My Little Rolly Polly

Lucy is getting to be a pro at rolling over. She automatically flips as soon as you put her on the playmat. Which now means that we need to start baby-proofing the house. Sigh... so not ready to deal with that.

For the past 2 weeks, Lucy has been going to Ms. Donna for daycare. She absolutely loves it and is doing amazingly well there. It was tough on me at first, but even more difficult was getting back into the routine of working. I'm not talking about my actual job, just the preparation it takes to get 2 people now ready in the morning (some days, 3 people, but Cody can kinda be self-sufficient when he needs to). The hardest part is having to give Lucy her reflux meds 30 minutes before she eats in the morning. So, I have been giving them to her while she is still almost asleep, and then setting up the "eating station" for cereal and bottle. Then, I have to pray that she doesn't spit up all over me while she is eating (or pee all over me like she did this morning, right before church) because I honestly don't have time to change and 7th graders don't like the smell of regurgitated breakfast. It has been an adjustment, but, knock on wood, I think I have it down now. All I can say is Thank God for French Vanilla Coffee Mate and Folgers in my cup(s) every morning!

I will say I am so excited to be back in my classroom this year! My students are so awesome and excited to learn, and that pumps me up. I am already compiling a list of all these fun ideas and games I have come up with to start teaching Lucy when she is a bit older. I think teaching 3rd in the past will help me get Lucy started with phonics and reading. Sadly, I have already made her flashcards. I know, I am ahead of myself, but I love learning, and want Lucy to be the same way. I won't push her, I promise - I will not be "THAT" mom (the one I dreaded during parent conferences).

I have to say that I am extremely proud of how Lucy has been doing in Mass lately. She was baptized back in May and has been attending Church with us on an (almost) weekly basis. So far, she has been excellent, and she loves the praise and worship music. I don't understand people that baptize their children, and then don't bring them to church b/c they "are too little" -- you are never too little to practice your faith. So what if they get noisy, God is cool with it (and so is your priest). Okay, off my soapbox.

Lucy will begin yellow fruits and veggies next week. I won't bore you with the details of that. I am sure it will be messy and cute. Picture it yourself :)

It was a BIG week!

Lucy had a very exciting week, with many new milestones and whatnot. She went from rolling over just a little bit, to doing it every time she hits the floor, repeatedly. She also went to daycare for the first time (harder on Mommy than anyone else) and LOVED it. She is going to do fabulously with Ms. Donna. She also started rice cereal yesterday b/c she is a big 4 month old. She is a "little people" now, as Grandma likes to call her. She is so much fun to play with now, and every day just gets better and better. I can't believe how quickly everything is happening. Tomorrow she will be graduating high school (hopefully with an abundance of college scholarships).

Here are your pics of the week. Enjoy!
Story time! Lucy loves to read - just like Mommy and polar opposite of Daddy!
Going to daycare for the first time. We had to be fashion forward to make a good impression.

Lucy enthralled with Daddy's facial hair.

First rice cereal feeding. She loves it!

Getting Bigger By The Second

I love to talk talk talk! I wonder where I get that from *ahem Grandmas ahem*

In exactly 35 hours my little baby girl will be going to daycare for the first time. I am not too thrilled about it, but it has to be done. Fortunately we found a wonderful home daycare provider about 2 blocks from my work. Lucy will be the only infant there, and will be extremely well cared for and loved. Monday morning will still suck though, no matter which way you slice it.

I have been with Lucy every day for (almost) 4 months, so this will be a huge transition for both of us. She is changing so much lately. She rolled over 3 times today -- belly-to-back, and rolled over 2 times yesterday back-to-belly. She is talking up a storm (just like here momma!), and loves to hold onto anything and everything. She is also teething like crazy. I thought her diaper leaked this morning, but discovered her side was soaked from the drool (she was sucking on her fists in the swing, and then sat on her hands - go figure). She loves to smile, and only Grandma can make her laugh out loud (not fair - maybe she speaks baby language?). Monday will be very rough.

Here are some cute updates of our angel - Enjoy!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Smith for my "Uncle Dopey" doll - that is what Daddy is called by his nieces and nephew.

Grandpa is my hero! I love when he makes funny faces at me!
Look at what a big girl I am!

Resting a little during tummy time on the bed.


Grandma makes me giggle

Random Pictures

Lucy is missing her relatives. The sign says "We miss you Wisconsin! Come and visit me in Texas!" Note the bear on the swing - it is Lucy's reminder of her Great-Great Uncle Harky.




Well we have been back from vacation for 2 days, and just now getting back into the swing of things. Lucy has definitely been a trooper with going from here-to-there-and-back! Tomorrow Daddy goes back to work, and the routine will be normal. Only 2 more weeks until I have to go back to work - which will be bitter sweet because I miss my students, but don't want to leave Lucy. Fortunately, our daycare provider is a block from school and super fantastic. I'm trying not to think about it.
Daddy and Lucy with cousin Carson - born the exact same day as Lucy!


Daddy dressed Lucy this morning and was very proud of the hat. He knows how to accessorize.

Her new hair bows came in that I ordered. We have over 30 now. We had to play dress up.....

Even Daddy had to play!


One happy family!
To order the bows and other cute things, go here.

Back from Cheese Country

This past week, Lucy, Cody and I have been in Wisconsin visiting family. It was extremely fun, and extremely exhausting all at the same time. I was overly freaked out about the plane ride. I hate going through airport security by myself, and now I had to do it with a 3 month old! I even got frisked at the Green Bay airport - that was awkward! But anyway, everything worked out and Lucy was an amazing traveler. But boy, do you have to pack the house when you go out of town. I don't think I brought anything for myself... I had every toy imaginable for Lucy (and Daddy) though.

The week brought tons of family gathering, gossiping, and laughing - oh, and who could forget eating! Poor Cody had the stomach bug for part of the trip, so he ended up losing 6 pounds (so not fair). He will make up for it this week, I am sure. He did get to golf and go to Packer Stadium with the guys. Lucy was hot potatoed for much of the trip - everyone wanted to hold her. She was a Mommy's girl for the first part, which was weird, but she adjusted. The weather was amazing (although, the cousins all thought it was hot and humid - ha!), and we spent much of the time outdoors. The best part though was getting to see everyone that I hadn't seen in 2 years, and see the places I hadn't been to in 15 years. We can't wait to go back to be with the family! Next time it will be in October 2010 for Brad and Becky's wedding. We are already making plans!

Here are some pictures from the journey. Ironically, I never got a group picture - I was too busy talking!




Mom at Cindy and Keith's house - getting ready to leave Wisconsin :(


Lucy's Pilot! She is a great travel companion.
Sabrina at Door County icecream parlor Not Been Licked Yet
I believe we took this same picture 15ish years ago!
Auntie Cindy with a passed-out Lucy. "I love you, Aunt Cindy!"
Still at the icecream parlor - Daddy and Mommy
Cindy, Brad, and Keith - one happy family of gnomes
Cody and I in Door County
Cody and Chris doing what they love best - talking football.
Sammy getting his face painted at the Little Chute Sidewalk Sale
Cody teaching Sabrina how to pump her legs.
Lucy at the airport -- so happy!
We miss you Brandy!