Back to the Grind

I survived my first week of work and Caleb's first week of daycare. Going back to work is bittersweet. I love the time I had at home with Caleb, but there are aspects about work that I was happy to return to, especially the people. It will be an adjustment getting back to the fast paced days, but being home gave me a different perspective on life, family, and work, and I really look forward to going home each evening to spend time with Nathan and Caleb.

While it is sad to leave Caleb in daycare, sad for us at least, he seems to be having fun. Nathan said he goes well to the teachers in the morning, and when I pick him up in the afternoons he is playing with toys or other kids. He eats all of his bottles and food, takes 3 naps a day, and his daily report says he babbles a lot and is very sociable with other kids. We are thankful he adjusted so quickly and  that he is enjoying his new daytime setting. Now if we can only get his night time sleep under control we will be good!

Nathan started back to school this Saturday. He is half-way done with his Masters program, and he can now count down in semesters...only 3 to go!  It was great for him to have a 2 months break from school over the holidays. During that time we visited my family for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Extravaganza in Florida and his family for Christmas A Plan B Christmas, and we did some home improvement projects. More to come on that in a future blog post when they are complete.

This weekend was quiet which was exactly what we wanted -:). On Saturday I enjoyed being home with Caleb while Nathan was at school and we had a 65 degree day in January...love it! On Sunday we went to church, we got outside for walks and runs, and hung out at home playing with Caleb.  His latest fun activity is standing on the couch and holding onto the couch cushions. He gets the biggest smile and starts laughing when he stands up all by himself. It is sooo cute!

I also did some crockpot cooking. My mother-in-law gave me a couple of cookbooks for Christmas and each week I have been making a new recipe. This week I make crockpot lasagna. It was so easy and it tasted delicious.

Have a great start to your week!