Keira's First Week, Part III -- Thank God for Grandparents

Scott decided that, despite not wanting to, it was time to go back to work. He survived the cuts this year by the skin of his teeth, and as he has the only income, I knew he had to, too. So, on Saturday, he drove up to the North side of Atlanta and took his Science Olympiad team to the State finals. They kicked butt and came in third! I was a little terrified of my first full day with a 5 day old and an attention deprived toddler, thankfully, my mom agreed to spend the day with us.

We spent the morning playing and reading with Eli and feeding, changing and holding Keira. I even tasted a little success before Grammie arrived. I flew solo for several hours and even got a load of laundry started and did the dishes. Wow! Then, Grammie took us out to IHOP for brunch. We had a great time, but I had another realization of just what a nightmare it can be getting out of the house with two. It took several hours to get me showered and ready, feed Keira, change Keira, get Eli dressed, feed Keira again, change Keira again, etc. Then, right when we about to step out the door, it started pouring. But, I wasn't to be deterred. We were going. So, we ran out in the rain. What a mess. But, we survived. Here are some pictures of Eli and Grammie doing puzzles at IHOP while waiting for our meal. Lately, Eli is a puzzle fiend.



Later that day, Babo came over to hang the letters for Keira's name in her room. I love the way they came out, and Eli enjoyed helping Babo put them up.




We also got some of the best pictures of Keira, her eyes wide open, on Babo's lap.



Thankfully, both Grammie and Dendi came to help out for my first solo week with two. They helped immeasurably, and made my first week without Scott a lot less scary and a lot more sane.