Giana had a wonderful first Christmas! Well, I had a wonderful time dressing up and opening gifts for her, so I’m just guessing she thought it was wonderful too. Other disjointed Christmas thoughts: Even with the joy of having a new addition, there was a gaping hole with someone missing. It was hard not having grandma there for Christmas. She was always so proud when all her family came to.. Read More
Our big girl went on her first vacation to Wisconsin Dells. She did great! She hit the two month mark while we were there. We celebrated with her first trip to the pool. Everything is better with Giana here – even vacations.
Our little lady has been on the outside for two months now! The fact that she’s here, and ours, still amazes me. Things Giana likes: Smiling Saying “ohhhhh” when I talk to her Looking at the Christmas tree Wearing zippered sleep ‘n play outfits Looking at herself in the mirror Baths – she loves baths Things she still likes: Riding in the car – Yay! – makes everything much easier.. Read More
Contrary to all my motherly instincts, I have been attempting to teach my daughter how to be independent at just eight weeks. I’m back to work in less than four weeks and we both have to get ready for what daycare has in store for us. Nap time has been in her crib to try to get her used to it, but I have to jump up every couple of.. Read More
Giana and I spent some time in Iowa this past week. Seeing her in the place where I grew up got me reflecting on my childhood. We have been getting hospital bills and I have a new appreciation about the expense it will take to raise a child. When I grew up, we certainly weren’t at the top of the tax brackets, and I now realize that my parents must.. Read More
Giana rolled from her stomach to her back during tummy time on Sunday! We watched in amazement the first two times, then we got out the camera and she did it one more time – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzuR0BcfpvE **I realize everyone’s baby does this, and it probably isn’t all that exciting to anyone except for me….and Giana’s grandma, who also reads this blog. My apologies to everyone else! 🙂
I think that every day is a bit of an adventure with an infant. I thought about things like schedules and planning and using her crib before she was here. Now that Giana has arrived, sometimes those things go out the window. My Type-A personality likes planning. Scratch that, I love planning. I make lists just so I can check things off. I love to take a problem, figure out.. Read More
Our little Giana is six weeks old today! And she’s not all that little anymore. She weighed in this morning at a whopping 9 pounds, 13 ounces! For those of you keeping score at home, that’s exactly three pounds more than her birth weight (or an average of a half pound gain every week she has been on the outside). For the past several days, I have been enjoying a.. Read More
Wise words in the baby aisle at Target – Proof I’ve changed? This sign made me cry. Pre-baby: Rafael could probably count the times he saw me tear up on one hand. Post-baby: My poor husband is subjected to my hormonal sniffling. (“I just love her so much!” I wailed to him the other day.) Oy.
Our sweet little girl is four weeks old today. People always told me how fast the time would go, and I believed them…but seriously, I really can’t believe how fast the time has flown. I have so much I need to write about her birth and first weeks, but another list will have to suffice for now. Giana is sleeping on my chest and it is hard to type one.. Read More
