Out of the Groove

Ever since Christmas break, we haven't really had a 'normal week' back at school. With the cold temperatures and the threat of snow, there have been several delays, early releases, and optional teacher workdays. We are certainly enjoying the extra time at home and indoors, but it has made getting back into a routine so hard. This morning was a regular morning: 5:15AM wake-up for me, 6:00AM wake-up for Emmy, and out the door with Daddy by 6:30AM. Emmy put up a fight getting dressed, and then once I got her dressed, she was fussy going into her high chair for breakfast. Between every bite, she let out a squawk, just to ensure that I knew she was unhappy. While I never want to complain about having a child that likes to sleep, it is not fun waking a sleeping baby while it is still dark outside. It just seems like we are all more pleasant when we get to sleep in! I am hoping that as the days get longer and we move the clocks forward, the early mornings will get a little easier on all of us. We enjoyed the three-day MLK weekend at home just for that reason: sleeping in! On weekends, Emmy will usually sleep until around 7:30AM. We will spy on her from the video monitor, and she will typically play in her crib for awhile after waking up. She doesn't cry out, but we don't test it for too long. Usually after a few minutes, we go in to get her. I get quite a different greeting than when it is a school day! She usually jumps up and down with the biggest smile on her face. Breakfast is more leisurely, and we have more time to play together. Emmy loves finding new hiding spots, including behind Daddy's recliner.  

We have been so lucky to receive hand-me-downs from friends and family. This weekend, my sister's friend Anna gave us two more bags of clothes. With the other things Anna has given us, Emmy has had clothes from newborn now through 3T! It's like Christmas going through the bags and looking at the cute clothes. The clothes are starting to resemble grown-up clothes, with a lot less onesies and zip-up sleepers. I will miss when she stops wearing these things, but I know she is going to look so cute in the two piece pajamas, summer dresses, and leggings! My sister also passed along the potty she no longer needs for her boys. Potty training is still several months off, but we are prepared! Emmy was curious when I brought it home and put it in the bathroom. 

 On Saturday night, we got together at the Houston's for a pizza dinner. This was a make-up date from our New Year's Eve plans. Maddox had Hand-Foot-and-Mouth then, and now he is fighting the flu -- poor guy! We are hoping that everyone can get through the rest of the winter with as little sickness as possible.