About Alexandra: She is extending her sleep time at night. On Wednesday night she slept 4 hours straight and on Thursday night she slept 5 hours straight. Mommy is very appreciative of this and hope it continues!
Alexandra definitely loves the play mat and the music. She likes to move her little arms and legs to the beat. She is becoming more aware of the items dangling in front of her and has batted at them a couple of times.
She had her first big outing today when we took her shopping with them to exchange some items at Macy's and then dinner. She slept most of the time and was a quiet baby the rest. This was only her third time at a restaurant.
Alexandra is getting better at letting me put onesies over her head, although they are not her favorite thing at all. Tonight she is wearing an outfit from Baby Gap. She also has outfits from Ralph Lauren, DKNY and Calvin Klein...she is certainly a stylish baby girl!
She occasionally gets fussy, but overall is a pretty calm baby. When she is fussy, both her bouncer and her pacifiers seem to do the trick.
She is a messy eater and so now always has a bib on before she gets her bottle. It has cut down on outfit changes!
Mommy and grandma have been reading to Alexandra before bed. So far she has heard some Dr. Seuss stories, as well as classics like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It is never too early to inspire a love of reading. We are trying to get into a bedtime routine to signal to her that it is sleep time.
Mommy & Daddy: Daddy was gone much of the week, but has made up for it with quality daddy-daughter time Thursday night so mommy could go to a seminar.
Mommy still is not 100% recovered from the c-section and can tell when she over does it. She has a follow up appointment with the OB on Tuesday.
What's New: She is starting to smile, although not yet in response to my smile. She smiles frequently in her sleep and has even laughed once while asleep. I wonder what she is dreaming about?
She is gaining more control over her hands and can hold her pacifier. She is trying really hard to be able to put it back in her mouth by herself. If she keeps it close, she can do it, but most of the time she needs help from mommy or daddy.
Visitors: Grandma Janet stayed with us for a few days while daddy was in Phoenix for the funeral of his step-father, Jean.
And after bath time in her frog princess towel:
What a cutie she is! Love you, Alexandra! :-)
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