Update

Things have been a little busy around here, so I thought I'd include a couple of quick updates in one post.

Drew:

I missed his 4 month update, but the only thing I can think of off the top of my head that is new is he started rolling over at 4 months. He worked really hard at attempting to roll for about a week. He would get on his side and get stuck. Once he finally made the first roll, he was an expert. Every time I lay him down, he rolls over. He can only go back to tummy.

Drew likes to be sitting upright now, so he enjoys the bumbo and exersaucer. Bella is also fun entertainment for him now. He really likes watching her and laughing at her.

Bella likes to line up all of her "friends" in front of Drew.

Bella:

Bella is still making up names for the whole family on a daily basis. Her most recent name for herself is Andy. Then she calls Andy, Rocket. And I'm Big Blue Jet....WHAT??? Really? Do I have to be the Big Blue Jet? I guess the Big Blue Jet is from one of the cartoons that she watches. I liked Minnie Mouse better! At least she's a girl...She consistently calls Drew, Pluto. Once in a while he is Snoopy, but usually he's Pluto. Andy and I were trying to figure out why he is always the dog. We came down to these two possibilities:

1 - Drew doesn't talk yet and neither does Snoopy or Pluto; therefore, he has to be a character that doesn't speak.

OR

2. She thinks Drew is our family pet just like Snoopy and Pluto are pets.

Work:

I have been back to work for 3 weeks now. It was really hard to go back after getting to spend so much time at home with Bella and Drew. I wish I could always be home with them during the day. I feel like I'm missing out on things when I'm away all day. (I know, I know....at least I have the summers off!) Now that I am back at work Andy is working 4 to midnight. This is a good thing considering the kids can stay home and not go to a sitter. The downside is that when I get home from work, Andy and I have about 15 minutes to catch up on the day and how the kids are doing. Then he leaves for work. I am sleeping when he gets home after midnight, and he's sleeping when I leave early in the morning. We don't really get to see each other until Saturday morning. It's only been 3 weeks of this routine, and it is already exhausting for both of us!

I really do enjoy the Christmas season, but hopefully things won't feel so crazy after the holidays pass by.