We Survived!

Our first time apart that is.

I don't know that I was as smiley as Miss Nora, but we did it.

While I was in Portland for 3 days, Daddy, Uncle Devon and Mimi all helped watch Nora, and from the photos, it appears she had a good time.

Daddy learned about night feedings for the first time, Mimi washed her first load of Bum Genius pockets, and Uncle Devon got spit up on so much he had to change his shirt.

I brought the Web cam, so I did get to see her briefly during my trip. She was very intrigued (as was Wrigley) by the computer that sounded like mom!

Also while I was gone, she rolled 3 times for Mimi...all while Daddy was in the shower, so he is still yet to see it.

I think he's starting to think we're making stuff up.

All in all, it wasn't quite as bad as I anticipated, but I don't care to do it often. It is, however, nice to know you have a good, caring family to step in when you need them.

Now, I've got to get back to cuddling with the bear and making up for lost time.

And We Have a Roller

She did it, she rolled!



Then she got very angry because she couldn't get off her tummy.

I know its not late for a baby to start rolling, but I really thought she was just going to bypass that milestone all together. She had absolutely no interest in trying to roll over -- she rarely ever lies down unless she's sleeping -- but then it just happened. Completely effortless, she just stretched her leg and rolled.

Yeah Nora!

The Fifth Month

Nora is 4 months old today!

Time to add a new page to the scrapbook. This time each month I look back and just can't believe how quickly it's flown and how much she's grown - no I'm not starting a Dr. Seuss book.

We have been so blessed to have such a happy and healthy baby. We braced ourselves for the hard part, and really, it never came - as long as she is being cuddled, Nora is content. And who can argue with extra cuddle time? I'm fairly certain it won't stay this way forever, so I'm relishing in it while it lasts.

Here is Nora's 4-month portrait:


See more photos from the fifth month here.

To Eat Solids or Not To Eat Solids? That is the Question.

We probably won't start for a little while yet, but I want to get her used to her high chair. Not to mention that she now officially hates lying down, and it's nice to have a place for her to sit up while we eat.

I plan to just wait for her to cue that she is ready. She is sleeping well, and her hunger needs are being met, so I don't see any reason to start new foods just yet. If she holds out until 6 months or so, I think we'll just skip cereal all together and go straight for the good stuff. Either way, she looks pretty adorable in her chair I got put together Sunday night.

Wardrobe Woes

After arriving home from a typical Monday at work, Nora and I were catching up on the day, babbling back and fourth. The conversation went something like this:

Me: Hi baby! Did you have a good day with daddy?
Nora: [big cheesy smile]
Me: I see daddy picked out mismatched clothes for you today.
Charlie: What do you mean?
Me: [chuckle]
Charlie: What's funny? Her pants are pink and brown polka dots, and her shirt is pink and white...

Want to see what I saw?