New Things I Like

Me and my Rosie!

Have I told you about my new favorite toy Rosie?  She's a flower rattle.  Daddy named her Rosie the Rattler!  I really like when Mommy plays with me and Rosie!  Mommy takes her and shakes her in front of me and then sings "You are my sunshine", except she changes the last part of the song so she sings "so please don't take my Sophia Joy away!".  Anytime Mommy takes out Rosie it makes me smile!  Thank you Titi Nora for my Rosie!

Gam-Maw likes to take me and put me on her knee and bounce me like if I was on a horsey.  And she says "Giddy up horsey!".  I really like that too!  Gam-Maw says I'll probably like crazy rides like daddy because I like to be bounced up and down.  I can't wait until I'm bigger so I can get on a roller coaster!  Mommy says she's not sure if she'll get on the roller coaster with me, but I think if I give her the poochy lip she might get on it with me and Daddy!

I need a few minutes when I wake up from a nap!

I've started to notice the TV.  Mommy has to tell me to stop watching tv during feeding time because I like to turn my head to see the tv and then I drip my milk all over my face!  But there are so many colors on the tv and noises that come from there I can't help but to look at it!  So today Mommy needed to get some laundry separated and decided she would try putting on one of my DVD's on the tv for me.  So she put my bouncer on the bed so I could see the TV and popped one of my Veggie Tales DVD in.  It was a love one.  So I got to see Madame Blueberry and Larry and Sweet Pea.  Mommy says one of her favorite songs is Larry's "I love my lips", and I can see why!  I love my lips too!  I love making bubbles with them!!

Another thing I like is putting my fingers in my mouth and chewing on them! Mommy thinks its because my gums are itchy because I'm getting ready to teethe (she thinks I'm going to be an early teether).  I don't know what's going on with my teeth, I just know that I really like how chewing on my fingers (or Mommy's) feels!

I like sleeping in Mommy and Daddy's bed!

I like exercising too!  All day I kick and kick and kick!  Mommy says I'm going to be good at soccer - which makes my Uncle Tony really happy! He says he's going to teach me how to play soccer! 

The last thing  I want to tell you that I like is that I'm going to Miami next month to visit my Mima and my titis and tios!  I can't wait to see everyone!!!  See you in 5 weeks!

I outgrew my NB clothes - but my 0-3 mths are still HUGE on me!

Like my burp cloth hat?

Lots of Firsts

Like my bunny slippers?

I've had a lot of firsts lately!  In the past couple of weeks I've gone to church for the first time, got my first set of shots, hung out in my Snugli carrier, stayed alone with Gam-Maw, and went to my first dinner party. 

Mommy and Daddy took me to church for the first time two Sundays ago.  The drive to church put me to sleep - it's a long drive, an hour and five minutes! - and I stayed sleeping through the worship.  I started to wake up when the pastor started to preach - he's kinda loud when he preaches, and sometimes he kinda yells - so Mommy took me outside of the sanctuary.  I heard all the babies in the nursery, and some were crying, and even though Mommy told me she wasn't going to put me in there, I got nervous that I'd be with all the crying babies, so I decided it was best just to go back asleep so Mommy would let me stay with her.  Mommy didn't really get to hear the pastor preach though because she was too worried that I was going to wake up and cry.  A nice lady showed Mommy the nursing room where mommys can go and change and feed their babies. So that's where we stayed while Daddy stayed in service.  Daddy liked the service so we went back this weekend.  I woke up during the worship again but right after Mommy changed me and fed me I went straight to sleep.  I was a good girl and stayed sleeping so Mommy could go back into the service.  There was a different man preaching this week and he didn't yell, so it was easier for me to stay sleeping.  Going to church isn't so bad because if I'm a good girl and stay sleeping I get extra cuddle time with Mommy instead of sleeping in my carseat by myself.  :)
 

Me after my first time in my Snugli.

