Mid week update

Happy Hump Day Everyone!

Monday night we had our friend Rachel over for dinner. My mom also stopped over for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. I made a themed dinner:) haha. I am a dork, I know. It was great to see you both.

Yesterday Lily and I went to our New Parent Connection group. I really LOVE going there. It is so nice to talk to other parents of newborns and it's a really nice group of people. Trish - you will have to join me when your little guy arrives.

Here are a couple of picture of Miss Lil. She has enjoyed looking at herself this morning:) She has also enjoyed her Nuk today. Normally she doesn't take it, but today she has been all about it. The down side is that she pulls it out, which leads to her getting upset. I know pacifiers are a hot topic right now and people debate if babies should have it or not. I guess right now I don't see the harm in it and it seems to be very calming for her (that is - until she pulls it out.)

Happy Birthday Lily

Lily is 1 Month old today!

I can't believe how fast that went. Again, we could not be happier. She brings us so much joy and even more love in our lives. It is fun to think what the future holds for her. We have learned a lot in this past month. I know we still have much more to learn and I am looking forward to it all. She is such a blessing!

Celebrate

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

This is a Fun Holiday to Celebrate -
a few margaritas, some Coronas
Love It!

Best Gift EVER

We have received so many wonderful and generous gifts through the pregnancy and birth. We love and appreciate them all more than you know...BUT... I do have to say that yesterday I received the BEST GIFT EVER from my neighbor Barb. She knows the way to my heart (and tummy ache!)
It is a 5 lb and 4 oz container of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough! haha -How great is that! I need to start focusing on this baby weight of mine, so maybe it is not so great. haha! But I love the thought:)

Saturday

Lily is 4 weeks old today! Wow...our little girl is growing up so fast:)

FYI: Yesterday I sent in a request for postponement to the county for jury duty. Wish me luck. Part of me thinks that I won't have any problems, but I am just not sure.

Birthday Shout Outs

Happy Belated Birthday Jen!!!

I am sorry I forgot to post on your actual Birthday (last week)
but I was at least able to call on time. Whew!
I hope you had a wonderful day.
Enjoy the wonderful weather out in San Fran!
We miss you! Keep in touch and hope to see you soon.

Happy Belated Birthday Amy!!!

Amy's B-Day was yesterday! Again, sorry about the post - but I did call on time:) It was nice to talk with you last night. Sorry it was cut short...long calls are not easy for me these days.

That one is always easy for me to remember. I have fond memories of May Day as a child. We would always make May Day Baskets out of those green strawberry containers and flowers. Then we would ring the door bells at our neighbors, leave the basket and run away. I wonder if kids still do this. Maybe in the years to come Lily and I will restart this wonderful tradition.

Happy May Day

We had a special day. Lily and I went to work. It was great to visit all of my co-workers and Lily could finally put faces to the voices that she heard almost every day for 10 months. I know she enjoyed seeing you all. It also reminds me how much I miss all the friends and the great talks that I have at work. I love being home with my baby girl, but I miss you guys too!

Lily and I also stopped at a shop called Baby Grand (on Grand Avenue, St. Paul.) It was my first visit there and I loved it. They had so many adorable decorations, gifts and creative baby gear.
http://www.babyongrand.com/

I did buy something too. It is called a Peanut Shell. A bunch of the women in my New Parent Group had these on to be able to breast feed at our meeting. I plan on using it around friends and family, so Lily and I don't have to leave the room and miss out on the fun to feed. I know they have many wraps and Target and Babies R Us or you could just use a blanket, but this is a little different. It looks like an apron and has a wire at the top around the neck area. This allows me to see Lily and she can see me without having to adjust anything. I'll let you know how well it goes.

Just before Mickey got home tonight, we had 15 minutes of chaos.
I sat Lil down to grab the mail (it is just next to our door. I did not have to leave the house). As I started opening some things, Lily had an attack of the Mega Spit-Ups. It was like 8 in a row and A LOT of fluid. She was covered, her blanket was covered and the car seat was slightly hit. Poor Thing.
Just then I noticed that I have been summons to jury duty!!! UGH! I have always wanted to be on a jury, but this is scheduled in a month and for 2 weeks. Meaning that my maternity leave would be cut in to. I am planning on calling tomorrow to see what I can do about this. I will be so bummed if I miss out on my time with Lily.
Oh yes - to add to the chaos, she pooped all over as well. Finally Mickey came home:) Whew! I love it when he gets home:)

Sorry this post is so long. Have a Happy May Day!