coming up for air

So Erik has been home a 2 weeks tomorrow and we are adjusting. Crazy how quickly it feels like they were never gone, then you get annoyed by not being alone!! The kids are crazy happy he is back.
Erik's dad came down last week and helped with putting the porcalin tile down in the kitchen and half bath. He also babysat all 4 kids so Erik and I could go to his xmas party. It was really nice to get dressed up and enjoy a night out, just wish I didn't feel so weird getting introduced to like 100 people that I won't see again until next year! Erik had a little too much fun I kinda wanted to drink but I am still nursing and had to get the kids up and ready for school anyhow. My day will come.
Mikaela was in the nutcracker at school and my friend babysat all the little ones so we could go and actually watch the performance. It was so nice having 2 nights off and Mikaela felt so special for getting some special one on one attention. My friend did decide that she will stop at 2, she has a 3 year old daughter and is trying for a second child right now. I guess 4 is overwhelming!
Other than that, Mikaela can't wait for xmas break she is at that fifth grader age. AJ is upset that Santa has to find us in Atlanta and we won't be home. Julianna is just trouble and now says sorry as soon as she gets into trouble! Matthew has decided he is not doing baby food and just takes anything off your plate and eats it. So he got a taste of a cherry pepper (we took the pepper away, but the flavor got on his hands that face was priceless). Me I am enjoying bitching at Erik and making him help with the kids and house and also getting ready for my full load of classes at school next semester!! EEK
I will try and post again, but I am sure it will be awhile again!