Last week I went shopping with Mommy and Gam-Maw.  Mommy didn't have my stroller with her so she decided to bring the Snugli carrier with us.  While shopping in the mall Mommy put me in the carrier.  At first I wasn't too sure I liked it, but after awhile I just fell asleep.  And it was a good sleep!!!  I think I like this carrier!  I hope Mommy puts me in it again soon!

Last Tuesday was my two month doctor's appointment.  I'm now 9lbs 10oz and 22 inches long.  Doctor says I'm growing just fine and starting at 4 months I can start trying rice cereal :)  My two month visit was also so that I could get my first set of shots.  They first gave me some yummy medicine in my mouth and then surprised me with three needles in my thighs!  The nurse was really fast, but it still hurt me.  I cried, but only for a minute or two.  Mommy was quick to pick me up and comfort me. The nurse said I might get a fever, but I was one of the lucky babies who didn't get a fever. I was just really sleepy the rest of the day.  Mommy gave me extra loving that day and told me how good of a girl I was.  She told me that if I was older she would have gotten me some ice cream for being such a good girl.  I liked that idea! I can't wait until I can have some ice cream!!

On Wednesday morning Mommy left me with Gam-Maw alone for the first time!  It was only for about seven minutes while she ran to the Old Country Store, but I knew she was leaving.  I woke up the minute she left and waited up for her.  I didn't cry, but I did miss her!
Today was filled with a lot of firsts too.  It was the first day I wore a dress, the first time I've worn sneakers, and the first time I went to a dinner party!!!  The dinner party was here at Gam-Maw's house, and it was only with a couple of her friends, but I stayed awake the entire time during dinner and behaved! I didn't cry once!  I wanted to make sure that Gam-Maw let me come back to her next dinner party!  After everyone was done eating though I got hungry and sleepy.  So I had to leave the party early so that I could go to bed.  I can't wait until the next dinner party though so I can put on another dress!!!

Me sleeping with my Daddy!

Oh, you know what else I'm doing now?  Laughing!  But only with Daddy! Mommy's a little jealous that I only laugh with Daddy, but have you met my Daddy?  He's pretty funny!  Mommy did get to hear me laughing with Daddy this week though.  I've been laughing with Daddy for about two weeks now.  I'm still learning how to laugh so I don't do it often.  But once I learn how to do it real well I'll laugh for Mommy!

That was a really long update, but I wanted you to know how I'm doing!  I'm happy and I'm healthy and can't wait to meet all of you who I haven't already! 

Finally wearing 0-3 months clothes!!!

Being Outdoors

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Today I turned 6 weeks!  It's also my cousin Ali's birthday (or as she likes to call me - the sister I never had in a million years) and my Uncle Will's birthday (Daddy's brother).  Lots of reasons to be happy today! So many great people are celebrating their birthdays :)  So Happy Birthday Ali and Uncle Will! 

My cousin Ali had to get blood work done today as part of her physical and she was lucky because she was able to have Mima draw her blood.  I wish I was closer to Mima so that when it was time for me to have my blood taken my Mima could do it.  Mima told me that Ali didn't even cry when they took her blood!  I hope I'm that brave when I get older.  Maybe my cousins Ali and Dominick can teach me how to be so brave!

Mommy, Daddy and I took a little adventure today to Mommy's doctors appointment in Danville.  I was a good girl the entire trip!  I like long car rides...just not too long!  I liked that Daddy was able to go with us this time so that Mommy could sit in the back with me.  I don't like to be in the back of the car all by myself.  It gets lonely back there! When we got back home Mommy put my bouncer outside on the front porch where her and grandma were sitting.  It was such a beautiful day out!  I was able to relax in the fresh air for a few hours.  I napped out there, ate out there, and just enjoyed the entire time! Maybe this fresh air thing isn't such a bad thing.  Maybe I'll try hanging out in the sun again sometime soon!  Mommy says I may like the sun a little more if I was wearing a hat.  She said she would try to find one that fits me.  I like the idea of a hat but Mommy doesn't really know where to find one with the elastic that goes around my chin so that it doesn't fall off.  So if any of you know where my Mommy and Daddy can buy one, please let her know! 

