So...I know it's been a long time

I have been the worst at keeping my blog updated. People have actually be asking me why I even started one in the first place if I'm not going to keep it current. haha. So, here is how the last month or so has gone.
I am back at work. I changed jobs after coming back from maternity leave. I'm at the Rockyview Hospital on the Postpartum unit. You are probably all laughing now, thinking ha...you have a baby and then go work somewhere with babies and moms. haha. It's a huge change from where I was, but I am loving it!!! I am just working casual. That way Jared is able to be home with Elle the days/nights that I am at work. It is working wonderfully so far. Elle loves spending time with Jared and Jared is love being the stay-at-home dad. They definitely have a very special relationship, so Elle has had no problems with me being away. Work is going really good. It is so nice to use the skills that I learned in school and haven't had a chance to since having Elle.

Jared is playing softball again. Every Tuesday he has games and it hasn't really been the nicest weather out to enjoy them yet. I am hoping that Spring will soon be here and stay so that Elle and I can cheer on the "Ringers". He bought me a glove this year hopeing that I would be out there joining him, but I think that I prefer to just watch and chase after Elle. The games can get pretty intense and I would not want to be the cause of an error. haha.

Our garden is planted. I don't know if you can actually even call it a garden, but we have a patch (1 ft. x 4 ft.) by the side of our little house that we use. This year I am going to grow lettuce...so wish me luck!!

Other than that, Elle is getting bigger and bigger. She is so much fun. Starting to say a few more words, running everywhere, her hair is beginning to grow a little bit on top (still trying to catch up to the back though), still loves dogs, loves being outside (even when it's raining) and is very into babies/dolls and shoes. I can't believe that she not really my baby anymore. She is really understanding us now and will go and get things for us when we ask her. I love it!! We can't wait for summer. It is really going to be alot of fun and hopefully we will be able to spend lots of time outside swimming.
Hopefully life doesn't catch up with me again and I find myself having to recap everything that is going on. I will try to keep everyone up to date on our busy life.

Back to Work, Back to Work...

Well, I finally made the plunge and went back to work. It really isn't even that bad. I cried the night before saying that Elle would miss me and that she would do something that I would miss, but she loves being with Jared (probably more than with me actually. haha). I got a job at the Rockyview Hospital on the postpartum unit. I really am liking it. I am just working 2 shifts a week, when Jared can be home with Elle. I know that this will help balance my life and give me more appreciation for Elle (and being a mom). We'll see how the next months go and if this enthusiasm for working continues on. 

Happy Birthday Elaine!

I had such a fun birthday (April 24). Jared and Elle treated me like a queen all day long...we hung out together that day and ended the perfect birthday by going out for dinner. It was a fantastic day. I love birthdays!!!