I did it!

Yesterday was Allison's mom's last day in San Diego. We had such a great time with her, and it was sad to see her go. Audrey sobbed at the airport when Mim walked away and the only way I could get her to stop crying was to tell her that we would call Mim on the phone. Iain had off this morning, so this afternon was my first time with the girls alone. We we went for a walk and had to cone home after 2 blocks because Audrey didn't want to ride in the stroller or have me carry her (and she didn't have on any shoes to walk). So I carried her for 2 blocks back home with her squirming to get out of my arms the whole way. When we got home, she didn't want to walk up the stairs by herself. So I carried them both. Anyway, we had a fun afternoon, and with only baths and teeth brushing left, I'm happy to say I survived. =)

(I should mention that my mom took care of both girls by herself while she was here with no problems. And Iain took care of them yesterday by himself with generally no problems. =) Immediately after we dropped my mom off at the airport, I went to a hair appointment and left Iain with them both. Apparently, as soon as I left, there was a minor "peeing on the couch" incident with Avery (my fault, as I started to change her diaper on the couch and then left Iain to finish). Avery's subsequent screaming for milk woke Audrey up from her nap and he had to find a way to soothe both of them simultaneously. But when I got home, all was calm and serene in our house. Iain was on the couch with both girls in his lap, reading to Audrey while Avery slept. He looked like a pro. All this to say that I was the LAST of the three to take care of them by myself, so I shouldn't make this all about me. =) KUDOS to both of them)!!!

These pix are just a couple from the last 2 days. The family portrait is, unfortunately, us in our pajamas, but since we're not good at remembering to have someone else take our picture, I decided to capitalize on the last moment of having my mom there to take one for us. We really do look a bit more chipper later in the day. =)

We love you, Mom/Mim! Thanks again for all the fun and help!!