Our Week in Review

Now that I'm back at work, I can sneak in a few more blog posts. I'm working on some longer ones about the first few months with twins, breastfeeding, and necessary gear but for now, here's our life:

The biggest question I got asked this week was "How are you doing back at work?".
Honestly, I'm doing really well. No tears. In a way, having to leave my babies for 7 hours at a time to go to my mom's chemo sessions helped prepare me. I also only had a three day week last week and only have a three day week this week so that helps tremendously! It also helps that I have an amazing husband. We are very organized and get everything we need together the night before and line it all up to take downstairs to put in the car.

I've learned that I have to take a shower the night before if I want things to run smoothly. I wake up at 5:45 and pump for 20-25 minutes while Jay snoozes. He gets up, showers, takes the dogs out, puts the diapers in the dryer, wakes up the kids, changes their diapers and puts them in carseats. I quickly get myself ready and join him in time to carry the kids downstairs (big help... I know). I drop the kids off at my mom's, get their bottles, warmed up, kiss 'em goodbye and head off to work.

Lucky for me, as a teacher, my day is jammed packed and I don't have a ton of down time. My kids are always on my mind but I know they are in such good hands! I often find myself looking at the clock though and thinking about what they're doing. I try to get home as soon as possible to see them at the end of the day and am able to see them by 3pm most days.

The following pics are all from my phone so I apologize for the quality!

Monday- Dropped the kids off at Gigi's for the first time

They were sad to see me leave....

Tuesday- Caught my little thumb sucker, Emma Cate

Wednesday- My Halloween babies! My Grandpa's girlfriend sent these cute Halloween outfits for the twins.

Trick or treating as a family of lobsters and chefs.We had a pot to carry them in but the night was chilly and the babies sleepy

Thursday- I took the pictures because I am amazed at how long and lean my little guy is!

Friday- I was off work Friday morning and we enjoyed hanging out in bed and cuddling

Watching TV and holding hands

Saturday- I spent most of the day coaching my girls! All three teams I coach took first place in their divisions! Whooo hooo! Wish the Wolfpack would have had as great of day :(

6th grade

7th & 8th

On Saturday night, we went to my parent's old neighbor's house to celebrate Mrs. Campbell's birthday. This is a picture of her son Matt holding Holden while we sat around making smores. 

Sunday- I had an end of the season party for my 7th grade cheerleading squad and decided to take Emma Cate with me at the last moment. I'm a little nutty in that I like the twins to dress alike all the time. Emma Cate has a few cute outfits that don't match Holden's so I took the opportunity to dress her up in her sassy cheetah outfit for a day with the girls!