Thanks MIL, you stepped up.

MIL watched the kids and I went to the wake. The funeral service was this morning and g-mil watched the kids so E and I could go.

I wish I could afford daycare

So I am very fortunate to be able to have family come into my home throughout the week to care for my children. Someone comes at 1:30 when E goes to work and I get home at 4:30 and for the most part it works wonderfully. There are some sacrifices to be made, but the benefits outweigh them. Except for on nights like tonight.
My boss has passed away. She fought a long hard battle against cancer. Let me tell you, she gave it a run for it's money. Her wake is tomorrow after work adn I don't have a babysitter. My mom is "the person" for Fridays, but E has had fridays off for the most part, which is good because my mom has been ill. (Whole other story there). So here I am with no babysitter and I won't be able to attend the wake of the woman I have worked for for 9 years. The woman who has been my only profession boss. I am so sick over this. My stomach is in knots. I am still holding out hope. Someone usually steps up to the plate. I know if any of the other family members can watch the kids they will.

I think I've been domesticated.

Well Ethan has tried for 10 years what 2 kids have managed to do in under 3. I am domesticated. Just call me Martha "not quite" Stewart.

So I made pillow case things for SIL's cradle and thought I would try my hand at sewing some jammies for Danny. So here is the result of my first project. I still need to hand sew the buttons on, but other than that I think I did alright. I'm pretty happy and I think I cut off all of the extra threads so Danny doesn't end up entangled in some weird marienettish (sp) way.

This is why I don't want my kids wearing white

at least to my in laws. I can laugh b/c the clothes came clean, but this is fairly typical of how they look upon their return. I have to say I do love that they aren't so uptight that they don't let the kids enjoy themselves, but c'mon people....isn't this a bit excessive?

I have a Nephew!!!

Baby Sean was born around 7pm on Saturday January 28th. He is beautiful and doing well. He weighed in at 7lbs 5oz and 20.5"long. I am absolutetly thrilled to welcome this newest member into our family!!