Audrey has been doing quite a bit of celebrating lately! We couldn't decide whether to have a party for her 4 week birthday or one month, so we compromised and did both. Much cake was had by all! Aunt Emily is in town for the week and we've been having a ton of fun. Mostly, staring at Audrey, eating ice cream whenever possible and creating ridiculous pies. She's leaving tonight and Audrey and I are both going to miss her. You would never know my sister and I spent 17 years of our lives hating each other with a passion. Turns out we just needed to live in separate houses!
Life is starting to get into more of a routine. Audrey sleeps for 3 or 4 hours at a time (most nights) and she really only cries when she wants something. She can hold her head up like nobody's business and has already tried to give most members of the family concussions while she's been practicing this feat. She can also recognize her dad's voice and will look for him when he's in the room (guess all that talking to the belly paid off!) She's getting better at following things with her eyes too, which is a welcome change from staring into space or at bright lights.
Have I mentioned that she is turning into a CHUNKY MONKEY? This kid has wrinkles and dimples in places I've never heard of. She's already grown out of the newborn and most of her 0-3 month outfits. I'm guessing she'll be in 12 month clothes next month. She's growing like a weed! For now, we're sticking to several wardrobe changes a day so we can get through the rotation of onesies she's got stockpiled.
Our first major outing with Audrey was to the county fair with Auntie Em last weekend. We went to see the bunnies and eat funnel cake; both were awesome and Audrey has already added a pet bunny to her Christmas wish list.
Getting out of the house has actually proved to be pretty easy. I wear my Moby wrap everywhere we go and Audrey tends to zonk out after a few minutes in it. It's also incredibly effective when trying to avoid baby grabbers in public--luckily, I'm tall enough that most people have to stand on their tip toes to see her face in it. (Tall people: 347, Shorties: 0) and it puts their hands withing easy slapping distance...when I say slapping, I'm talking Audrey here--she's vicious! We've nicknamed her The Green Dragon for the crazy squawking noises she makes and the fact that she often looks like she wants to destroy anyone inferior to her...namely: everyone (especially peasants) Her dad has also introduced her to the wonders of flying...so she's really the whole package.
Well, I'm off to feed the dragon. (milk, not peasants) I've been working on getting pictures developed to send out with thank you notes, so if you've sent Audrey a package and haven't heard from us, that's why...God knows when they'll actually be in the mail! But, I'll try to keep the needs of the Audrey addicts in mind and get them out as soon as I can. Until Then!
4 comments:
she can't be a month old already, we waited so long for her to make her appearance. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Time flies. Before you know it, she'll be one month away from being 1 YEAR old! Where did my little newborn go?? I can't figure it out. I think it was the fog of exhaustion those first few months that stole away all the time. Those Moby's are awesome. Isaac still loves his at 11 months old, though it gives mommy a bit of a backache now with all that weight. Happy 1 month Audrey!!
It's hard to believe she is 1 month old already. I have so loved making one of my daily routines...checking your blog and Picasa sites for new pictures. She seems to be blossoming
red hair, no???? Keep us posted. It helps make the distance not so far!
I believe that I was the first person that she tried to punch (actually she actually did didn't she?), so I feel special.
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