Grandma went to Maryland for the weekend.  She went to go spend time with Grandpa so that he didn't have to make the long drive down here.  Grandma says he needs a break from the drive sometimes.  So the next couple of days its just me and Mommy.  And it's almost Sunday - my favorite day of the week right now, because that means Daddy gets to stay home with me and Mommy!  Daddy says he's going to take that job at the church furniture company so that means he'll be home with us a lot more!  I'm so excited about having daddy home with me in the evenings and on the weekends!  He starts his new job on Tuesday.  If everything with this new job goes as planned it means Mommy will get to stay home with me a lot longer!  Isn't that great?

I don't have any new pictures today.  Mommy had a hard time getting good ones of me with her camera phone and she didn't have the digital camera with her downstairs.  But I promise my next update will have pictures. 

My Second Holiday - St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Today was a long day for me and Mommy.  Today I celebrated my 1st St. Patrick's Day!  I was so excited I didn't sleep much throughout the day.  I didn't want to miss any part of it since I'm part Irish.  Mommy is exhausted from today but I'm planning on letting her get some sleep tonight since I didn't get much sleep during the day.

My first time sunbathing!

Mommy and I ran some errands on our own and then we joined Grandma on some errands.  We went to the Post Office to try and get some stamps so that we can send out my hospital pictures to the family but the Post Office here is closed during lunch time!  They only have two people who work in that entire post office!  We aren't having much luck getting stamps!  This town is a lot different than Miami Mommy says.

Grandma and Mommy then took me to the Nursery.  I got to see lots of pretty flowers!  Grandma bought some and planted them in planters on the deck.  They are really pretty.  I can't wait to get bigger so I can play in the dirt and help plant those pretty flowers.  Grandma says we'll get to go back to the nursery to get more flowers as the weather gets warmer and new flowers arrive.

Since the weather was so nice today Mommy decided I needed to work on my tan so she took me outside on the back deck to get some sun.  I didn't like being out there too much.  The sun is too bright.  Bagel was really enjoying laying out in the sun, so Mommy said when I get a little bigger she'll lay me next to Bagel in the grass to get a tan - so he can show me how it's done!  Bagel spent almost the whole day out there sunbathing!  I guess the sun isn't so bad!  The weather is supposed to be even nicer tomorrow Mommy said, so maybe I'll get another chance to try out the sun!

After spending some time on the deck we went down in the yard and I got to meet Moe and Lucky (grandma's horses). Moe was a little shy and wouldn't get too close, but Lucky came right up to Mommy who was holding me.  Grandma is trying to sell the horses but if she still has them when I get bigger she says I can ride them!

Just a few more days until Spring!

Oh, Daddy got offered a sales job today at a church furniture company.  If Daddy takes the job he'll go back to working regular hours.  That means he'll be home every night for dinner and he'll be home on weekends with us!  I hope that works because I would really like to spend more time with him!

Grandma is planning on going to Maryland this weekend so it'll just be Mommy and me at home tomorrow night and Saturday, so if she doesn't get a chance to type my blog for me, forgive her, she's probably busy spending time with me!



Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!  I can't wait for my next holiday - My 1st Easter!

New Update

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Hi Everyone!

I know it's been awhile since I've blogged.  I'm sorry about that, but I haven't given Mommy much time to type my blog for me.  Grandma was sick when she came back from Maryland and then Daddy caught the nasty cold Grandma had.  Mommy was really busy taking care of me and didn't have time to type up my thoughts.  But now everyone in the house is well again.  Mommy and I were really lucky and didn't catch it!  Mommy's antibodies must be really strong because it protected us both!

