Big Girl

This week has been full of snuggling since my parents left on vacation today.  She finally let my dad hold her for awhile before getting antsy.

When I got back from work one day I caught her with arms over her head passed out with Grandma.  Too cute!

She loves having my mom babysit her.  See the smile on her face?  It's because Grandma will snuggle her the whole time and never put her down. 

We brought out the highchair at my mom's house this week so Amelia could sit in it while we ate supper.  She thinks that is so cool and that she is now a big girl.  She prefers sitting up and leans forward while grunting if she isn't upright.  Here she is at home showing off how big she is. 

She really is getting big and now weighs 9 1/2 lbs.  We had another appointment with lactation and were don't have to go back!  What a great week!

Happy View

Every time I put Amelia on the changing table she looks up and grins.  Tonight I had to take a picture from her view to see what is so neat.  It must be all of the fun colors and textures. :-)

She's really getting some good head control.  I'm going to have to try putting her in the Moby facing out this week.  I've been very anxious for this because I just know she will love being able to check everything out!  We also tried the Bumbo chair tonight and she seemed to do well in it.  We're going to have to bring it camping with us this weekend. 

She's definitely getting bigger.  Look how short her jammies are!  Daddy measured her at 23 1/2 inches tonight.  She still doesn't have much of a tummy or butt though.  You can tell by how baggy her jammies are. 


One final thought for the night.  She loves to go places.  When I put her in the car seat she gets very excited.  After being gone for awhile she loves to come home even more.  Today we visited Matt and Mary Beth in the cities.  On the way home she didn't say anything between Saint Peter and Mankato until we were two blocks away from home.  She began cooing and getting excited.  I can't believe she already recognizes the streets around home. 

Jewelry

For Mother's day my mother gave me a necklace with Amelia's birthstone in it.  It's so beautiful and I'll be able to add birthstones of future children. 

For Amelia's baptism my mother got her a little cross necklace.  It's also very pretty.  We are such lucky girls to receive these pretty necklaces.  Thanks mom!

I love this baby!

As Kirsten always says "I love this baby!"  Or Millie likes to say "You have a nice baby."   I totally agree.

We've been having a better week.  We went to see the lactation nurses on Monday and again today.  Amelia gained 3 ounces in between visits which is right on track.  She's up to 9lbs 3oz!  We have another appointment next week just to make sure everything is still going well. 

After her bath one night I put her in her crib for what was going to be just a minute while I put away things and she was transfixed on her mobile.  So I started spinning it around for her and she ended up watching it for almost twenty minutes!  That made my day!  It's a homemade knit mobile and all the work was worth it to see her enjoy it so much. 

We had another busy weekend as it was Amelia's baptism!  We had a great day and enjoyed visiting with family.  I still have to get the pictures from my father and I'll have a special post for it when I get them.

My Baby

Amelia looks a lot like Lucas.  Her whole face looks like him, she has his long lean body, and I think she has his appetite.  I think the only facial feature of mine that she has is the dimple chin.

I know she is my baby because of her attitude.  She is all mine in that category.  She likes to be in control of everything and she gets frustrated very easily.  Her moods and emotions can also change very quickly.  Fortunately she too is generally happy with life and spends most of her time smiling and laughing.  I can tell she's going to be a big talker.  I think she is actually learning to control when she coos, which she of course loves because it means she is in control even more.  She also studies things very hard and is a serious thinker. 

Birthday Weekend

We had a very busy last weekend.  We had a birthday party for my father and my brother.  It was such a beautiful day!  Amelia and I went over to visit with my mother before the party started and we sat outside on the patio.  My girl loves to be outside.  Here she is sunning herself.

 And pictures from the party.  Kirsten really wanted to blow out those candles.

We don't get to see John and Taylor very often.  Taylor really loved Amelia and didn't want to give her up!

 On Sunday I took a knitting class with my mother at the Tangled Skein in St. Peter.  Amelia stayed home with Lucas.  I have to admit I enjoyed my time away from her but the last half hour of the class I couldn't concentrate anymore and missed her.  The class was on sewing seams together so I was able to finish her sweater.  I knit the 6-12 month size so hopefully it will fit her this fall and winter.

Success!

Just a quick update.
Amelia has gained 1.2 lbs in the last week.  Yay!  I can't believe how much better we all are doing.  We have her 2 month check up on Friday.  Hopefully we'll have another gain. :-)