Birth:
7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches long
6 Months Later:
16 pounds, 11 ounces and 26 inches long
In addition to eating 2 "real" meals a day (fruit/veggie purees and rice cereal), she got the clear to start eating finger foods! We tried banana: FAIL. We tried avocado: FAIL. We tried mango: FAIL. She loves the pureed sweet potatoes, pears, apples, peas, and squash. Today, Doug will introduce her to zucchini puree with rice cereal. So gourmet!
She has been sitting unassisted for almost a month and a half. Next challenge to conquer: CRAWLING!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Mrs. Doubtfire
For (nearly) 30 years, my mom has consistently acted selflessly, compassionately, and generously toward me. On numerous occasions, I haven't been able to find adequate words to thank her. In those situations, my mom has always told me that she knows I'm appreciative, but that's what moms do for their children. She would always remind me that when I had my own children, I would act the same way. Since having Sophie, I understand exactly what she means; I would do anything for my child.
Even though I am now a mother, my mom has continued to take care of me as her daughter. As I became anxious about returning to work and leaving Sophie, my mom volunteered to help with that transition this spring. For the next 10 weeks, she has put her life on hold in Spokane and moved over to Bellevue to love and to care for Sophie during the day. She has rented a furnished apartment (think: dorm room but worse....) and will be commuting back home to my dad on the weekends. (She will take a week off here and there for good behavior!) This amazing sacrifice helps us out for many reasons; it comforts us to know that Sophie is thriving during the day, because she is with somebody who nurtures her, educates her, and spoils her with hugs and kisses! Her support made my first week back to work an easy transition. Every afternoon, I struggled to think of new ways to say "Thank you" to my mom. Her thoughtful and generous actions mean everything to me and to Doug. (And, we must thank my wonderful dad who is sharing my mom with us during the weeks!!) Sophie and my mom enjoyed music and gym class this week. They went on several walks through the neighborhood. They sang the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" dozens of times....Sophie's routine wasn't disrupted thanks to my incredible mom.
The success of my first week back to school is in large part due to my mom, the best nanny in the world! My mom claims that she benefits as much from this arrangement as we do. And of course, this week, on several occasions, she reminded me that I would make this sacrifice for Sophie in 30 years. She's right.
We love you, Mom-Grandma-Mrs. Doubtfire extraordinaire!!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
A School Night
(taken on Easter 2010)My wonderful 5 1/2 month maternity leave has ended; I head back to BHS bright and early on Monday morning. I have been blessed to be able to stay home with Sophie this long, but I am still anxious about leaving her.
Highlights of my time at home:
-enjoying play dates with new and old friends
-walking/running through our beautiful neighborhood each afternoon
-drinking my morning chai on the carpet of the nursery while Sophie plays with her toys
-snuggling in bed each morning with Sophie and Doug
-mastering the art of the quick shower
-laughing at/with Sophie until my eyes fill with tears
-eagerly waiting for the post-nap HUGE, ear to ear grins that Sophie gives me from the crib
-emailing D photos of Sophie throughout the day
-strapping on the Baby Bjorn to take Sophie on adventures to the grocery store (she loves it as much as her mum), to the aquarium, to Pike Place Market
-observing Sophie develop, learn, grow, change on a daily basis
-reading stories in our pajamas on our comfy, cozy days :)
-falling asleep with gratitude after a stressful day of public meltdowns and blowouts
-lying on blankets in the living room under the Christmas Tree
-finding the closest drive-through Starbucks
-dancing and singing through the house hoping our neighbors don't see my crazy antics...
-mooing and peeping and meowing and quacking...
-learning patience
-falling more in love with my husband as I hear him remind Sophie how much he loves her
I have always struggled with change, and this "first" school night appears to be one of the biggest transitions in my life. I didn't think it was possible to love somebody as much as I love Sophie. The thought of leaving the house before she wakes up each morning makes me sad. I don't want to miss one minute of her beautiful, amazing life.
But, I will work hard to be a fabulous teacher, a fabulous wife, and a fabulous mum. (Plus, in case anything goes wrong, I've stockpiled our house with enough groceries, filled the freezer with homemade food for Sophie, done load upon load of laundry, purchased extra batteries, lightbulbs, and paper towels, organized and reorganized every room in our house, and forced my husband to miss parts of the Masters to mow the lawn...we're prepared for Armageddon at this house!!)
**Stay tuned for next week's post when I introduce you to the person taking care of Sophie this spring....Mrs. Doubtfire has nothing on our nanny**
Monday, April 5, 2010
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