10 on 10:: April

Today, was much like most days.  With the exception of Baseball Practice tonight.

It was rained out Monday night so we had it tonight instead.

Our day starts now at 8am.

That's when we typically get out of bed, although we're awake much before, and head to the living room.

I feed Emerson, while Easton has breakfast or watches a show.

9:00  This morning I had laundry up to my eyes.

So, this is my room BEFORE I started folding.

And it's 10:15pm as I write this and we JUST got it all put away.

I got new bedding yesterday so I was excited to make the bed this morning.

New bedding is almost as good as clean sheets.  

10:00 I got sister to lay down for a nap and headed up for some baseball with my boy.

I'm learning his Love Language is TIME, so it's important that I do that for him while sister is asleep.

More on that another post.

We played baseball about 30 minutes before Ms. Cat Napper woke up.

11:00 I fed Emerson and we gathered our things to head to the park.

12:00 We were waiting for our drinks at Sonic.

We packed a picnic today but it's always a nice treat to have a sonic drink.

Strawberry Lime-aid for me and Orange Slush for him.

I've given up most caffeine for sister.  It makes her crazy at night time.

1:00 At the Park

Our favorite place to be when the sun is shining.

Unless it's pool season.

Can we talk about these Rosebud trees?!?!  They are absolutely stunning right now.

Creation really shows off in the spring time.

Such vibrant skies, almost neon grass, bright budding trees.

It's my favorite.

2:00 NAP TIME

And the angels sing!!!!!

Funny Story::: I wanted a picture of him napping for this post, so I cracked open the door to take one and THOUGHT my phone was on silent...but it wasn't.  The shutter went off and he sat straight up.

I hid behind the door.

He said "mom?...mom??...mommmmm?"

I poked my head out and he said 'someone was taking a picture of me!'

BUSTED!  HA!  

He finally laid down and managed to fall asleep.

And yes, there are no sheets on his bed, they were in the dryer. 

Don't worry, I got them put on before bedtime tonight.  

4:00 Sister is getting a little nap in with me upstairs while Easton naps.

I eventually laid down with her and we both snoozed.

The best.

6:00 BASEBALL!

Need I Say More?!!?

8:00 Finally Home

We pulled in Cici's Pizza (GROSS) for supper but realized we'd both left our wallets at home.

So, I scrounged up this for myself.

It's a pretty yummy breakfast most mornings, but I'll have to admit, some pasta with marinara was sounding pretty good.

FYI- Cici's does NOT take check.  We did have that...

And now, it's 10:24.

The kitchen is finally tidy.

Clean dishes will be put away in the morning.

The clothes all put away.

Babies sleeping.

One will be up shortly to eat so the nightly debate in my mind starts...

go to bed and sleep for an hour...or stay awake until it's time for her to eat again...

First, I think I'll go take a bath.

But tonight, I do think I'll try to shut my peepers a few before little sister wakes.  

Hope you all enjoyed your day!

TOMORROW'S FRIDAY!!!!

HOORAY!

10 on 10:: March Edition

Today was one of the best we've had in a while.

Perhaps it was due to the sun shining.  Or a cooperative almost 4 year old.  Or a patient momma.

Either way, today was the best day.

Our day started about 7am.  Easton's an early bird.  And daddy likes to wake him up before he leaves.

Emerson didn't wake up until 8:15 so we 'started' our day at 8:30 with a nursing session.

After nursing, we got our clothes changed real quick and headed to the Grocery.

I had Emerson up top in the cart and Easton pushed the mini cart.

After the grocery we headed to the health food store.

I needed Silver Spray and Elderberry.  Easton & I are both fighting coughs and sore throats.

We headed home after that to unload the groceries.

Easton played outside while I unloaded the truck and put away the groceries.

I fed Emerson and then made our lunch.
Easton requested a 'picnic' at the dining room table.

And this is where it gets really good.

Lunch together with my boy.

Baseball in the back yard.

