Presidents Day

     We hope that everyone, who were lucky enough to have one, enjoyed their three day weekend!  We certainly did, and Monday, we did some SHOPPING... yay!!!  No, not any for Gwen, let's be honest, her closet is still ready to explode!  This trip was for Mommy and Daddy... and it was way over due.  It was nice to spend the day out and about as a little family, with no plan or scheduled things to do.  Well, that's a bit of a fib, we did have Gwen's doctor appointment in the afternoon, but we were definitely done by then.

     After our excursion, we showed up at Dr. A's office, where we were greeted with packed-to-the-brim waiting rooms.  I mean there were more people than I have ever seen in there... maybe bc all of the kids were off from school???  Anyway, our appointment was for 2:45pm, we got there about 5-10 minutes early, and plopped ourselves in the only 2 available seats in the "Well Room" (thank goodness bc I think Jason would have freaked if we had to sit in the "Sick Room" lol).  We have become pretty accustomed to waiting when we see Dr. A, but we had a feeling that this was going to be long one.  At about 3:15pm, we realized that our prediction was probably right, bc the woman sitting next to us told us that her appointment was for 2:00pm... ahhhh!  So we waited, and waited, and waited, and at 4:15pm we were called in to the exam room.  Grr. 

     So, Gwen is now 26 1/2 inches long and 17 lbs 6 oz.  Dr. A said that everything is perfect and that in the next few weeks we can start giving her foods (even though we were going to start anyway)... he said Oranges (Carrots, Squash, Sweet Potatoes), then Greens, then Meats, then Fruits.... all in due time.  But, how exciting!!!  We go back in another month... maybe we should show up a day early!

Hope you had a fun and relaxing holiday weekend!

xoxo.

P.S.  Did I mention that I am soooo over snow and cold?  26 days and counting...

Cinco Meses!

     FIVE MONTHS!  Our little sweetie is 5 months old today, and although it feels like it was just yesterday that she arrived, it also feels like she has been here forever.  It amazes me that it has almost been a half of year.... wow.  She is such a little person now, and with more personality that I could have pictured.  Teeth are on their way, and hopefully some hair too :) 
    
     I always take a picture on Gwen's "month" birthday, and today she is finally big enough to wear the first piece of clothing bought for her.  If you remember back in my blog, Jason bought Gwen her first onesie (even thought he didn't know we were having a girl) when we were at a Yankee Game, opening week, last year.  Well, today, for her "birthday" she wore it proudly!  Maybe it will bring luck to the Yanks this year. 

Here's our girl!



When Daddy bought her onesie :)



Here's hoping the next months slow down just a bit.

Love to you. 



Her Valentine for Life

Happy Valentine's Day to You!

     Today, at lunch, Jason came home as he usually does, with flowers and cards for his ladies.  It was so sweet of him, but, the best part of the day was when he read to Gwen what he wrote in her 1st Valentine's Day card from her Dad.  Hope he doesn't mind me sharing, because I am.  Lol.

Dear Gwen,

Sweetheart on your first Valentine's Day, I want you to know that you have a Valentine for life!

I love you.

Love, Daddy

     Ahh, that just melts me... short and sweet, and utterly sincere.  I know that he loves her more than anything in this world, and that makes me love him even more than I already do. 

Hope your day was full of LOVE :)



Our little Valentine







Dear Parents...

Dear Parents (Biological, Step, In-Law, Grand),

     I am not sure if this is the circle of life, or an epiphany, but I am so sorry for not appreciating you, as you should have been, until this time.  I am under the impression that, until you are a parent yourself, you cannot understand what YOUR parents have done for you. 
     Since having Gwen, my connections with ALL of my parents have been stronger than I could have ever imagined, for which I am truly grateful.  And I would like to take this time to thank each of you... for being a mother, a father, a friend, a disciplinarian, a confidant, a role model, a force to be reckoned with... and MUCH, MUCH more! 
     My only hope is that, one day, Gwen will feel the same way about me, as I do about each and every one of you.  You have all shaped my (our) lives into what they are today, and as much as I am thankful, I hope that you are proud. 
     I've always known that I was loved, but when I had a child of my own, I realized the DEPTH of that love... and it is TREMENDOUS.  To know that I am loved as much as I love Gwen, well, that is something to be excited about! :)  And I THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for loving me that much. 

It all makes sense now, and my heart is full.

I love you... 

Baby Belly Laughs

Honestly, is there anything greater in the world?  That first TRUE belly laugh just melts your heart, and it is safe to say that EVERY one thereafter has the same effect.  Gwen hit the "laughing milestone" some time ago, and I think that Jason and I are slightly obsessed with making sure that she reaches her maximum laughing potential... lol... which really just means that we want to hear it ALL the time.  So, there we are every morning, noon, and night, like two clowns, goo-goo and ga-ga-ing, dancing like fools, giving raspberries (blowing on her stomach), and pretty much doing anything possible to bring on that giggle.  But, it is SO worth every minute of goofiness, and can turn any frown upside down.

Again, this isn't the best that we've heard, but I thought I'd share some laughs, and maybe, if needed, brighten your day. :)

Life is good.

Hope we made you smile!

xoxo.

Note to Self

...It is probably a good idea to check Gwen's diaper BEFORE allowing her to play in jumper.  All I can say is EWWWWWWWWW.

LESSON LEARNED

She's a Little Jumpin' Bean!

I have been told by Gwen's Nanny (Jason's Mom), that Jason was a HUGE jumper when he was a baby.  She told us that she could stick him in the jumper for hours on end, because that is all that he wanted to do.  Well, Gwen has yet ANOTHER thing in common with her Daddy.  She LOOOOVES jumping!  She loves it so much that sometimes I think that she is going to jump right out of the jumper, lol!  

I wasn't able to catch her at her craziest... but here's a little clip of the action. (Not the best quality either)

Isn't she just too much?!?

If this is a sign of things to come, then I think we are in serious trouble when she becomes mobile!  Ha ha!  She definitely seems VERY EAGER to get on the move.  But, wait a minute, wasn't she just a tiny 7 lb newborn the other day?!?! 

At least she is getting some form of exercise... seeing as how we are stuck inside AGAIN!  If there is no sun though, the Groundhog can't see his shadow, then Spring should be here sooner than expected, right?

Here's hoping...

Xoxo.