Lucy’s Blog

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Wow. January has been one crazy month. Here’s a recap of the last 2 weeks:

On Wednesday, January 14th Lucy rolled from front to back about 10 times. I couldn’t get her to stay on her tummy:

Since then? Nada. Nothing. Zilch. She’s decided that rolling over isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and would rather cry on her tummy than turn over. The doctor said that this is completely normal and that is why they don’t use rolling over or crawling as a milestone because some babies just don’t like to do it, so they don’t. Yes, she already has a mind of her own!

She has decided that she likes traveling. Out to Pennsylvania we were on a plane for about 7 hours and on the way back about 8 hours. She was a perfect angel. No fussing. Just sleeping, smiling, and playing. Numerous people commented on what a cute/well behaved/happy baby we have and I’ve got to say that I agree.

Our trip to PA was fun but COLD. The morning after we arrived the thermometer said this:

No, not the top number. The bottom number-yes you read right, it was -2.4 outside. Brrrrrr.

That first night we stayed at our friend’s Kim and Kevin’s house where Lucy got to meet their daughter, Crista, who just turned 1:

Our friends Mike, Claire, and their son Max were also there. Here’s Lucy with Claire:

And Kim:

This was a trip for Lucy to meet many people and boy did she ever!:

Her cousin Tyler:

Her Aunt Kara and Uncle Jerel (with Tyler-who is Uncle Ricky and Aunt Kelly’s son-Kelly is in the background of this picture):

I think Lucy wrapped Uncle Jerel around her little finger:

The trip was really for Lucy to meet her 2 Great Grandmas.

Here she is with 93 (almost 94) year old Grandma Titus:

And 83 (almost 84) year old Grandma Gale:

They both thought she was pretty special 🙂

Lucy also met her Uncle Larry, Aunt Janet, Cousin Matt, and Cousin Stephanie. Somehow I only got a picture of her with Cousin Stephanie:

Her Cousin Matt was able to jiggle her to sleep and I thought we got a picture of it but I can’t find it anywhere.

We also got to meet Stephanie and Jenna:

I met Stephanie on Baby Center where we commiserated about our pregnancies and now our infants. Jenna was born 4 days after Lucy. They are the same height but Jenna weighs 3 pounds more.

We went to Hershey World:

Where Daddy clowned around:

We did alot of driving this trip. Lucy wanted to try, so we let her (not really!):

Lucy also found some time to just hang out:

And to see Grandma of course!

Oh and the snow!

We got back Saturday and today Lucy had her 4 month doctor’s appointment. She weighs 12.6 pounds (45th percentile) and is 24.5 inches tall (75th percentile). The doctor thinks that she’s going to keep her blue eyes and said that she is doing “just perfect”.

She goes to her first half day of daycare tomorrow 🙁 and I start work on Thursday 🙁 🙁 🙁 I can’t believe it’s been 4 months already.

January is flying by! I go back to work on the 29th and I can’t believe it. I don’t know where the last 5 months went-or the last year for that matter!! The last post I talked about how we got our first giggles, well, we also got teething that day. Yes our 3 and half month old started giggling and teething on the same day. She’ll go from smiling and giggling to screaming at the drop of a hat. No teeth yet, just lots of drooling, chewing, crying, red cheeks, and little slits on her lower and upper gums. As soon as we have breakthrough, I’ll be sure to take a picture!

In the meantime, you can amuse yourself with video of our little girl laughing. I think it’s the best sound in the world:

Other Pictures:

Lucy 15 weeks:

Lucy 16 weeks:

Last weekend I was very brave and flew to Boise with Lucy to go to my sister’s baby shower. No Shaun to help! I’m so glad I went and Lucy was great on the plane. Although having Shaun sure does make a difference.

Here’s a picture of 9 month pregnant Lissa holding up the sweater I made for BB2B:

And one of my favorite pictures of Lucy and me so far. It was taken at the shower:

Next up? A 6 hour flight to Pennsylvania. We leave on Friday-wish us luck!

