First Week as a SAHM

When Andy finally had to go back to work last week, it meant Ariella took on a new job title, too: "SAHM" (Stay at Home Mom). How did it go? See for yourself.

Monday, 8/16:

We kick off most mornings with walks to the train to drop Daddy off for work, followed by long walks around the neighborhood. On Monday, Morgan thought she needed to cool off in her water table after a vigorous walk! (Getting pushed around in a stroller is harder than it looks.)

Monday afternoon, Morgan requested to feed Gwen for the first time. She did a good job, and even tried the "hold the bottle in Gwen's mouth with your chin so you can use your hand for something else" trick.

Tuesday, 8/17:

Lately, Morgan has been obsessed with tomatoes. So she was thrilled to help Mom make stuffed tomatoes for dinner (and steal a taste or two). Another favorite pastime of Morgan's is playing in the sink. So Ariella killed two birds with one stone by handing her soapy scrubbing brush. (Who knew doing the dishes could be so much fun?) Meanwhile, Gwen learned that even though she loves being held by Mom, sometimes she needs to ride in the swing, too.

Wednesday, 8/18:

Wednesday was a rainy, muggy day. But that's nothing a stack of construction paper, some popsicle sticks, and a tube of Elmer's Glue can't fix!

Thursday, 8/19:

Gwen celebrated her first Monthday with a trip to the Voorhees Library to check out some puzzles and books with Mom and Morgan.

Friday, 8/20:

Ariella, Morgan and Gwen met up with Karen, Katie and Andrew at "Pump It Up" gym for some slide and climbing fun. All this excitement wore everyone out. In fact, Gwen got a head start on nap time while still at the gym.

Saturday, 8/21:

"SAHM" and the girls had a great week filled with all sorts of fun adventures. To cap it off, Morgan pretended the the gold chair was a school bus, and took her favorite new passenger for a ride.