Today marks 8 weeks since our lives were changed forever by your arrival. This morning I had trouble going back to sleep after you nursed because all I wanted to do was lay awake and watch you. That has not changed in the last 8 weeks, it is still my favorite thing to do, and has been since 8 weeks ago when I could not sleep even after being up about 36 hours straight by the time we got to our room in the hospital. I hope I NEVER get tired of that. You are so amazing, and I feel like if I stare at you, maybe I will finally be able to convince myself that I'm not just dreaming!
You've had a busy week, as usual. Last Saturday, we went to the pumpkin patch to pick out your first pumpkin. It was cold, but I think you liked it. We picked out a pumpkin that was bigger than you were...which would lead to other important weekly events...
Sunday we went to church, as usual. You were great this week, you slept right through everything. You were a total cuddlebug all day, and let me tell you, I LOVED it. I always tell you how lucky I am to be your mommy, but see? Look how sweet you are to me? I am such, SUCH a lucky Mommy!!!
Tuesday night we carved your first pumpkin. Well, kinda. We hollowed it out, in order to put you in it and take some pictures. You were not happy with that arrangement. Your brother was trying to save you, though. See? This is what the photo shoot really looked like:
BUT...we figured out that blow driers are magic for you. The combo of the hot, plus the wind (Daddy found out you LOVE wind in your face...he's saying you're bound to be a Cobra girl!) plus the noise settled you down perfectly, and so we were able to get THE perfect picture of our little pumpkin:
You are soooo beautiful, little baby bean! Even though you weren't the most excited about being in a pumpkin, I think the result was worth it. Don't worry, I will pay for your therapy.
You are still absolutely amazed with the birds on your bouncy chair and swing. You love to coo and giggle at them. You've been napping in your swing pretty well in the mornings. I turned the swing around so it is looking out the back window and you love that. Between the birds and the window, you are one happy little Ellie!
Speaking of happy little Ellie, you have been smiling and giggling SO much more lately. I love it! Your little expressions just crack me up! How could I have a bad day with this baby girl grinning at me?
Thursday was an interesting day. We went to Michigan City to shop with Grandma Zaher. We hit up all the usual places, and got you even MORE cute clothes (yes, your wardrobe is out of control!). We managed to nurse in public for the first time, and you were a champ! You didn't mind being uder the blanket, and cozied right up to me. But then on the way home, we found out that we had a flat tire. We were hearing funny noises and pulled off into the Blue Chip Casino parking lot to check. Sure enough, totally flat. While we waited for your Daddy to come save us and change the tire, we went into the casino to get a bite to eat since we were starving. Yup, under 2 months old and you've already been to the casino. What an experience!
You and your brother are getting along so well. He tries so hard to play with you when we are on the floor. He's going to be very excited when you're big enough to really play. But for now, he brings a toy over to play by himself near you, and sniffs you a lot to tickle you with his fur. This week, he even tried to hold your little hand with his paw. You two just make my heart melt. I love you both so, so much!
Today is going to be a tough day, as I'm going to be away from you for most of the day. I absolutely hate being away from you, even when you're cranky. We'll survive, we'll just have to plan on having lots of Mommy and Ellie snuggle time on Monday. That is my favorite thing to do anyways, so it shouldn't be too hard to convince me to do that.
I love you so much, little princess. You are such a special girl. The last 8 weeks have been amazing, and your Daddy and I are just so, so blessed by you every single day!
I love you SO much,
Mommy
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