Family Days Make Me Smile!!!

A year ago my husband got the best news of his life...at least job related! He was assigned to his dream position. My husband is in law enforcement and I became very spoiled by his old assignment that was Monday-Friday, 9-5. When he moved to this new assignment a year ago he went to a totally irregular schedule, working nights and weekends. I am home alone with the girls at night most of the time. The other day a friend asked me if I get upset when I am the one getting up in the middle of the night all the time. Though it is hard, I really don't have much of a choice. I just do what I have to do to take care of my little girls. I can say that when he is home he helps a lot!

Since our family days are few and often filled with obligations to grandparents or doctors appointments or running errands, it is wonderful when we have a day like we had today. Today we had an appointment at JC Penny to have the girls pictures taken. We spent the afternoon getting the girls ready and headed out to the mall. We were actually early and had plenty of time to get organized. Momma's stress level was low which helped my girls take cute pictures! The pictures turned out great, I can't wait to share them. After the pictures we wandered the mall a bit and then decided head to Perkins for a family dinner. *Mommy tip for eating out with a 2.5 year old and 3 month old: We order Maggie's food right away and have her eat first. She is a slow eater, so this also means we don't have to sit forever, risking a baby meltdown. My Molly eats every 2 hours...not long enough! I have mastered the art of breastfeeding Molly discreetly at the table while we wait for our food. By the time my food arrives I have 2 happy, full girls and can enjoy my meal! (BIG SMILE!) After dinner we headed home for movie time. We all snuggled together on the couch to watch Shrek. Now my girls are tucked into their bed I am snuggled up with the love of my life 'watching' Star Wars episode 4. I would rather blog and scroll Pinterest, but he is happy, so I am happy!

*SIGH* Wonderful day=Very Happy Momma=Great Big Smile!!!

Tonight's picture is Adam and Maggie at Perkins. She loves her daddy so much it makes my heart smile! :D