I went to the doctors on Friday for my One Month Check-up and they say I'm growing well.  I'm now 8lbs 14oz and 21 inches long.  Mommy says she can tell I've gotten longer because some of my pants don't go all the way down to my feet anymore!  The doctor said I have a little bit of thrush and gave me some medicine for it.  It should go away soon the doctor said. I don't like the taste of it and so I spit up a lot of it.  Mommy is happy that the medicine doesn't stain because I get it on my clothes a lot, even when I have a bib on.  I don't mean to make more work for Mommy by spitting it up on my clothes, but I really don't like that medicine.  It's not like my Mylicon that taste sweet.  

My Easter Dress!

 Last week Grandma, Mommy and I went shopping.  We got my Easter dress and shoes!  I am so excited about Easter.  Mommy says the Easter Bunny will be coming and he'll leave me an Easter basket full of goodies!  I wonder what he'll leave me!  
 



Last night Mommy made me a St. Patrick's Day tutu.  She said it wasn't hard to make, and even said that she'll make Daddy one for Halloween.  Daddy wants to dress up like Ace Ventura (I don't know who that is, but Daddy seems to think he's a funny person) but he can't find a tutu that fits him.  Maybe Mommy can make me and Daddy a matching tutu and we can take a picture together!  That would be funny!

Me in my St. Patrick's Day Tutu!

Mommy and Daddy took me to take my one month pictures at Sears today.  I couldn't decide what to wear so I brought two outfits.  Here is a link to the Sears website where you can see all my pictures! 
 
http://searsphotos.com/SessionLink.ashx?n=S42094R1111013&p=BSXJP

Daddy found some fun features on his camera phone today and so he took some fun pictures of me as well.  

 
Well it's past my bedtime so I better get to sleep.  I'll try to get Mommy to write more for me tomorrow, but if not, hopefully all these pictures will hold you over until our next post.  Good night everyone!

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Today was a relaxing day.  I slept well last night and in my Rock N Play sleeper.  Mommy was proud of me for sleeping so well!  I'm starting to stay awake a little longer during the day too.  Soon I'll be up long enough to learn new games with Mommy.  She can't wait to teach me Peek-A-Boo and Patty Cake. 

Look at how big I'm getting!  Mommy calls me gordy!

Mommy and Daddy still aren't sure what color my eyes are going to be.  They are looking like a grayish blue right now, so they think my eyes will either be hazel or blue.  Mommy and Daddy both hope they'll turn blue.  I don't mind what color they turn.  Even if they turn brown, I'll be happy, because then my eyes will be like Mommy's.  Oh, and the bumps on my head, the ones from when they vacuumed me out, have gone down a lot!  No more heart shaped head!  Another sign that I'm growing well!

Today Mommy read to me from my LullaBible book.  It's a lullaby book that is based on the bible stories.  Today we read about Genesis 1:1 and I learned that God loves me and cares for me!  Daddy tried to play the CD that comes with the book but his computer started acting up and it ate the CD.  Daddy was smart though and restarted his computer and we got the CD back.  Mommy says we'll try again tomorrow.  I liked hearing the lullabible story though.  There are tons of stories in there, and Mommy said we'll read from it often.  I need to remember to give my Mima a big hug and kiss for getting me that book! 

We stayed in today since we had real bad weather advisories.  I experienced my first thunderstorm today.  Mommy said I was really brave because I didn't get scared.  Bagel and Casper were a little scared of the thunder and would bark at it but I just slept right through it.  Tomorrow we get to leave the house for a little while.  Mommy has her doctors appointment to check on her c-section incision, and then we have to go to the store to pick up more formula.  Daddy goes back to work tomorrow, so I'm going to miss him.  It was really nice to have him home with me and Mommy.  I love being able to take naps with him!  Guess we'll have to wait until next weekend.

This Friday I'll be one month old!  Mommy wants to take me to Sears to have pictures taken.  I hope the pictures come out nice! My second holiday is coming up in just two and a half weeks - St. Patty's Day.  Mommy said we need to find me something green to wear, especially because I'm part Irish.  I hope I get lots of kisses on that day! 

