Back to Life, Back to Reality

So, it has almost been about a month back into the real world.  I would say that Eli and I have adjusted pretty well.  We are starting to get more of a routine down after work, and it seems to work for us -- at least for right now: Finishing napping from the car ride, feeding, tummy time, books, and then bed.  I just wish I had more than 3 hours to hang out with Eli before he goes to sleep --Oh well, we do what we have to do!

 We went back home for Labor day.  Eli has so much fun playing with Ryder.  He watches her every move when they are together.  Love Cousins!

When I came back to work, I had my doctors submit for a standing desk.  I have always wanted one and you need a doctors note with an ergonomic review.  I thought blood clots was a good enough reason :).  With that being said, I had to take pictures of me sitting at my desk at all angles so our Ergonomics team could assess me properly.  (So no, I don't take random pictures of myself at work).

 I love these sleeping pictures.  I workout at 5am on Mondays and Wednesdays.  I "dream feed" Eli before I leave, and then Derek is on Dad duty.   This is what I come home to after my workouts.  They are so precious together - just melts my heart.

 There was one week where Eli had some fevers.  Nothing major, really just elevated temperatures, but high enough where I had to pick him up from daycare.  Luckily we have the means to work remote.  Not going to lie, I secretly loved my office that day and my company.  :)

 Eli is really getting into his books.  I love this picture - you can tell that he is really studying each and every page. He likes Goodnight Moon, LOVES Brown bear Brown Bear, and the Hungry Caterpillar.

 Saturday morning cuddles!

 There was one afternoon that Eli would not sleep when we put him down.  We even tried the "cry it out" tactic, but it was not working.  Good thing we have the Bjorn!  He slept and we were able to do our chores.

 Impromptu Wednesday visit from Mimi!!  I think Eli might be her Wednesday boy :)

Eli exhausted after his first Sunday School class - Love our Church childcare!

 Since I have started Eli at day care during work, it has been easier for me to allow other people to watch him ... well really just the church.  Derek just started a Leadership Development class that meets every Wednesday.  Our church is generous enough to offer FREE child care that night.  This actually works out great - Derek takes Eli with him and I get to have a few hours to myself that day, whether a girls night or just doing some chores around the house.  I thought there would be a ton of kids there, but it turns out that there was one other child besides Eli - even better! (Or is there something wrong with me sending him off - ha!)

  Eli still loves his Westlake Childcare school.  One of his teachers was so sweet and sent me this picture of him.  He is so content and loves it there.  We could not have asked for a better place!