Test-run

The weekend was wonderful, especially after the week I had.  Twice a year, my work hosts a 3-day conference.  Typically the days fly by but this time was different.  With baby in my belly, sitting in meetings all day and entertaining clients at night isn't fun.  I found out the hard way with swollen ankles & feet.  Luckily my husband rubbed my dawgs when I got home and listened to me whine - I promise I only whined a little :) I was able to work from home Friday and put my feet up!  I appreciate that they're flexible in this way.  It helped kick off the wonderful, yet educational weekend. 

Saturday we had a 'test-run' with Keira.  My new brother and sister-in-law dropped their little one off by us while they went to the Brewer game.  Coincidentally Heidi and her Nick were also at the game too.  With our air conditioner broken and a little clueless about how to entertain Keira we headed over by my Mom who was watching Ellie and Jack.  Ellie and Jack played so well with Keira.  Ellie kept giving Keira her toy's and Jack his toy's.  So cute.  Meeko even joined in.  Needless to say the kids entertained us for a while.

It wasn't too long when Keira gave us a little dose of what is to be coming this fall.  I was actually waiting for this, I feel that it will help us be more prepared.  She was a little fussy and we tried everything.  She didn't need to be changed.  She wouldn't take a bottle.  She didn't want any more food.  She didn't want to be held.  She wouldn't go to sleep.  Nick and I felt helpless but didn't give up.  Finally, Nick sat with her in front of the T.V. and she dozed off watching the Brewer's!  I think it took a lot out of us but more Nick.  Here is Keira sleeping and Nick not moving at all so he wouldn't wake her.  The second pic is little Keira trying to wake up Uncle Nick!  I love all my nieces and nephews and have a feeling this is going to be what our Saturday nights will be like for the next 18 years :)