Super Amber

OK so I kind of feel like a superhero today.....

Today was the first day (and only day until January) that I am entirely on my own. Terry is at work for a few days this week, leaving me to tackle taking care of two kids on my own for the first time.

I'm not sure what possessed me to schedule my first outing with two kids on my first day alone with them at home, but everything turned out alright. I ventured out today to see my friends at work and get some groceries for Christmas Eve dinner. Leaving the house with a newborn and a two year old in the wintertime is a marvelous accomplishment. For those of you with more kids who manage to leave the house from December to March....not sure how you do it. I think today was a fluke of nature, because none of the following happened while I was trying to leave the house:

-A wrestling match trying to put Lucas' jacket on (thankfully this has only happened a handful of times)
-Eli spitting up everywhere
-Seeing Lucas' poop face after I just put on all of his winter gear
-Forgetting an important item inside the house and realizing just as I get into the van
-A meltdown because a certain blanket is not allowed outside the house

These things are bound to happen, I'm just thankful none of them did today.

I would like to thank the following for helping me accomplish my first outing alone:

1. My iPhone. For entertaining Lucas while I am loading up Eli into the van and also while waiting in the drive thru line at Tim's. No matter what Terry says, you were certainly a worthwhile investment.

2. David from Safeway for taking my groceries out to my van.

3. Most of all, my two wonderful boys who were so well behaved while I got groceries.

Now both boys are having an afternoon nap. I should really be ironing, washing my floor, doing my dishes, vacuuming, etc etc etc. Relaxing on the computer while watching What Not to Wear seems like a good use of my time.

Looking forward to many more outings like today, but trying not to get too cocky.....I know not everyday will go as smoothly!!

Over and out....Merry Christmas.