Girls Only

Andrew has Marine drill this weekend (Thursday night through late Sunday afternoon.) I hate Marine drill. I didn't mind Navy drill because it was only for one weekend a month. Marine drill involves going to the field and is usually at least three days if not four. On Sunday they have to check in all of their gear before they are able to leave so they typically don't get done until after five. Andrew has an over two hour drive to get home so he usually isn't back until either right before or even after bath time. He left on Thursday night right after supper so I have four nights/three days alone with the girls. It amazes me that I was alone with Gracie for almost a year (November through October while Andrew was gone for training with the Navy) and at the time I really didn't see it as that big of a deal. I was even in school for half of that time, and I still got everything done. My parents were a huge help as far as taking me for groceries/to church/school/etc., but I was home alone for the majority of that time. You wouldn't think it would make a big difference from one to two children, but let me tell you, it does! Of course Ruby D is a much higher maintenance baby than Gracie ever was, but still. I'm crossing my fingers that I get to take a bath tonight without Ruby D waking up five minutes after I get in. Gracie at least was contained in a crib if/when she did wake up at night (Gracie was not a good sleeper either, but she usually went down from 8:30ish to 12 in her crib without stirring. After that it just depended on the night). Of course with Gracie I was crossing my fingers that she wouldn't wake up while I was taking a timed test for my online courses so in that respect it is easier this time around. Andrew will be gone for four weeks (he will be home on the weekends) for training for his new job so I suppose I had better get used to it. Now this isn't to say I don't love being a stay at home mom or that I don't love spending time with my babies. I know how lucky I am that I get to look at these two cute faces everyday. Mama just needs a break every once in awhile.

My helper girl. My best girl. My sweetie pie. My smartie pants. My tiny lady. My Gracie Louiseers.

My baby girl. My stinker pants. My Mama's girl. My cuddle bug. My Silly girl. My Ruby D.