8/27/07 - Juggling Act

I think I'm finally getting the hang of handling both girls by myself, which is good, because Dave is flying up to Oregon for a day to interview with Brookdale. Dave was out working for his buddy a lot this week, so I had plenty of time to practice. I found that Amanda sleeps a lot better if I put her in her swing or bouncy seat, instead of laying her flat. Apparently sitting upright is more comfortable to her. Now that I can set her down a bit more, it's easier for me to take care of Eva when she needs me. I make sure her snack cup and sippy cup are full before I sit down to nurse, and she'll often climb up on the couch next to me to see her sister. When it's nap time, I carry Amanda upstairs and set her down on Eva's bed while I get Eva ready for her nap. Then Eva climbs into her toddler bed, kisses Amanda good-bye, pulls her blanket up over her head, and settles down to sleep. I don't know how the blanket habit got started, but it often results in Eva getting overheated and waking up soaked in sweat. Still, she insists on doing it, and won't go to sleep unless her blanket is snugly over her head. I have to come in after she's soundly asleep and take it off.