My Maternity Leave Is Comint To An End

I am very sad to say that my maternity leave is coming to an end.  I can't believe how fast the last 12 weeks have gone by.  At least I only have to go back for 2 weeks, and then I will be home with my kids again for the summer.  I have really enjoyed all of the time I have been able to spend with both Jack and Teagan.  I have really tried to make the most of it with going on many, many, many walks and many, many, many trips to the park.  Jack has been going to Linda's one day a week just to keep him used to going there.  We also do this in the summer.  He really enjoys going there and he just LOVES Linda, that I'm afraid if we took some time off he would be that kid that is screaming and crying when I dropped him off, and that is not how Linda or I would like to start our day.  It also came me some one on one time with Teagan.  But I must admit that I was rather unproductive on the days that it was just Teagan and I.  I did a lot more cuddling and snuggling than anything else. 

People have asked why I am going back with only two weeks left???? I figure it will give me a little idea of how it is going to be next year with trying to get two kids and myself out of the house in the morning. The thing I am dreading the most is having to pump at work, I just remember feeling so rushed when I did it at work the last time.  And I am nervous that I will forget to put my pump in the car in the morning.  That would be a very bad thing, I would put Dolly Parton to shame at the end of the day if that were to happen.  

I did throw around the idea of staying home permanently, but I just don't know if I will be able to take that leap.  I have weighed the pros and cons for both, and I am still so unsure.  Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE to be home with my kids, but I definitely think I am the type of person that needs day to day interaction with adults.  And sure we have had some beautiful weather during my maternity leave, but I'm not sure how I would feel about being trapped in the house during the dreaded cold winter months.  But I can't really say that I am completely sold on working either.  So I guess we will see how I feel after I go back for those last two weeks and then weight all of our options. 

So I am hoping that these last two weeks just fly by.  I do know for sure that I will definitely be missing my babies while I am at work, but they are definitely in good hands with Linda.  So wish me luck, I'm going to need it. 

Teagan's Baptism

We had Teagan's baptism on Saturday April 21st at Holy Trinity Church in Cherry.   Teagan's godparents are my aunt & uncle Jim & Carla Senica.  Both of my kids are very lucky that they have so many wonderful aunts and uncles in their lives, we could not go wrong with no matter who we chose to be the godparents, one of the many joys of having such a big family.  Teagan was so well behaved in church, she was all full of smiles and very alert during the entire thing.  Jack on the other hand was a full steam ahead 2 year old boy.  He was definitely entertaining to watch, I think he truly thought that everyone was there to watch him.  Teagan wore my christening gown, and thank goodness we didn't wait much longer to have her baptized because I'm not sure how much longer it would have fit her, the girl is definitely growing. 

Our Little Entertainer

After the church we had all of our family over to our house for food, drinks and some cake and cupcakes.  All of the food was delicious.  I must also add that I am very lucky because between my mom, Nick's mom, my grandma and Nick's aunt I didn't even have to make anything, I just had to provide the place for the party, so that was definitely nice of all of them to help out. 

Teagan was also a very lucky little girl.  Everyone took very good care of her as far as gifts are concerned.  It seemed as though everyone went to Sasso for the special occasion, I have never seen a baby showered with so many white boxes with gold ribbon, I think I was a little jealous.