Saturday, October 31, 2009
Bumbo Time
The Bumbo is a magical device that helps babies sit up before they can do it on their own. Because Miss M's neck strength has been so good lately we decided to try her out in it. She seemed to like it. She spends most of her awake time just looking around so we think this will give her more freedom to look where she pleases.
Happy Halloweenie!!
Today was not just M's first Halloween - it was her first real holiday. Sorry, but Labor Day doesn't count for much. We had a baby shower today and luckily it was a dress up shower so we had somewhere to wear our costumes. Miss M was duck and I was a hunter.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Party Animal
This weekend M went to her first birthday party. Our friends' son Ethan turned 3 so we went to celebrate at the Seattle Children Museum. It is a really great place - full of indoor activities for kids. Here are some pics to show what an awesome time M had.
She was very excited to go through the swamp tunnel.
She tuckered herself out talking to the raccoon.
She was learning Spanish phrases from her new Hispanic friend.
She was meditating before eating cake and opening her gift bag.
Here is a family portrait.
She was meditating before eating cake and opening her gift bag.
Here is a family portrait.
Monday, October 19, 2009
First Babysitter
While I went to the doctor on Friday our fabulous neighbor Shay babysat Mabel. It was only for an hour, but it was a monumental time nonetheless. So of course we had to get a pic of M sleeping soundly on her first babysitter.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Papa Time
This week I turned 31. How the freak did that happen?
On my birthday Brett stayed home from work so I could get my hair done and a pedicure. My hair salon called me early in the morning and told me my hair guy was sick so they would have to cancel. Even though it had been over a year since I'd had a cut, I was actually happy about the cancellation because I was sad to leave M for that long. So on my actual bday I just got the pedi.
Papa and M did fine together. They went to the dog park and out to lunch with a friend.
Today I got my hair cut and I have to say I feel like a real human again. Polished toes and clean hair is all it takes I guess. While I was gone today Brett and M hung out at home because it was dumping rain. Here are some pics he took...
On my birthday Brett stayed home from work so I could get my hair done and a pedicure. My hair salon called me early in the morning and told me my hair guy was sick so they would have to cancel. Even though it had been over a year since I'd had a cut, I was actually happy about the cancellation because I was sad to leave M for that long. So on my actual bday I just got the pedi.
Papa and M did fine together. They went to the dog park and out to lunch with a friend.
Today I got my hair cut and I have to say I feel like a real human again. Polished toes and clean hair is all it takes I guess. While I was gone today Brett and M hung out at home because it was dumping rain. Here are some pics he took...
Not her biggest smile, but a nice one
And of course the first child
Monday, October 12, 2009
2 month update
Mabel had her two month checkup this morning. She weighs 11 lbs 9 oz (75th percentile) and is 22.5 inches long (50th percentile). The doctor said everything looks good and Miss M is a healthy little lady.
Part of this appointment was the first shots. We have chosen to do a delayed vaccination schedule so M gets fewer shots than normal, but goes back to the doctor for shots more often. Normally at the 2 month appointment a baby gets 3 shots and 1 oral vaccine and then baby doesn't go back to doctor until 4 months. With the delayed schedule baby gets the oral and 1 shot at 2 months, then goes back at 3 months for the other 2 shots. We have chosen to do this so we can track M's reactions to the various shots. If she has an allergic reaction after a set of shots we will know it is one of two shots, not one of four.
Anyway, we made it through the shot. I breastfed her while she got the shot which is supposed to help decrease the pain she experiences. She screamed when she got the shot but after a few seconds settled down and continued feeding. I was definitely more upset about the shot than she was! She did get a snazzy bandaid out of the deal though.
Part of this appointment was the first shots. We have chosen to do a delayed vaccination schedule so M gets fewer shots than normal, but goes back to the doctor for shots more often. Normally at the 2 month appointment a baby gets 3 shots and 1 oral vaccine and then baby doesn't go back to doctor until 4 months. With the delayed schedule baby gets the oral and 1 shot at 2 months, then goes back at 3 months for the other 2 shots. We have chosen to do this so we can track M's reactions to the various shots. If she has an allergic reaction after a set of shots we will know it is one of two shots, not one of four.
