2 Months Old!

In honor of the Oscars on Sunday...
"and our little girl, who's taught me so much more than I'll ever be able to teach her."
~ Christian Bale



It's going by so fast...Allie Grace turned 2 months old this week. I was telling a friend that I don't know if it's gotten easier, or if we've just adapted. Most likely the latter, right? We've gotten to know each other well.

Things she loves are sleep (thank God), her play mat, the swing, being in the car, the paci, taking pictures with Tinsley, the vibrating bouncey chair, breastfeeding, the hiccups (not sure she loves them but she sure doesn't mind the 5 or 6 times a day that they occur), and shower/bath time. I know we shouldn't give her a bath every night, but she loves it so much I can't help myself. I'm also hoping this will make her love the water, just like we do.

Things she hates are lotion, the bottle (we're working on this), tummy time (also working on), the straps on her carseat being so tight and we found out today that she hates shots at the doctor.

We're learning more everyday. My only regret so far is not getting the swing out before this week...it may have been a lifesaver a few times...oh well...next time we know.

We took our first roadtrip last week. Allie Grace, my mom, and I went to Asheville, NC to visit our family. It went very well. Allie Grace slept the entire way in the car both ways, I did wake her up to feed her when we stopped to eat or go to the bathroom. Overall the visit in Asheville was wonderful and I'm so glad that my grandmother, Burney, was able to meet her. Thanks for having us Bea and Pete. The pictures below are of Allie Grace and her second cousins. A side note about car trips with an infant: Our next family car will have leather seats! Easy clean up of bodily fluids is a must!

I'm am reluctantly going back to work on April 4. I know I will be "ready" when the time comes...but the anticipation of it is very scary. I have trouble leaving her in the nursery at church when I'm 25 yards away in the sanctuary. I also had trouble leaving her at my best friend's house for 20 minutes while I dropped Jake off somewhere. A friend pointed out that Allie Grace and I were literally attached for 9 months and have since been no less than a few feet apart, so it's only natural to feel that way.

I know she will learn so much more at day care than she can staying home with me. It's the right thing for our family and small family business. As many of you know, my family owns a Landscaping Distribution and Retail Garden Center in Ashland, VA called Colesville Nursery...and Spring is our busiest time of year. In the very slow Winter months, we long for the busy days of Spring...but once it's here, we usually can't wait for it to be over because of the amount of stress it can bring on. Luckily, everyone knows I'll need a little more flexibility than usual for a while.

Enjoys the pics...until next time...

xo,
Kate

Jake and Allie Grace wore matching outfits!

I just love this picture...not sure why, but it really captures her calmness.

I love her so much.