What am I going to do????

I have labeled these two the traveling housekeepers;


And I don't know what I am going to do without them. How do people run a household with a two year old and a newborn? I know LOTS of people do it but HOW?! I have had help, lots of help the past three weeks and now that they are gone I am overwhelmed! Lincoln requires a lot of time and Barrett, although very sleepy at first, is beginning to be awake more and more. I don't know how to get Barrett on a "schedule" when there is already a schedule in place. How do people go grocery shopping? How do you get laundry done? How does the house stay sort of clean? AND most importantly, will I ever get to go to the bathroom without holding a child or being interrupted?! If I can responsibly care for two children and a household then I can do anything!!

It's all quite intimidating but my family has maintained my housework, entertained Linc and cooked us food for over three weeks. It's been amazing! So in order to pay them back I took a few pictures of them and the kids;








But I am afraid that these pictures, although priceless, just don't amount to what it has meant to have live in nannies/housekeepers/supporters/etc./etc.. Thanks SO much mom and grandma! And thanks Dad for making soffets, a slide for Lincoln and entertaining me with a photo shoot :0)

Barrett Update: He weighs 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and is 22 inches long, He is officially the size of Linc when he was born! He is getting a little fussier and his night time sleep stinks but he is a still so snuggly and adorable :0) His pediatrician said he looks great, is in perfect health and they were all super amazed that I had him only three weeks ago... lets just say our friends have labeled me elasta-girl. Thanks mom for good genes. Barrett's pediatrician also said he was so happy to see such healthy patients (Linc and Barrett) and that he had just come from the hospital checking up on a newborn with infections and heart problems and a bunch of other stuff. It made me remember just how blessed we are to have two amazing, healthy, beautiful children!