I set up a field and hit a home run off the tee- and ran the bases.

I'm pretty sure I scored not only a home run in the back yard, but also in Easton's mental score book.

We set a little cozy spot for Emerson on the porch.

She took 2 naps out there.

After I fed Emerson, Easton requested a trip to the park.

So, to the park we went.

We made almost 2 loops around the playground before we played a bit.

He ran and smiled, ran and smiled.  Slide.  Swing.  Slide.  Smile.  Run.

It was the best.

After the park we headed to Sonic for slushies and then home to get supper started.

Easton took a little rest on the couch and watched 101 Dalmations.  

Again.  

It's a daily favorite these days.

I fed Emerson.

I set chicken out to grill.

We had grilled chicken salads with all the fixins.

After dinner, I cleaned up.  The boys took a bath.  Emerson helped me in the kitchen ;)

Then bath & feeding for Emerson.

Then it was work time for me.

And that's where I sit to the wee hours of the morning.

Easton got to lay on the couch a bit and watch The Voice with us.

During that time, I got no less than 5 unsolicited kisses on the mouth from him.

I think he had a good day too!

10 on 10:: February Edition

I thought it would be fun to do the 10 on 10 thing today.

10 hours, a picture every hour.

I've been wanting to do a 'day in the life of' post so I remember what our days looked like when I look back.

I'm going to try to do this each month.

It'll be fun to see how our days change as the year goes on.

8:00AM

Laundry started.

Easton has had breakfast. Emerson has nursed.  Laundry being folded on the bed.

9:00AM

The Shred Day 6 Complete

Easton plays with his bow & arrow.  

Emerson sits in her seat or has some tummy time.

She normally last till about 18 minutes then we have to start entertaining her.

After this we head down for mommy's breakfast.

This morning was 2 boiled eggs, blueberries and a cutie.

10:00AM

Nursing Emerson

Easton playing on the floor.

11:00AM

We're all in the floor playing.

Emerson in the Bumbo seat.  Easton and I building.

That's a duck blind and a boat in case you didn't know.

I lay Emerson down and cross my fingers she'll self soothe without me having to let her cry.

No luck.

11:45AM she's out of her crib and asleep in my arms.

12:00PM

Our plan to stay home all day was changed.

Since Emerson didn't nap, there was no reason to stay home.

Sister likes a car nap anyways.

1:00PM

Lunch with Honey.

We'd been there 30 minutes at this point and we're getting a little restless.

Mondays & Friday's Honey is off work so we try to spend one (or both) of those days with her.

2:00PM

Mom's in the back seat while Honey & Easton wait for me to finish nursing.

I go in AT&T to try to trade in my iPhone4 only to be offered $45.

3:00PM

Joann!!!

Our favorite store.

I needed terry cloth and muslin to process some existing orders and make inventory for the Barn Sale.

Of course, I can't pass up the flannel aisle.  Gold dot flannel, cute little London trolly cars- sign me up!

4:00PM

I sit down at my 'home office' to get on a call with the IT guy to get my computer working.

I am now working from home, doing my old job!

5:00PM

Still sitting at my desk.

Answering some emails.

Daddy comes home & I'm trying to decide what we're having for supper.

Daddy gives Easton a hair cut and they take a bath.

6:00PM

Supper Prep {with my little sous chef}

Blueberry Muffins, bacon, eggs & biscuits and apples.

Dinner is on the table by 6:30.

I pump at 6:45 and Lance gives Emmy Boo a bottle.

This last part isn't normal, but it was nice.

I was curious how much she gets at that time of night.  I pumped 6.5 ounces and she ate almost 5.5.

I got all the dishes cleaned up and we've got a happy full belly baby and cookies in the oven.

Now, its time to sit down and breathe a minute, to do it all over again tomorrow.

I'll be back Thursday to share my Rodan + Fields SOOTHE Regimen progress! 

Before & after photos!!

Hope your Monday was great!