Anyway, we made it through the shot. I breastfed her while she got the shot which is supposed to help decrease the pain she experiences. She screamed when she got the shot but after a few seconds settled down and continued feeding. I was definitely more upset about the shot than she was! She did get a snazzy bandaid out of the deal though.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Big News
Well, our world and plan for the future got flip turned around this week.
My boss called me on Wednesday and told me that our office had been hit with a "budget tsunami" as he put it. Basically, we have to cut over $480,000 from our next year budget which is a ton for an office of our size. He told me that they were considering offering job shares or part time positions as a method of cutting costs. Before he could even ask if I would be interested I said "ooo ooo pick me pick me!" I calmed down and told him that Brett and I would have to discuss it and run the numbers, but if it worked I would be willing to do that.
Brett and I ran the numbers and discussed the pros and cons and decided that I should do it. When I go back to work in February I'll be going back 2 days a week and have the other 3 work week days to spend with Miss M. I also have the option of telecommuting occasionally so some weeks I might only have to go in once. After a year or two, when Mabel is older and will want to socialize more in a daycare setting, I'll be able to go back to a full time position.
I am beyond excited. Obviously, I will be making less money and will have to follow a stricter budget (bye bye pedicures) but it will be worth it to spend time with Mabel. I am still in shock that this is going to happen. If you had asked me on Monday what my dream scenario was for working it would have been this. I just can't really wrap my brain around the fact my dream scenario is happening.
My boss called me on Wednesday and told me that our office had been hit with a "budget tsunami" as he put it. Basically, we have to cut over $480,000 from our next year budget which is a ton for an office of our size. He told me that they were considering offering job shares or part time positions as a method of cutting costs. Before he could even ask if I would be interested I said "ooo ooo pick me pick me!" I calmed down and told him that Brett and I would have to discuss it and run the numbers, but if it worked I would be willing to do that.
Brett and I ran the numbers and discussed the pros and cons and decided that I should do it. When I go back to work in February I'll be going back 2 days a week and have the other 3 work week days to spend with Miss M. I also have the option of telecommuting occasionally so some weeks I might only have to go in once. After a year or two, when Mabel is older and will want to socialize more in a daycare setting, I'll be able to go back to a full time position.
I am beyond excited. Obviously, I will be making less money and will have to follow a stricter budget (bye bye pedicures) but it will be worth it to spend time with Mabel. I am still in shock that this is going to happen. If you had asked me on Monday what my dream scenario was for working it would have been this. I just can't really wrap my brain around the fact my dream scenario is happening.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
So many firsts
This has been a couple weeks of firsts. There was the first (and last) rollover. First real smiles and laughs. And here are some photos where we captured other firsts...
Mabel and I went to her first movie. We saw the Informant. There is a theater here that has mommy movies on Thursday mornings where you can bring infants. They also have concession waiters that take orders from the theater seats so moms can relax and not juggle food and kids. I think we will be frequenting this place especially as the weather gets bad.
We have also ventured into the world of hair bows. I don't know if we are really bow people, but I figured it would be a waste of all that hair not to try it.
The last first...M wore her first pair of jeans. I have to say she looked ridiculously cute. Also, could she look any more like Brett in this picture?
Mabel and I went to her first movie. We saw the Informant. There is a theater here that has mommy movies on Thursday mornings where you can bring infants. They also have concession waiters that take orders from the theater seats so moms can relax and not juggle food and kids. I think we will be frequenting this place especially as the weather gets bad.
Mabel with our ticket. She is very excited.
Getting ready to go in. Theater 12 is the best!
We have also ventured into the world of hair bows. I don't know if we are really bow people, but I figured it would be a waste of all that hair not to try it.
The last first...M wore her first pair of jeans. I have to say she looked ridiculously cute. Also, could she look any more like Brett in this picture?
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Pro Pics
Mabel's professional newborn pics are done! Here is a link to them: 1month pics
Here are some of our favorites:
Here are some of our favorites:
In her Conway Twitty outfit
With daddy
Life is Hard
After a few too many bottles of milk
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