Night shift...

Derek has been on night shift the past few nights. That means we pass by each other around 5 when he gets up for breakfast and we're eating dinner and then he's off to work again. Nights are typically slower for Derek which is good. The challenge is to be quiet during the days so he can sleep! We usually stay out or stay upstairs as much as possible. This weekend Keshia and Alli came! She knows all too well the night shift struggle. Steve was on nights this weekend too which worked out perfect!

 

Sweet baby loves his blankets soo much! I checked an email on my phone in the play place at McDonalds, and Colin had crawled up into this highchair on his own. Crazy kid, he was very proud and didn't want to get out.

Colin loves Keshia. She was there all morning with me while I was in labor with my nugget. Truly a best friend! Alli and Colin play so well together and she like to take care of him :)

 

We had great time catching up. Grace came to keep all the kids so we could celebrate Keshia's birthday by getting lunch and pedicures!

 

If I can't find Colin upstairs, he's either in Connor's closet playing with his shoes or in his room reading to himself in his chair :) Still loves giving kisses to all the stuffed animals.  

This little stinker is a smiley boy most of the time, but man has been giving us a hard time at night! Cries every 2 hours or so but isn't hungry, doesn't want his paci, etc. It's been 4 nights and I hope we get past this phase soon!

 

Good big brother showing Connor his toys. Connor loves being entertained by big C :)

The weather was so great today (60s this am). Perfect for the park! It's been a while and Colin had a blast! Connor enjoyed being out too. Derek and I even got in a run for our CouchTo5K training. Week 7 of 8 and we're sticking with it surprisingly, ha. It's gotten much easier though and we'll hopefully find a 5K to do next month!

 

Colin and I have school orientation tonight! Excited to go meet his new teacher and see what he'll be learning in the 2 year old class this year. School has made him grow up so fast this summer and he is learning so much while he's there and how to play with others. They always say how sweet he is! I'm glad he saves his little attitude for me ;) Derek works this evening and then we head to Chattanooga tomorrow to visit our old work places then on to Blue Ridge for a few days to visit Derek's family! This will be 1 of 3 road trips we have the next 3 weeks and I'm excited!