What a whirlwind of a last couple of months!

Since July, we did our trip to CT, a trip to the lake, a visit from my Mom, a lovely just-us anniversary beach weekend away, a friend weekend (segregated into a boys' party and a girls' party-- boys with lots of farts, girls complete with pillow fights, obvs), a new daycare, a Hunger-Games competition, a visit from the fun and fabulous Aunt Pam & Matt, and a swank wedding at the Hay Adams- which included copious amounts of alcohol (that may or may not have hindered my ability to remember large chunks of said elegant evening. I blame the champagne.) I'm kinda looking forward to September so I can take a breath!

Out of everything, the biggest news (at least for me) is the new daycare! I gave Erin, our nanny, notice just about a month ago that we decided to go with a daycare instead of having in-home care for the kiddies. This was a really tough decision for me, and I have to admit that I'm still a bit anxious about it. BUT, for my own sanity, (among many other reasons), it seemed like the right thing to do. Any of you who have ever been here know that we have a very small house. And, attempting to work (or get any semblance of a break from babies) in this small house with my two kids, the nanny, and her daughter has been getting more and more difficult. I just kinda got to a breaking point. I needed to be able to have a conference call without fear of a baby crying in the background. I needed to be able to come downstairs to grab lunch without fear of two babies seeing their Mommy and crying because they didn't understand why I wouldn't pick them up or play with them, and I needed my house back. Really, while the kids are here with the nanny, I feel like stay-at-home Mom without the benefit of spending the time with my kids, and a remote employee without the benefit of time at home to do housework, laundry, etc. I had effectively become a prisoner to my tiny office, and it sucked!

So, we found a fabulous place right around the corner and have done a couple 'trial days'. So far, so good! Annie LOVES it and Violet, well- she's getting used to it. It's a lot for her and sooo stimulating in comparison to this boring house, but I think she'll do well. Starting next week I have 3 glorious (albeit work filled) days a week ALL TO MYSELF. I'll still have the girls with me on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but Annie is going to do 2 year old pre-school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, so me and my little Violet will get some much needed one on one time too. Lots of changes, but hopefully all for the better!

More time to myself, my time for the gym, more time for organization and, truly, more quality time with the girls because I'll have more me time to get stuff done around here when they are not home.
And the Year of Amy truly starts... NOW! (Better late than never.)

Details surrounding the other cray events mentioned in paragraph #1 to follow shortly, but this lady must get some work done! Monday. blaaaaaaaaaaaaaa