Story Time

Grace loves her books. I am not kidding,,,, she looks at the pictures so hard, then smiles. Today she even laughed a bit. Every time she wakes up, I hurry to the bedroom and read as many books as I can before she falls asleep, or looses interest. She loves her story time!

Just Like Daddy!!!

I have to brag on Adeyiza for a minute. When Grace first came home, I have to admit, I was very greedy and wanted to do it all. Poor Adeyiza, I wouldn't even let him change her. NOW....he does it all! This picture is after he fed her. They both feel asleep and I just couldn't help myself. Today we practiced our "back to school routine". Adeyiza got up at 4:30 and gave her a bottle while I went to work out. We plan on doing this every day so that she gets her one bottle a day in. Plus it gives them time to bond!!

First Bath

I am trying to catch everyone up with Grace and her time with us so far. I could not wait to give Grace a bath. Her cord did not come off until her 4th week. So up until then, I would give her mini sponge baths. She loves her bath. This is pretty much the "look" she has the whole time. It makes her very sleepy. I will start giving her a bath at night so that she can have sweet dreams.

One Month Old

Grace was one month old on this day. She also started to smile. Before I think it was the, "I don't know what I'm doing smile." Now, I can look at her and she smiles back at me. I still can't believe she is over a month old now.

The First Two Months

I am going to try to write daily to keep you all to date with baby Grace. She is changing every day. Let me go back a bit. The first month was great. My parents helped us prepare for her arrival. When she came home, life was a bit different from the start. As my dad would say, "You are like a pittbull with pups!" I know---- Sorry dad,,, I was very nervous and wanted her in my sight at all times. Even to leave to check the mail was hard at that time. That was such a BIG help having them here. Dinners were cooked, house was cleaned, shopping was done, and most of all the company was the best part. I will never forget the sacrifice they made to stay. Anyway, we had a great time. I know Grace misses them. Thank you mom and dad!!! The second month Adeyiza's mom came. That was also so helpful. Again Adeyiza and I were spoiled. Mummy also kept our house looking nice, cooked for us, and of course having company was the best part! She did get me at a more relaxed time. YES... I did leave the house. The first time I left, I kept thinking, "What am I doing,,, what am I doing?" See, we had to start practicing with a bottle. So I would leave while Mummy (Adeyiza's mom) gave her one. I would come back and drill her with questions. Sorry Mummy,,, it's in my nature!! Most of that month was trial and error in regards to the bottle department. She did not like her bottle at all. I bought a whole new brand to see if she liked those. NOPE! She ended up liking the same ones my sister used with her kids. I had those in my closet and thought that I should try them. Anyway, she is now getting better taking a bottle. She still needs practice though. We took Mummy to the airport yesterday. We had a great time. Thank you Mummy for all your help!! On Thursday she will be 6 weeks old. I just can't believe it. Where did the time go!