I have to be up early for another adventure out with Mommy and Daddy tomorrow.  I need my beauty rest, so I'm going to bed now!  Good night everyone!  And thank you for reading my blog! 

Spring is Coming!

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Today was the first time in a week that Daddy stayed home with us! Daddy spent some time with me last night after he got home. And then I slept really well all last night!

This morning I was a little fussy because I had a ton of gas. Mommy is still giving me Mylicon but sometimes I still get a ton of gas pockets that hurt my tummy. Grandma needed Mommy's help with the computer so she took me for awhile and was able to put me to sleep by walking around the house with me. Mommy also learned that it helps my belly when she takes my legs and pushes them up towards my belly.

Today was the first time since I had to be under the special lights that I slept in my princess bassinet. Mommy spent most of the day re-organizing the room, so I stayed out of the way by taking naps in my bassinet. Later on in the day Mommy took me out to the backyard to see the garden. Grandma showed us all the flowers that were waking up! There are pretty purple flowers growing already in one of the flowerbeds, and there are quite a few daffodils and tulips coming up already too! Grandma says in the next week or so we need to get out there and clean out all the flowerbeds and get the veggies and fruits planted. I can't wait to spend some time outdoors! I'll hopefully get a nice tan! Mommy says for the summer we'll get me a baby pool and a cute bathing suit so that I can work on my tan too!

Other highlights from today - Daddy says I'm very advanced since I was holding my own bottle during my feeding today! Oh, and I got to spend some time in my Boppy. Daddy put me to lay down on my boppy and I loved it because I could sleep on my side! My favorite way to sleep!

Daddy's off tomorrow and I think we are going to try and take Mommy to the doctors. I hope Mommy's incision is okay!

Quacker-Rican

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Mommy woke up today and realized that her c-section incision might be infected. She called the doctor and he said to put Betadine Solution on it and put a bandage over it. Mommy's incision is hurting her a little bit, and so is the bruise just above the incision. I think Mommy's been over doing it, so today I decided to stay up a little bit longer in between my feedings during the daytime so that Mommy couldn't do too much other than taking care of me.

Mommy and I were going to watch Saturday morning cartoons for the first time this morning, but after looking at the TV Guide we realized that there weren't many good cartoons on! Mommy said she'll find some of her favorite cartoons from when she was younger so we can watch together. I can't wait to see the cartoons like the Smurfs, the Rugrats, and Woody Woodpecker! Since we couldn't find any good cartoons Mommy gave me a bath and after putting me in my duckie robe told me I was a "quacker-rican". :)

Grandma came back from Maryland and boy did she miss me. She spent some time with me so that Mommy could get some things done, and then later on in the evening she gave Mommy another break. Grandma even fed me my bottle this afternoon!

Tonight I'm going to try and be a good girl and let Mommy get some sleep! Tomorrow is Daddy's first day home since he started working. I can't wait to spend time with him!

3 Weeks Old Today!

Friday, February 25th, 2011
Today is my 3 week birthday! I decided I didn't want to just wear one outfit today, so I did things like pee during diaper changes so that Mommy would HAVE to change me! So far I'm on outfit number 4 for the day! :)

Mommy says she thinks I'm going through a growth spurt because I'm getting hungrier faster and eating a little more then usual. She says my little legs are starting to fill out too. No more chicken legs! :) About half of my newborn clothes finally fit me...but there are still some that are still too big on me! I hope that I can get good use out of my clothes before it gets too warm out. Most of my newborn and 0-3 months outfits are long sleeves or warm. Mommy was hoping that I would be small but she really didn't think it would warm up so quickly outside. She's kinda excited that it's warming up outside though because that means we can go for little adventures to the park and maybe even have a picnic!

Mommy taught me a new song last night - Jesus Loves Me. I like that song. When the song says "they are weak, but He is strong" she grabs my arms and helps me make muscles! I really like when she does that, it makes me smile! I can't wait to see what songs she'll teach me next.

