Spring Cleaning

Look Familiar?

Over the past few weeks we've been homebodies trying to clean up around the house and fully recover from the construction. We've gotten into a great routine. During the week, Daddy drops me off at daycare, and Mommie picks me up. At night we get to play for a little while or go for a walk. Around six o'clock, I eat my dinner, which is more than just milk now that I've started eating solid food. Usually M&D use dinner to introduce me to the new food of the week. So far I've gotten to eat rice meal, oat meal, and apples. M&D give me one new food at a time to make sure that I'm not allergic. After I finish my solid food, I get to drink a bottle to satisfy my hunger. I have to eat a lot since I'm growing so much.

I'm Good at Feeding Myself

After my bottle, I put on my pajamas and get ready for story time in the rocking chair. M&D take turns. One night Mommie will hold me while Daddy reads, and the next night they switch places. We get to read one or two books depending on how long the are. I'm usually quiet during story time because I like to focus on the words and pictures. Between the stories I sometimes finish off my bottle or get a little more time trying to burp.

Story Time in the Rocker

After story time, I say good night to M&D, we turn on the ocean and light, and I lay down in my crib. M&D set me down on my back, but I like to roll onto my stomach to sleep. While I'm getting into position, they sing me Twinkle, Twinkle. Then it's dream time.

My Nursery

I still sleep 10 to 11 hours each night. Sometimes I wake up needing a bottle in the middle of the night if I haven't eaten enough during the day, but usually I just sleep. It's easy to rest in my nursery since M&D recently finished arranging it. They got rid of the old day bed and replaced it with a wardrobe where I can keep my clothes. It also has the ABC's, so I can learn my letters.

Clowning Around in Target

Of course, we don't stay at home all the time. On the weekends, we get to at least go shopping. We buy groceries, and formula, and lots of other things. I take the opportunity lounging in my car seat to catch up on my beauty rest.

Fashion Show!

Everyone on Easter

Cool Like the Easter Bunny

This past weekend was very special. Sure, it was Easter, but the most unique part was that I got to see all of my grandparents and great-grandparents on the same day! It was a long day driving to Chicago with stops at Temple and College Station along the way....noooo...I'm just being silly. I didn't go visit everyone, but I did use my cute smile to lure as many folks as I could to visit me :)

Family week actually started last Sunday when Mimi flew in to visit. She stayed with us for the night then took me to daycare on Monday morning. I showed her my classroom and introduced her to Miss Becky and Miss Adriana. Super family week continued on Thursday when Papa flew in from Chicago. I showed him my daycare too. I like to show everyone all my toys and my crib. I also showed Papa my new play area. M&D moved their dinning table to the newly remodeled sun room so that I could have an area all to myself between the kitchen and the living room. It has a nice foam mat to play on plus my gym and all my toys. I'm lucky to be able to live in a place with such nice amenities for the low amount of rent I pay.

Showing Papa how to Sit in a Bumbo

On Saturday, Mimi returned, and she brought Great Gramps with her. We spent the morning smiling and giggling at each other. We posed for a few photos too.

Mimi, Great Gramps, and Me

Smiles All Around!

After lunch, I said goodbye to Mimi, Papa, and Great Gramps, and M&D drove me to College Station where we continued the Easter celebration with Nana, Papaw, and Great Grandmother. In addition to the smiles, giggles, and photos, I had some Easter surprises waiting for me including lots of new, larger clothes, which is a good thing since I've been growing out of my current ones. It's time to retire my 3-6mo clothing and move up to 6-9mo. The Easter bunny also brought me some new books, toys, and a few colored eggs.

Mommie, Great Grandmother, and Me

Portrait Time

Four Generations of Ladies

Even though I wasn't in my nursery, I slept well on Saturday night. Smiling for all my grandparents and great grandparents wore me out! I can't wait to see everyone again soon.