8 Weeks Old

We've discovered that we can suck on our hands (loudly), kick and splash in the bath, actually notice the toys suspended on the play mat, and are smiling a lot more often (especially on her changing table for some reason.) She's also in 3-6 month clothes for the most part. Nights are getting much better, and she generally goes anywhere from 5-8 hours, then back down for another 2-3. I'll take that! Here she is, 8 weeks old, hamming it up for the camera:

Lots in Common

What do Dodger and Lily have in common? Yes, I think they are both pretty cute, but that's not it. Drumroll please! They can both roll over. Yee haw! Dodger is a lot faster and better, and he doesn't cry during tummy time either, but he also couldn't roll over at 7 weeks old. I called Phil to tell him about her new trick, and she showed me that it was not an accident, and proceeded to flop over again. Good job little baby. You can start your triathlon training soon.

Forced to be Friends

I think he's a cute little guy myself...

Lily hasn't quite come around yet though.

Sweet Smiles

Playing Hookie

Friday was such a pretty day that Phil decided to take a half day from work and we made a quick trip to the Arboretum with Lily. They already have the pumpkin patch out, and we're planning to go back with her all decked out in her fall apparel and get some cute pictures with her friends. But we still took some pumpkin patch pictures that day. You can never have too many, right?

I hate pumpkins!

Off the charts

I thought my doctor was joking, but no, the little not so little baby is now the size of an average 2 month old. My doctor asked if I was feeding her cream cheese and ice cream. Not so much on the cream cheese, but she probably gets her fair share of ice cream from me. The stats are 11lbs 14oz, 23 1/4 inches long and I can't remember the head measurement but my doctor did say her head was big too (she can blame Phil for that one...well probably for her size in general.) So, while I am very happy that she is growing big and strong, I want her to slow down a little bit because it is going so fast. I can't believe she's already a little over a month old. Where does the time go?

Oh and at first I thought that Phil's nickname for her "The Lily Mammoth" was a little mean, but now I think it is well deserved. Sorry Lil!

International Babywearing Week

Babywearing might sound like a strange term, but it is a great way to keep your baby close, keep virus carrying strangers from touching them (only half kidding here!) get around much easier, and bond with your baby. Lily loves to be worn and she'll usually pass out immediately in a sling or mei tai. If you are my friend and you have a baby and want to check out one of our carriers, feel free! I have a few extra that I don't mind lending out. Oh and I had to include a few cute pictures of the babe below. I know the grandparents like seeing them!So cute, how can you not want to hold this little bit all the time?