Happy Sweet 16, baby girl! 16 weeks today...I just can't believe it. I has been another crazy week, but as usual you've been SO much fun. Right now you are sound asleep, and it is late, as your Daddy and I just finished wrapping Christmas presents. But I just couldn't go to bed without writing to you.
Last Saturday started out with a cheer competition in Michigan City. Luckily, this went better than your last trip to Michigan City, and you did not end up at the casino! You had fun with Grandma and Grandpa Zaher. You even went with them back to their house, which let me and Daddy go out to dinner and catch up with some friends. Your BFF Lily was born too! When I got the text that she was here and safe, I started tearing up a bit, remembering how overwhelming that moment was with you, and thinking about how happy I was for her Mommy! I know she was as overwhelmed and happy to meet her rainbow baby as I was to meet you.
Sunday was busy too! Church, then out to lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Mason. You were a bit better at church, probably because Grandma and Grandpa were both totally distracted by you! You LOVE watching other babies these days, and there are lots of them at church. You even held hands with one in the hallway. You are such a cutie, Ellie-bean!
Monday, as usual, was our recuperation day! You, as usual, were doing much better than I was! We spent a lot of time that day talking about Christmas, singing Christmas songs, and reading your Christmas stories. You favorite Christmas story is the one about the Gingerbread man. That book has sparkles and you like sparkles!
You also LOOOOOVE hanging out under the tree, looking at lights. You are so amazed by them. I love laying under there with you and watching your eyes as they dart from branch to branch, taking them all in!
Grandma came over too, after she finished shopping. I had her pick up some extra Christmas presents, so she brought them over and snuck in a few cuddles too. I swore I was done shopping for you, baby bean, but I am afraid that didn't work. Instead, I am certain you are going to be one spoiled little bunny come Christmas morning.
Tuesday was another "down" day. Lots of playing and sticking around here. You're not sleeping quite as well as you have been. You've had a couple nights this week where you only gave us 3 or 4 hour stretches. I definitely hope that I can get my good sleeper back soon, because Mommy is going to turn into a coffee cup if you don't. Yikes!
You are learning and changing so much, though. You can now grab at toys on your play mat. Of course, your hands are your new favorite toy. They are constantly in your mouth! And you are are able to scootch yourself all around. I don't like this mobility stuff! Your Grandma keeps reminding me that I walked at 9 months, when you show everyone how you are pretty darn good at standing already. I keep covering my ears and screaming NO! I'm not ready for anything like that!
That night, we also took pictures of you for our Christmas card. They came out awesome! You are so photogenic and Dad is such an awesome photographer! I am one lucky Mommy to have both of you!
Wednesday we were running all over trying to get the cards printed and out. You were fairly cooperative. Until we got home. Then you pouted, probably since you like being out and about so much! You look absolutely ridiculous when you do that. See?
Wednesday night was another icky night, so we stuck close to home on Thursday. You spent some time playing with Truff. You two play so nicely, most of the time. You are so aware of him now, and think he is so funny!
Friday morning, at 4:30am, I had just gotten up to pump and your Daddy was in the middle of changing your diaper when...the power went out. YIKES. Daddy was cool, calm and collected and got candles lit and flashlights out. I admit, I freaked out. There was supposed to be a bad snowstorm and I was worried about the roads being bad and needing to go somewhere with you and Truff. Your Daddy is so amazing though, and went out for a drive to check the roads, at about 5am. After verifying that they were only a little slushy, I was able to relax a little. And I relaxed a little more when I found out that Grandma and Grandpa has power. So, we all ended up going over and hanging out at their house instead. It was very interesting trying to get you both packed and out of the house with no power. Changing diapers in candlelight is very interesting. I think you might have peed on me, but I don't really know, to be honest. How is that for a memory?
Saturday, you slept better and spent some time in bed cuddling with me, Dad and Truff. It is the BEST to have all our little family curled up together in bed like that. Then, big step, your Dad and I went on our first date and left you with Grandma and Grandpa. All was well and you had a blast, but it was hard on me. All through the movie, I was checking my phone, both to see my screen saver picture of you, and to see if there were any calls or texts. Even though we missed you horribly, it was nice to get out and spend some time alone with Daddy. He is a pretty special guy! We all went to run some errands after that.
So, another full week! But when I get to spend it with you then it is always and awesome week. I love you SO much, baby bean. I love watching you grow, and learn, and do new things. You are just amazing, little one. Absolutely amazing. I am so lucky to be your Mommy. Even after 16 weeks, I still can't believe that such an special little girl is MY daughter, but I am SO thankful that it is true.
I love you, Ellie-bean!
Mommy
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