Emma Grace- Week 6: (SLEEP!!!)

Monday: Ava Joy had ballet. 

Tuesday: When we picked Ava Joy up from school we had her end of the year conference and then we all went to Chick Fil A for lunch. Later in the evening we went to Burger Fi to celebrate Emily's birthday. 

Wednesday: 

Thursday: When we picked up Sissy from school we headed to the splash pad. Later in the evening Ava Joy and I went to the 5th grade celebration for school. Emma Grace slept very little the whole day. When I got home we swaddled her up, I nursed her, and put her down in the bassinet after she fell asleep. We've been doing this every night and she usually lasts about 20 minutes and then wakes up. Well all of the sudden we put her down and she lasted for 3, 3 hour stretches. And just like that she's been sleeping in her bassinet. 

Friday: Emma Grace and I went for a morning walk. Then when we picked up Sissy from school we got Chick Fil A and headed to the park. After that we went to pick up our grocery order. Then we stopped by Carters and got them some cute new matching outfits. Later that evening we went on another walk and to the park in our neighborhood. 

Saturday: I spent the morning at a 5k for my friend Diana raising money for Project Purple- running to beat Pancreatic Cancer. When I got back we went on a family walk to the park before Jordan had to head into work. That afternoon the girls and I went to Old Navy. When we got home Emma Grace actually went down for a nap so all 3 of us ending up taking  a nap! Later in the evening we went to Westgate to have dinner with some of Jordan's family that was in town. 

Sunday: 

Emma Grace- Week 4:

Monday: Ava Joy has been begging us to go to Chuck E Cheese so we picked her up from school and went. It was nice because kids were still in school and it wasn't summer yet. Ava Joy had a blast and Emma Grace slept the whole time. Later in the afternoon Ava Joy had ballet. My sweet friend Marianna brought us dinner. 

Tuesday: Jordan and I (and Emma Grace of course) went on our Tuesday breakfast date to Dixie Cream. Emma Grace had her first (real bath) and she didn't enjoy it at all. We had a nice easy day at home and went on a walk later in the afternoon. My sweet friend Kerri brought us dinner.

Wednesday: Ava Joy had "Mother's Day Tea" at school so I left Emma Grace with Daddy and headed up there. It was so special and adorable. Ava Joy's friend Kayla came over for a play date for the afternoon. Later in the evening my friend Lisa brought us dinner.

Thursday: My bff Andrea has been a complete lifesaver and on mornings Jordan can't take Ava Joy to school she picks her up- on this particular morning she got her a cake pop for breakfast- it was the first thing I heard about when I picked Ava Joy up from school. We came home and the three of us napped. Then later that evening friends from Jordan's work through us a welcome baby party. Ava Joy had fun playing with other kids and Emma Grace was happy and comfy snuggling me while I wore her. 

Friday: When I picked Ava Joy up she requested we go to the library. I wore Emma Grace and she was a champ. Ava Joy played on the computer and checked out a few books. Then we headed to WalMart to pick up our grocery order. By the time we got home Ava Joy was about to lose her mind because she had to go to the bathroom so badly and Emma Grace had a full blown out diaper- 2 kids is a game changer. Ava Joy was amazing though- I had to come in a clean up the baby and nurse her and she got all of the groceries out of the car. Later that afternoon we went on a walk. The ice cream truck turned down our street but I didn't have cash on me. Luckily we were able to run in the house, grab money from Ava Joy's piggy bank, and make it back outside in time. Then we sat on the porch and Ava Joy enjoyed her snow cone. My friend from work, Caitlin, brought us dinner.

Saturday: We got up and met my friend Brittney and her son Blake at the Farmers Market. Emma Grace went in her stroller and slept the entire time we were there. It was an overcast morning which made more perfect weather. We walked around, listened to music, and the kids played. The rest of the day we spent relaxing at home.