Shaun got the first real Lucy giggle this morning while he was changing her!!! I’ve been hearing what I thought was a giggle while she’s sleeping every so often for months now but nothing while she’s awake. Lately she’s been making some giggle-like noises while smiling and she’ll have a huge smile on her face and look like she’s laughing but isn’t. That all changed today!

After he put her back in the crib to wash his hands she giggled again and I heard it from the other room clear as could be.

I think it’s the best and sweetest sound I’ve ever heard.

Here’s to 2009 being as awesome as 2008!!! 2008 was by far my best year-it even surpasses 2005 when I got married and bought a house and car.

2008 was the year my biggest wish was granted and the fact that she’s better than anything I ever imagined makes it that much more sweet.

I was one of those girls who always knew she wanted to be a Mommy and since about age 18 I wanted a baby desperately. I knew intellectually that I was waaaaay too young to have a baby at 18, but emotionally and physically I wanted a baby. I would see a baby and my uterus would literally hurt. I know that sounds crazy but it’s true. This went on for 9 years until I got to finally try to have a baby-boy was I happy! I’m glad that I waited until I met Shaun, married Shaun, and had some married time with him before we brought this little girl into our lives-those 9 years were so worth it.

Shaun and Lucy-I love you more than I can ever express. Thank you for making my 2008 amazing.

Wow, it’s been a busy 2 weeks! I had my first Christmas!

It started with my first plane ride the weekend before Christmas to go see Mimi, Papa, Uncle Ben, Aunt Sheri, Unckie Jake, Aunt Amy, my cousins Cole, Zach, and Luke, and many more!

Here’s some pictures of my first plane ride.

I don’t know what all the fuss is about-I slept through the entire thing!

After we landed in Burbank, Mimi took us over to my Uncle Ben and Aunt Sheri’s house. I had never met them before but had heard ALL about them. First my cousin Zach held me:

Then I took a picture with all 3 cousins, Zach, Luke, and Cole. I think Luke thinks I smell!  I don’t, I promise!

I opened a gift from Zach. He bought it for me right after I was born. He was very excited to meet me:

My Uncle Ben came home early from work to meet me.

Later that night I got to see Papa. He makes me smile.

The next day, we went and met my Mommy’s friend and I met my future boyfriend. Mommy and Aunt Lisa have known each other since they were 12!!!

Here’s my future boyfriend Ben showing me how to walk. He turns 1 today! Happy Birthday Ben!!!

Later that night Mimi and Papa had a party at their house. Everyone and their dog was there!!

I met Aunt Marci:

And Uncle Dick:

My Unckie Jake’s outfit was a homage to Clark Griswald-yes those are embroidered skiing men on his green cords:

Mimi held me. Did you notice the pretty dress she got me for Christmas? It has snowmen smocked onto it:

My Aunt Sheri held me and rocked me to sleep (that lady is good at getting me to sleep!):

Check out some of my loot! (Yes I slept through opening my presents-it was an hour past my bedtime!)

The next day, I got to see Unckie Jake’s new house. It’s really COOL. I decided to ham it up at his house:

We flew home and again I slept through the entire flight. Air travel is so relaxing ;0)

When we got home I tried out my new travel play gym. I liked it! It’s already gone places with me and will be perfect for my upcoming trip to Pennsylvania-Thanks Uncle Ben, Aunt Sheri, Cole, Zack, and Luke!:

On Christmas Eve, Mommy and Daddy dressed me in the Christmas Pajamas that Mimi gave me and we had a quiet night in. Daddy was really pretty sick and Mommy and I didn’t feel all that great either. Before I went to bed, Mommy read “Where the Wild Things Are” to Daddy and me. Daddy had never read it! Unckie Jake and Aunt Amy gave me the book and stuffed animal for Christmas:

We also hung my stocking (Mommy made it) and left cookies, almond milk, and celery for Santa and his reindeers. In case you didn’t know Santa is allergic to milk.

When I got up in the morning, we checked and Santa sure did like his goodies-so did his reindeer!

Did you know that Santa leaves you presents? Check it out!

