Things I've Learned.

The cleaning of the bottles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last day of maternity leave.

Well tomorrow is the day...the day I go back to work.  Anyone that is in my circle knows this... it isn't a secret.  What a joy it has been to be here with Dempsey for 3 SOLID months.  Gosh she's so cute.  And sweet.  And cute.  Being home with just 1 child has felt like I won the lottery-I've been able to just focus on her, learn her, smell her, just be her Mommy.  And in my spare time I've been able to learn some other things....ready.  here. WE go.

WHAT I've Learned while staying home with Dempsey Girl:
1.  How to make fluffier scrambled eggs:  It's true what they say about using the whisk to fluff your eggs before you fry them up.  THEY indeed come out fluffier and less of that plastic egg part in them.
2.  Dishwasher Organizer PRO:  I've found out how to make the most amount of dishes fit, even better than Russell.  Whoah.  That is an accomplishment.
3.  Putting away clothes like a BOSS:  Yes, Ive mastered the art of throwing clean clothes into the kids' hampers directly after the dryer, and then folding our clothes.  Totally has cut down on time taken to complete the Cleaning Clothes process.
4.  I LOVE Brewmosas.  I really do.  They are a breakfast necessity in my opinion.  What is it?  Beer + OJ.  Delicious...I know sounds ridiculous but it's not.  Trust me.  In fact I'm planning my next one this Saturday to celebrate that I go back to work.  Throughout my maternity leave I've created reasons to "celebrate" aka drink a brewmosa at 8 in the morning.  Best idea ever.
5.  Maybe my babysitter/dad was right.  Spinach is amazing.  I love SPINACH.  And my favorite-sauteed spinach.  A little olive oil and throw it in....YUMMO..  AJ announced awhile back, "little boys, big boys and dads don't like spinach.  Just mommas."

and lastly,
the best things I've learned are what I've learned about Dempsey...
6.  She's ticklish on her lips, under her chin, and on her feet.
7.  If I rub her tummy right after she eats, it helps her poo.
8.  The best time to put her down is during her afternoon nap.  She sleeps the longest and best at this time.
9.  She talks and love to do it.  I just have to give her my attention, and put down the computer/ipad/iphone/magazine/book.
10.  She gets pretty darn fussy, right before she is about to take a nap. 
11. Smiles in the morning are comparable to coffee, wakes me up with a smile.

 

That is seriously the best thing about maternity leave.  I learned who my baby was, what she liked, when she liked it, and no ONE no one knows her better than me right now.  It has been such a honor!  SHe is beautiful and perfect and I will so miss her and am already excited about 330pm tomorrow when I'm done with work and get to run home to her.  Luckily I start work on a Thursday, so only 2 days and then the weekend.  I'm so thankful for Russ and his job, giving me the ability to take my full 3 months.  I'm thankful that Grandma is here to love on her for the next 4 months.

lucky me.
momma