Sunday: This was my first Mother's Day as a mother of 2. Jordan had to work in the morning so the girls and I snuggled and then got up and went on a walk together. Later that day we went to my friend Olivia's house and Jordan and Jeff cooked us "brunch" for dinner. On the way home we stopped at a park Ava Joy has been wanting to go to. It is still surreal to me that I am a mom of 2. I can't imagine my life without my babies and can't put into words how blessed I am that these two have been entrusted to us. 

Overall...

Sleeping: Only in our arms. 

Breastfeeding: Pretty sore- I've had two 24 hours sprees where I have only pumped and given her a bottle to try and help the soreness. Ava Joy has been a big help with this- she has fed her while I have pumped. 

Overall disposition: Calm and chill just wants to be held all the time. She seems to be very serious. 

Emma Grace- Week 3:

Monday: We picked up Ava Joy from school and headed to my 2 week checkup. We went to Menchies for fro yo after (it was tradition after going to the Dr. during my pregnancy lol). After that Ava Joy had her first ballet class that day at the Y and was so excited. After dance class we met Team Henson at Gators for all you can eat wings. The girls all got Emma Grace snuggles. 

Tuesday: Jordan and I took Emma Grace on another breakfast date while Ava Joy was at school. After we picked her up we went to the arcade in our neighborhood. Ava Joy and Daddy played while Emma Grace and I cuddled. Later in the afternoon we went on a family walk. Our friend Brittney brought us chick fil a for dinner. 

Wednesday: Ava Joy had kindergarten roundup so Jordan and I both went and I wore Emma Grace. I can't believe my baby will be starting kindergarten in the fall. After we came home Jordan had to head in to work. We were all sad that his time off had come to an end. After he left my girls and I snuggled for a while. Ava Joy was so sweet. Then we went on a short walk. Later in the afternoon Olivia and her girls came over to lift our spirits. My sweet friend Liz brought a delicious dinner over. That evening Auntie Andrea came over to sit with Ava Joy and Emma Grace and I headed to small group. 

Thursday: Auntie Andrea picked Ava Joy up for school. After Daddy left for work I had every intention on going for a walk with Emma Grace but she was so snugly I just couldn't stop cuddling her. I figure I have the rest of my life to walk. We picked up big sissy from school and headed to the splash pad. I wore Emma Grace while sissy played. We headed home and rested. I took the girls on a short walk later that evening. My sweet friend Katelyn brought us Chipotle for dinner and got some Emma Grace snuggles. 

Friday: Once again Emma Grace and I stayed snuggled up for most of the morning. Then we went to pick up sissy from school. We went by Chick fil a to get lunch and headed to the park. We ate and Ava Joy played. After that we headed to WalMart to pick up our grocery order. That afternoon I managed to sweep, clean the kitchen and bathrooms, change the cat litter, and do laundry. I felt like a mama rockstar. After Daddy got home we ended the evening with a family walk. 

Saturday: Ava Joy, Emma Grace, and I had a nice relaxing morning at home. Then my friend Summer and her girls came over to visit. Later in the evening we went to a food truck event with Auntie Kym. 

Sunday: I managed to get both girls ready and make it to church by myself. After we got home Memaw and Papa came with Great Grammie. It was her first time meeting Emma Grace. Papa and Ava Joy had some good play time also with chalk paint- her new favorite thing. We went on a short walk with Papa. Ava Joy has been adjusting so well to being a big sister- especially with Daddy being back at work. A lot of evenings she is being quite independent getting herself ready for bed. She will bring a book out to the living room where I am rocking Emma Grace and I will read to her. She has had to put herself to bed after that a few times and I promise to kiss and snuggle her once I can. She also is so helpful throughout the day- helping bring me things I need or Emma Grace needs. I just am overwhelmed with love for both of my girls. 

Overall...

Sleeping: Only in our arms. 

Breastfeeding: Going well- she's a boob monster I am just pretty sore still.

Overall disposition: Calm and chill just wants to be held all the time.