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!

First Tooth!

Telling Rufus all about her new find!


As Grandma Jackie says, her grandaughter is freakin' advanced! I was wondering why little missy has been so clingy/fussy lately (past few days), and I figured it out. I thought there was no way at 3 months she could possibly be teething, but I was wrong. She has been drooling up a storm, and her hands are forever in her mouth (when the paci isn't). Well, I felt her gums tonight, and thought "what the heck is that?".... on her bottom right gum, a white little tooth is poking out. I believe she is going to be like momma and have those 4 Vampire teeth eventually - and this is one of those. Wow!

See, when I thought I wasn't going to have anything exciting to post....

Sidebar: I never said I wasn't going to keep this blog going - I am! I just don't update this one as much b/c we do the same stuff everyday, so life is monotonous right now. I am going to be blogging at both sites. Don't freak out - leave that job to the mom with the 3 month old vampire.

3 months or 13 weeks? You decide

Seriously, how could you not fall in love with that face?!?!


Why is it that technically Lucy will be 3 months old on the 22nd, yet she has been around for 13 weeks. I don't get the calendar. I think it was invented by a man who didn't understand pregnancy. Seriously, whoever said pregnancy was 9 months lied - because 9 months would be 36 weeks, and women get screwed with an additional 4 weeks of torture. It is frustrating! But anyway, Lucy is growing up.

She is excelling at tummy time, liking her medicine again (finally), and looks to things when you point to them (especially trees - she loves trees). Her smile will make anyone melt. She is a true flirt, yes, just like her mommy :) She is a big girl now, and we are very proud of her. Ask me about that statement in less than a week when she is on an airplane for the first time. Can you say scared to death? I think I will take a Vicodin.
She loves her bathtime!
Cousin Sabrina showing Lucy how to eat!

Also, I have been feeling guilty about not updating this site much... I don't want to bore anyone with day-to-day trivialities. Every time I think of something I want to talk about, mainly it sounds like bragging, and that is not my style. Anyway, I started a new blog here to share my views on all things not Lucy-related. Expect that to be updated more frequently. It's not that I don't love my daughter, I just don't think you find poop that fascinating.

Getting Behind

I have absolutely no idea how my sister-in-law has time to blog daily - and she has twins! I haven't posted in 2 weeks, and it isn't due to lack of material (well, maybe a little.. I am kinda boring right now). I can't find time to do anything but Lucy-it. Luckily this past week, my wonderful mom helped me out and let me attend a 3-day workshop on Language Arts Curriculum (and earn $500 in the process!), and watched my darling daughter. Let me tell you, that was tough. I am not one to let people help me, or pretty much take over for me. I felt totally guilty the whole time for not being with my daughter, and "pawning" her off on someone else. I know, I know, it is Grandma, but still -- I just felt so bad infringing upon her time (which I know she has little of these days). Anyway, thanks Mom for all your help!

I am going to get a little bit of me time weekly though. I am back at Weight Watchers meetings tomorrow. I am determined to fit back in to my school clothes by fall. I have been Jillian-and-Leslie-ing it daily, but my body is still all messed up. That does not work well on my psyche. I'll get there. I just have to convince dear hubby that spending points on fried-anything doesn't fit my game plan. He'll deal or go out to eat, case closed :)

Here are some cute pictures from the past week or two. My little girl is growing up! So surreal!
Aunt Stacie and Lucy - right after the dreaded 2-month shots. Thanks Auntie for all your help!
Lucy in the Bumbo Chair for the first time - she is getting there with holding her head up. She loves this thing!
Lucy and Nanny - too precious!

The new "wubby"... she is 50/50 on this thing. I think she is really in it for the doggie. Guess I will have to dig out my old Pound Puppies - I hear they are making a comeback.


Lucy at her very first 4th of July fireworks extravaganza. She loved the fireworks and was extremely upset when it was over. I took a video, but am an idiot - taking video of darkness doesn't work well apparently.
My favorite picture. Daddy and daughter taking a nap "together"... they both passed out for 1.5 hours like this. What a rough life!