Living Life

Last week, I got my freedom (aka, my doctor said  I could drive and could start lifting Rosie as needed)!  I was so excited because to me this meant we could start getting back to a bit of normalcy around here.  It also meant that the parents would get their freedom back and didn't need to come over everyday to help me.  Bobby and I are so grateful that our parents were willing and available to help us.  We realize how blessed we are to have both sets of parents so close and know that not everyone gets the help we've gotten in the past couple weeks.  If you know me at all, you know I don't like to sit around at home doing nothing.  I'm just not good at it.  I need to be doing something, whether it's working around the house or running around town, I just don't sit still well.  I also think that I "recovered" faster from this c-section and was itching to be able to do my own thing.


Since gaining my freedom, I've learned a few things:
1) Its a lot of work getting myself and the girls ready to leave the house. I actually called my sister to tell her that she's my hero! I'm having a hard time with two, I don't know how she does it with three (soon to be four)!
2) All stores should have family bathrooms.
3) It would be nice if stores didn't take all of their carts in. It would hurt to leave a couple out so we can put our kids in them. It would make things easier :)
4) Take full advantage of nap time. I'm amazed at how much I can get done in that short time.
5) My Moby wrap is my new best friend. It allows me to snuggle Annie and be hands free.
6) Our double stroller was a great investment.
7) My first born is growing up way to fast and I'm afraid my little peanut will do the same.

My little diva

Helping daddy

I am enjoying my time off of work with my girls but there are times that I miss work too.  I get a text or two everyday from my co-workers updating me on whats going on in my classroom or with my students.  I'm reminded frequently that my students miss me, which of course makes me feel good.  One of my favorite updates came last week when apparently my sub referred to my desk as her desk, she was immediately corrected by one of the boys that in fact "that's Mrs. Kiger's desk".  I'm glad that haven't forgotten me :-)


Bobby has been super busy the past couple weeks too.  His softball team won their district title last week and we couldn't be prouder.  The girls and I were at the game when they won the title.  When we arrived at the game at the end of the 2nd inning, they were already up 14-0!  Rosie enjoys being at the games and cheering on her daddy and the girls.  

Summer has arrived around here and we are loving it!  We are gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend.  My sister and her family are leaving very soon to head this way and will be here FIVE WHOLE DAYS!  I can't wait!  Rosie is very excited to see her cousin, "Ike-y" and her "Aunt Ree".  I'm sure she's excited about seeing the rest of the crew too and we are all excited for them to meet Annie!  

Sister love

3 weeks old!