Today was the last day that family was in town. Bill (Grandpa), Granny (Great Grandma L), and Doris (cousin) have all been in Raleigh since this past Saturday and it's been very nice. The last time we saw Granny was for our wedding and I think Evelyn has enjoyed the attention as much as Granny enjoyed giving it! I'm sure that the next few days Evie will be completely baffled as to why no one is holding her all day long now that her Granny is on her way back to Arkansas. Everyone seemed reluctant to say goodbye tonight knowing that it will be a while until we see each other again, but I know that the "out-of-towners" are ready to sleep in their own beds and get back to their routines. I know I will be a little lonely, but it will be nice to be able to set up a routine with Evelyn again. All her adoring public meant that she got spoiled and forgot what it was like to eat at certain times and nap at particular hours of the day. Wish me luck on re-establishing the days with her!
In other news, next week we will have our first play date. Evelyn will be the only girl and the youngest, but it will be good to leave the house. I have several friends from my school who had babies this year and who are out for the school year to be with their sons. Thankfully they included me in the most recent round of getting together e-mails. So, on Tuesday, Evelyn and I are venturing out to Lindsay's house to hang out for a couple hours with friends. In the mean time I am spending the rest of the week and as much as I can this weekend resting up and taking as many naps as possible since I haven't really had one since the family started arriving. I have a new appreciation for anyone who goes back to work and takes care of a baby full time at this young age! I am tired constantly and I can't imagine having to function and teach a classroom of 5th graders! Thank goodness for maternity leave and vacation days!
Here's today's picture of Evelyn:
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