25 weeks

Dear Baby Bean,

I am a little late on your 25 week post! We had a very busy, and very rough weekend, so I didn't get a chance to do the post. Whoops. I'll make up for it now though, little one!

Let's see...we left off last Sunday. Sundays, as usual, were church, then home, then Daddy time, then gym. You were a cute little bean in your furry dress. You are so silly, though, you tried to get the headband off as quickly as possible, AND pull the bottom of the dress up, just so you could eat the fur. What? Silly, silly bean! You and your fur obsession!

We're still working on giving you solids. I am loving the baby-led weaning thing, but I will admit that I get a little twitchy about the mess it makes. You spent the day just COVERED in avocado. Truffle LOVES it, and has already figured out that when I put you in your high chair, he should come running over to see what you will drop. Who knew that puppies like avocados as much as little baby girls? You are doing so well at feeding yourself, though. I am impressed with you. You are getting a lot more solids then I thought, as evidenced by your diapers. Ick. Oh, and we also have to work on your manners, little one. No see-food here!

Monday was recovery day as usual. We did decide to take a little trek to Micheals since there were some good president's day sales going on, and we found some awesome stuff! Baskets for your room (that I have been looking for FOREVER!) picture frames, even your Easter basket! Yay! Good deals and you were GREAT on the shopping trip, as usual.

Tuesday was a bit rough. It is a good thing you are SO cute, little bean!

Because you were a STINKER. You did NOT want to nap. And then, when I finally got you to nap you woke up screaming. And then, even when we were down on the floor playing, you would start screaming even if I broke eye contact with you. You sure needed a lot of attention and I wasn't able to get anything done. Arg! The one thing that calmed you down? Truff. He got LOTS of treats because I could sit you next to him and you would just look at him and coo. And he tolerated you. I was awfully happy when Daddy got home and took the two of you to see Great Grandpa so that I could have a little down time. You wore me out.

Wednesday we were on the move again. But you LOVE being out and about, so no sweat for you! First we went and had coffee with a friend and her little one. You were awesome and napped in her stroller, but it sure was a wake up call for me about life with you in a couple years! I think you keep me on my toes now. Whoa! Regardless, this sweet smile makes it all worth it. 

Then, we walked around the mall (I wasn't chancing going home with as crabby as you had been the day before!) and finally met up with Grandma! The new Gymboree line had come out, and we were anxious to see it. Of course, we walked out with a good portion of it. More clothes for Miss Fashionista! Your Daddy and I are talking about family pictures this summer, and just thinking about what you are going to wear just about gives me hives. Too many options, baby bean!

Thursday was a little more shopping. And you were a HAPPY girl. I have no idea what had you so cranky early in the week, but I am certainly glad it has passed. You snuggled up and took a sweet nap with me when we got home, and then we went to Great Grandpa's house again. Your Great Uncle was in from Colorado, and got to meet you! How exciting! Of course, you charmed him with your sweet smiles and laughed up a storm at Great Grandpa again. I have no idea what you find so funny with him, but you sure do think he is funny!

Friday was the usual too...I went to the Y and worked out and you got some time hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa. We even stayed over there a little while so that I could get some work done. It was nice for both of us, I got some work done, and you got to play with Grandma and Grandpa. You liked that a LOT! You loved running your fingers through Grandpa's hair! And you took some great naps cuddled up with Grandma.

Friday night you spent some time with your Aunt Lori and Uncle Pete. They love seeing your cute little smile and giggle. And Daddy and I got to have a nice dinner. While we love having time out, we just miss you terribly. Aunt Lori and Uncle Pete yelled at us for coming back too soon, but we just couldn't stand any more time without our baby bean!

Little did we know, you were going to give us LOTS of baby bean time! You didn't sleep at all that night. By 1am I had been up with you about 3 times. Arg! I was one very tired Mommy, and you were one very upset little girl. I hate it when you get upset. I just want to see you happy and smiley and well-rested all the time!

Saturday, even though we were both tired, we went on a road trip! You came with me to Grand Rapids to a meeting and to meet Aunt Mandy for lunch. I dressed my baby birdie in lots of birdies and you looked adorable. You were VERY excited to go with.

You were fantastic on the trip. You napped all the way up and back, and had minimal fussiness the entire time. Yay! And everyone loved seeing you.

Sunday was church, as usual. But Grandma and Grandpa Mason had gotten home from their trip and came with us. They definitely wanted to see you! But another rough night made you very tired. You were singing like crazy in church...even when it was supposed to be quiet, so we got to spend some time outside. We tried to go to lunch with Grandma and Grandpa too, but that didn't work too well, either, because you were very overtired.

Luckily, you came home, took a good nap, and chowed on some broccoli. It amazes me how well yu eat, little one. You are SO good at that. Especially the broccoli. You love it, and I love that it is a little less messy than avocado.

Speaking of messy, those toes...they are your favorite things! You love to pull your socks off, and you can finally get your toes in your mouth, silly one! Since everything else goes in your mouth these days, why not you toes, hm?

You are SO much fun, little one. Even when you have bad nights and you let out those sobs that just break my heart, I cherish every single second we get to spend together. You are amazing, and even though you are growing up way too fast, it is so exciting to just see all the new things that you can do and all the things that click. Even 25 weeks later I wonder how, out of all the Mommies in the world,  I got picked to be yours. I love to see your face light up when you see me, but I've got to tell you, little one, my face lights up 20 times brighter when I see you.

I love you so much!!!
Mommy