Grandma stayed in Maryland an extra day because the weather is bad up there. So it'll be another night of just Mommy and I. I enjoyed the quiet in the house, and thought Mommy might enjoy some quiet too, so I slept most of the afternoon and evening. I overheard Mommy talking to Mima on the phone today and she was telling Mima how much she loves staring at me when I'm sleeping because I make the cutest faces when I stretch. I'm going to have to work on some new cute faces so it can keep making Mommy smile!

Tomorrow is Daddy's last day of work for the week! He gets to stay home with us on Sunday and Monday! I can't wait to spend the whole day with him! Maybe he'll take a nap with me again!

Keeping Mommy Company!

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Last night I got some special one on one time with Daddy. He was so quiet coming in the house after work late last night that Mommy didn't even hear him come in the room! Daddy wanted Mommy to get some uninterrupted sleep so he took care of me at my 1:30am feeding. It was great because Daddy just held me and walked around with me so that I would go to sleep. I sure do love spending time with my Daddy!!

Mommy started giving me Mylicon yesterday to help with my gas. I think it's working because I'm sleeping a little bit better in between my feedings. I still have some gas, but it's a little easier on my tummy now! Mommy says I sound like an adult passing gas and that it can clear a room. I guess I take after my Daddy!

Mommy gave me my bath this afternoon and unlike most babies, I kinda like the water. I especially love it when Mommy washes my hair! Oh, and I finally let Mommy file down my nails so I would stop scratching myself. It's not so bad once you get used to it. Mommy says that when I get bigger she'll take me to go get my nails done with her. I can't wait to get my nails painted!

Grandma left today for Maryland today. So that left me and Mommy home alone for the afternoon and evening. So I decided to stay up this evening in between my feedings to keep Mommy company. I was a good girl and didn't fuss, but I know Mommy had a hard time finding time to cook without someone to watch me while she was busy in the kitchen. So she brought my Fisher-Price Rock N Play Sleeper into the kitchen so I could watch her cook. I can't wait until I'm older and I can help Mommy cook! Or even better, I can't wait until I get to taste all that yummy food!!

Lots of Rest!

I didn't sleep too well last night. I kept wanting to be in bed with Mommy! She finally gave in and then I slept comfortably. Daddy didn't get home until after midnight so I didn't get to see him very much. Then he was out the door 10am for his interview. Daddy told me that he was going to work really hard to make sure that Mommy can stay home with me to take care of me. I'm so lucky to have that Daddy!

I didn't think I'd get the chance to spend time with Daddy today, but his interview didn't last very long so he was able to come home for a while before he had to go into work at 4pm. Daddy fed me, changed my diaper, and then took a nap with me. I really enjoyed that!

Then Mommy and Grandma had to pick up some things at the store so I went with them. Grandma bought me those really neat Hallmark books that you can record yourself reading the book and then replay it. She bought me THREE of them! Then while Mommy was feeding me she read them all to me! I can't decide which one I like best. There's Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, All The Ways I Love You, and Bright & Beautiful. I'm so lucky to have a Grandma and a Mima who like to spoil me! Especially with books!

Other then that I was able to rest today. My neighbor Devyn came by again to say hi to me. Today he brought his dog, Bear, with him. Bear was really hyper today and all three of the dogs were running around playing. Even Bagel was playing! It must have excited Bagel and Casper, because for the rest of the evening they barked and barked and barked. It's a good thing I've already become used to their noises because I was able to sleep through most of their barking.

Well it's time for me to go to sleep now. Mommy needs some rest too! She's been busy taking care of me, but she tells me she doesn't mind that she enjoys it. I believe her because when she wakes me up for my feedings in the middle of the night and I can see she's tired, she still smiles at me and tells me she loves me. One thing is for sure, I have a Mommy and a Daddy who love me very much!

My First Day Out With JUST Mommy!

Last night I was a little fussy. I'm having some gas issues, so I'm keeping Mommy up a little longer then usual at night. I don't think she minds too much though because when I'm gassy she puts me to sleep on her chest so that she can rub my back for me. I really like that and it usually puts me to sleep pretty fast. I think Mommy likes rubbing my back too!

