Next Big Step

We took you to your 4 month check up yesterday and unfortunately you had to get more shots, BUT... the doctor gave us the go ahead to start playing with food. We are free to dive into the realm of rice cereal. The timing could not get any better since we just got our new video camera in the mail, so we took the opportunity to capture the moment for everyone to see. Hope everyone enjoys it as much as you enjoyed your first adventure into (semi) solid foods!

Wet wipes have taken on a whole new meaning!

Itching for Summer

When Ouma and Oupa asked me what I wanted for my birthday, my response was quick and easy. I wanted a backpack to fit you in because I am dying for summer vacation when you and I can be outdoors the entire summer. When I found this backpack, I knew it was the one. It is like aregular backpack with tons of space for food, water, and Doober's leash, but there is a spot especially for you. Of course, as soon as we got home, we had to try it on. You were a little wobbly as we have to adjust the straps, but we are going to have so much fun. Thanks for the birthday present Ouma and Oupa!

Daddy is a fashionista

Dear little one,

I could not help but giggle this afternoon when I got home and saw your outfit. Today was Dad's day off and he did such a great job getting you up and dressed and taken care of for the day, but I had to laugh at the outfit he chose for you. Pink striped pants with a white onesie with purple and tan hearts all over.

You did not care though. I came home and you guys were smiling at each other. I am so glad you get to have that time with Dad!

The gift that keeps on giving...

What better birthday present than this face? There has not been a single morning when I have walked into your room and found you grumpy. You always turn on the biggest smile and show me your amazing ab strength. How could I possible ask for anything else on my birthday when I get this?

Daddy's Little Girl

Every night we lay out your blanket and we do your physical therapy exercises and play with toys. I don't know who has more fun- you or us. You have this funny little habit of pushing both your legs high in the air and crashing them down to the ground. I can't help but be jelous of your rock-hard abs! Anyway, you have us so wrapped around our fingers that we cannot help but imitate you. I could not pass up a photo opportunity of you and Dad getting in some play time. Who is having more fun? You or him?

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Dear Little One,

It obvious you are bored stiff with lying on your back and that combined with my incessant worrying about your flat head has pushed me over the edge! You need exercise... you need fun... you need an EXERSAUCER! Yes, my friends. This is the cadillac of exersaucers. The seat rotates (which took you all of two seconds to figure out) and every darn little toy on there makes an obnoxious sound. I put you in there and it was immediate sensory overload! You did not know where to look or what to play with first. The cacophony of sounds coming out of there made my stomach hurt. But boy, howdy! You loved that exersaucer! You have been playing in it for a week or so now and it cracks me up. You are all about that toy for about 15 minutes, and then it is just too much. Overstimulation is putting it lightly.

P.S. Daddy keeps eyeing your toy corner warily as it is growing by the day! =)

Eskimo Kisses

After a nice long weekend, I was bound and determined to get you and I out of the house for a walk. But when I woke up this morning, it was COLD! I went back and forth a few times, but decided that you and I are in desperate need of some fresh air and come hell or high water, we were going out there. So... the layering starts.
I left your jammies on (no need to put new cold clothes on)
I then layered on another fleece onesie
I tried on a few hats until one covered your ears and most of your face.
How about some little mittens?

Into the stroller you go.
Add a blanket
Cover with waterproof, windproof, coldproof, any kind of weather proof fly and you are good to go!

You promptly fell asleep while your momma lumbered around the school track a few times with a fat Doobers in hot pursuit.

Maybe cold days are not so bad after all!