My parents leave for PI and life changes...

My parents left for the Philippines mid-May and it took some adjusting for everyone. Life got a little bit more complicated. We have been so spoiled for so long. Noah and Nico started day care. It was heart wrenching the first day. Noah was hysterically crying and shouting my name. I sat in the van and cried for a little while listening to the kids cry inside.

Erdy and I had to be super organized. All the kids clothes had to be lined up the night before. I packed Nate's lunch minus the food that needed to be refrigerated. Diaper bag was packed and shoes and socks were lined up by the door.

Mornings were rough. We had to wake up extra early to shower and dress before the kids woke up. I had to cook breakfast. Nate and Noah doesn't really care for cereal (gosh darnet!). Nico had to be changed and fed. Bottles and baby food needed to be packed. All of us are out the door by 7:30am. Erdy drops off Nate and I drop off Noah and Nico.

After work, I round up all the kids. Erdy doesn't get off until 6pm and his day ends at different places everyday. It's difficult to load and unload the kids. I pick up Nate first then we head to pick up Noah and Nico. Dinner has to be cooked, the kids have to shower, eat dinner, take their vitamins, play for a little bit, and read books. Then the day starts over again. The goal is to have all three kids in bed between 8pm and 8:30pm. Typically Erdy and I have to work at night. This is the time we can sit, relax and talk without any interruption. I am not a night owl but I have learned to be with the help of caffeine.