Today was our first day pretty much on our own. Mommy gave me a bath in my new baby tub. She had to use the foam sponge in the bath because I really didn't like the hardness of the bath by itself. I made bubbles again during bath time! This is something I think we'll be laughing about for years to come!

After bath time it was time for us to go to the doctors. I was a good girl all the way to the doctors office in Danville. I think Mommy was a little worried about driving because it was the first time I got to sit in the back of the car by myself. I didn't want Mommy to have to worry about me too much so I went straight to sleep and slept until we got there.

The doctor says I'm progressing fine. I'm now 7lbs 12oz and Mommy says I'm growing too fast! She wants me to stay little as long as possible, but I can't wait to be bigger so that I can play peek-a-boo with her and have her tickle me! Daddy's off to work and I won't see him until tomorrow. He has a job interview at 11am, so I may not get to spend too much time with him. I'm going to miss him!

I spent the rest of the afternoon at home alone with Mommy. I didn't want to tire Mommy out too much on our first day alone, so I took a nice long nap so Mommy could eat some lunch and relax before my next feeding. I even gave Mommy some time to pump! Mommy says I'm a good little girl and read me one of my favorite books while I was eating. I love it when she reads to me!

We still have the evening together and I'm hoping that my Mima will be able to get her Skype to work on her computer. She got to see me for a quick minute yesterday, but I wasn't able to see her. I miss my Mima and so does Mommy. I hope we get to see her soon.

Bath Time Bubbles!

Monday, February 21^st, 2011

Today was a pretty good day. Mommy put my new bunny blanket toy that my Tio Raul gave me in my bed with me last night. I think I’m going to like this toy! I slept real well being back at home. I even let Mommy and Daddy get a few hours of sleep in between my feedings. Me and Mommy let Daddy sleep in a little longer then usual today. He was really tired from the drive.

Daddy had his dates mixed up and we realized that he didn’t start his new job today, he starts it tomorrow! So we got another day at home with Daddy. It’s going to be different without Daddy around! But I’m sure Mommy will find lots of things to keep us entertained while we wait for him to come home!

The day overall was pretty uneventful. We went to Wal-Mart so that Mommy and Daddy could get me some things I needed – like MORE diapers and formula! I sure go through a lot of diapers! And Mommy practiced taking the stroller out of the car and putting it back in because tomorrow will be our first adventure on our own. I have my two week visit with the Pediatrician and it will be my first time out and about with just Mommy!

Oh, and today I realized that when I am taking a bath and I pass gas, little bubbles form in the water! I think Daddy will find that pretty entertaining. :)

Goodbye Miami

Sunday, February 19th, 2011

Today we drove back from Miami. It was a LOOOONG drive! I was sad to leave all of my family in Miami, but Mommy says I’ll see them all again soon. I really enjoyed being held by my cousins Dominick and Ali. I loved getting kisses from them too! Mommy says when I’m older they’ll teach me lots of cool things. Like Dominick said he’s going to teach me how to read. And Ali read me the “Is your mama a llama” book. I really liked that book.

I was a little fussy the first part of the trip. The sun was shinning in on me and making me all hot and sweaty. Mommy tried to keep me comfortable, but it wasn’t until they stripped me down into a onesie that I was finally comfortable. Once we got into Georgia I was fine. I got to rest a lot. Mommy sang to me whenever I started to get bored and it would put me right back to sleep. I love that song that Daddy made for me…”Baby Sophia, we love you. We love you our baby Sophia…” It’s my favorite. Daddy’s been singing it to me since I was in Mommy’s tummy!

We finally made it home and boy was I happy to get into my pajamas and get into my bed and go to sleep! While I am happy to be home, I do miss my Mima. Tomorrow will be the first day of my life that she won’t be able to hold me or kiss me. I sure hope her computer is working tomorrow so that I can see her on Skype!