He got me some nice PJs and a footmuff for my carseat to keep my tootsies warm and he left all sorts of fun things in my stocking. He somehow knows what all my favorite toys are!:

Mommy and Daddy got me a monkey that can go in my crib with me and they opened a 529-college here I come! Well in 2026…

On Christmas Day, I started bringing my legs perpendicular to my body and can grab things hanging above me with my toes! I can also consistently grab things above my head with no problem. I’ve also become a chatter box. And? I’ve figured out that if I’m bored or lonely, all I have to do is cry and Mommy and Daddy come running. They may have ME figured out though…

Christmas is fun! I hope yours was as nice as ours.

Oh yeah, Mommy chopped all her hair off the next day. I think she looks pretty.

5 Days Old

12 Weeks 3 Days Old

At 5 days old she took up 3 x 1 Mitred Squares. At 12 weeks 3 days old she takes up 4 x 2. If you look closely at the squares  you can see that the first picture was taken at a closer angle than the second picture.

And just for fun, more of Lucy in Knitwear by Mommy:

I made the blanket she is laying on, the 2 hats she is wearing and the sweater. The ridiculously cute pants in the first picture were made by my good friend Jocelyn.

Yes, seriously! Lucy will be 12 weeks old tomorrow. I can’t believe how time has flown by!

Some new developments:

• Saying “Goo” and “Gah”
• Consistently getting her fist to her mouth-to suck on of course!
• Sit facing forward in the Baby Bjorn (better neck control!)
• She only poos 2-4 times a day vs. the 10-12 that she used to (she’s going to love this one when she’s old enough to read her blog!)
• Smiling so hard (at us) that she’s almost laughing. I really want her to laugh 🙂
• She slept 8 hours straight a few nights ago and consistently sleeps about 7 hours at a stretch now.
• She has a bedtime. In bed by 8, up by 7-7:30.
• She’s sleeping in her own room (it’s much warmer than ours)

Now some pictures!

We think her eyes will be blue!:

Smiling!:

I’m 2 feet tall people!:

No Really!:

Sitting up is FUN!:

I’ve been going to play groups with Lucy. It’s really more of a time for the Mommies to talk and get out of the house but lately the kiddos have been interacting a bit more.

Here is Lucy on November 21st with a friend (this picture makes me sad because Lucy has grown up so much since it was taken!):

Lucy and a friend on December 4th playing. At one point she grabbed his hand and he tried to put it in his mouth-too cute!

And then on Friday (December 5th) we went to a play group with 4 other babies. The Moms decided to torture the babies and line them up for a picture to compare their sizes.

Ages, from Right to Left: 3 months 1 week., almost 4 months, 2 months 2 weeks (Lucy), almost 4 months, and a little over 4 months.

As you can see, Lucy is the same height as the 4 month olds!!! She’s just much more petite than they are and doesn’t have nearly the strength that they do. They can all stand (with Mommy helping) and hold their heads up. I tried to stand Lucy up with them and her legs were like jello. She can hold her head up for a few minutes but these kiddos can hold their heads up indefinitely.

I wish I would have gotten pictures when we fist started going to play group because these kids were seriously twice her size!!! It’s amazing how much she’s grown-it’s going too fast!!!

I downloaded pictures to my work computer while we wait for our computer to be fixed.

First up, Gram and Pop meet Lucy for the first time on her 2 month birthday:

We went to the California Academy of Sciences last Monday and saw a 4 story rainforest and amazing aquariums. This is a not so great picture of Shaun but a great one of Lucy:

Our Thanksgiving Table. I got to use my nice china and crystal for the first time:

Lucy in her Thanksgiving dress. Thanks Mimi!:

Pictures of us after dinner:

Crazy Eyes!

On Friday, we went to the local toy shop, Talbots, and unbeknownst to us Santa Claus was there!

We also got our first Christmas Tree on Friday-it’s pokey!:

On Sunday, we had a picnic at the beach but first both Daddy and Lucy swaddled!:

Beach Pictures:

It’s been a great trip!