Farewell to Newborn & Infant Daycare

P with Annie looking out her picture window for the last time...

Today was our last day with our first daycare provider. We have been so lucky to have Anne & Ed be such a big part of P's life. They have loved her, nurtured her, and helped her grow and become the confident and sweet person that she is.

This day seemed to creep upon us fast. I was having a pretty stressful day at work and seemed close to tears for lots of reasons, so I tried not to think about the good-byes later when I picked her up. Even when I was writing on the card, I started getting choked up.

The next place we are going is actually through Anne's daughter. I know that we are going to a wonderful place with only six toddlers (which is rare for a licensed daycare), and I am very confident that we'll be happy there. It's just that it's a new stage, and it's another milestone meaning that our baby is already growing up too fast. So, I am going to make a very conscious effort to slow down and enjoy every moment with P.



P with her peeps, Lily and Bode.



The girls clamoring for Ed's attention.

Crib party!

Peek-a-boo Mommy. I'm over here!

Belated Birthday Wishes

It's like the birthday that never stops! How lucky Miss P is to have so many people love her. My parents visited the weekend before and brought her birthday presents, not just from them, but from my sis and her family. Then, this past weekend our neighbor across the street brought her some goodies, too. We are thankful for the books, clothes, and all the cute little girl things that we will get to experience.

Ooh, Grandpa, this is as big as me!

Oba-chan, help me please.

See, like this.

Grandpa is a barrel of laughs!

Antoinette always comes bearing gifts! She's so fun!

Look at me read.

P's really into this book!

Mommy Goes Bananas!

It apparently is still the "sick" season for these little ones. Miss P has been hanging onto a cold with lots of oozey and thick snot, a cough, and lots of congestion. We stayed home from work and "school" last Wednesday. It was also the day that Daddy left for a 4-day field trip to Death Valley. P was very, very whiny and crying a lot on Wednesday (so unlike her and very trying for my patience)! It was going to be long 4 days...

We were able to keep ourselves amused though and each day was better as she was feeling better and more like herself. Phew! My mom often wonders what we're up to when it's just us two at home by ourselves. Here's a small sample of a typical day at home...

Walking to the park for some fresh air is always a plus.

Playing with Mommy's socks buys us some time.

Climbing on the pack n' play is fun!

Falling off of it--not so much!

Banging the sippy cup provides minutes of entertainment.

Taking it to the floor--bonus minutes!