Our First Week Alone

Joey is 5 weeks old and this last week was the first full week I have had on my own.  I'm so thankful for the help I had from my mom, mother-in-law and Tony's paternity leave.  It gave me lots of time to recover, get caught up on sleep and feel somewhat normal before being on my own.

It was a pretty good week.  I'm figuring out what works for us.  For instance, I made a night time chore list of things that need to be done before bed....

sweep

clear clutter off kitchen counters

wipe off kitchen counters

pick up toys

dishes

get bathroom/bedroom ready (diapers for Joey, diaper rash cream, wipes, extra pajamas & blanket)

wipe down high chair

take out trash, if needed

put scriptures on table--so I can read during breakfast & remember to say prayers

Waking up to these things done makes such a difference in my day! 

Charlie is getting used to having Joey around.  He likes to hold him, give kisses and help change his diaper (as in take his diaper off-- which can be scary if I'm not ready yet!)  He has a bunch of new words "dark, mine, juice, choo choo (train)", etc.  It's fun seeing him learn new things.

Joey is growing, growing, growing!  He is currently 22.5 inches and 10 lbs.  I think it's safe to say he is a great eater!  He is sleeping well and is very alert when he's awake.

I used to have a hard time falling asleep...not anymore!  My head hits the pillow and I'm out.
These boys are keeping me on my toes!