Cat napping

You are the Queen of afternoon cat naps.  You like a 30 minute power nap around 4pm to get you through to bedtime.  I don't blame you,  I'd do it too,  if I could.

This afternoon our friends Jim and Courtney came over.  They held you,  I fed you,  and then you got fussy,  right around 4pm. I cradled you in my arms and looked down as your eyes got heavy. A few minutes later,  you passed out and took your sweet cat nap in my arms. 

I know these times are numbered so I am so grateful for this perfect summer afternoon nap with my best girl.

Love, 
Mom

Grabbing

This week you really started grabbing onto toys.  You will sit in your owl seat and grab that owl to pull towards your mouth.  If we dangle a toy in front of you,  you will grab it.  Last night at dinner you were sitting in my lap,  and sat up,  reaching for my pizza.  All in good time,  sweet girl.

Love, 
Mom

Smiles

You have smiled at me about 3 times in your short life so far. You save your best smiles and coos for Daddy. I get it, he's pretty cool and not seen as often as me.

This morning after you finished your bottle, you just couldn't stop smiling...at me! So we just sat there, smiling at each other, for a few minutes.

It was awesome.

Love,
Mom

Grasping

Lately, when I've been feeding you, I give you my finger and you grasp on so tightly. We sit there rocking and holding hands. I hope it makes you feel better and it connects me to you in a whole new way. I haven't told Jenny or Daddy that I do this, because it's just our thing.

Love,
Mom

First long stretch

You slept 7 hours last night!  Here's hoping for a relaxed day!

Let her sleep

"Let her sleep,  for when she wakes,  she will move mountains."

Smiles

This morning, after you burped during breakfast,  I leaned you back armed with the burp cloth. You didn't spit up, but you did give me a huge smile,  like "Gotcha Mom!"

Love, 
Mom