Melted my heart!

Here are some family pictures my good friend Meghan took who is a professional photographer. We love them!!!!

Love,
Kristin