May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,and all your heart might desire.


Thursday, August 18, 2011

One Month

 
Madaelyn was one month old, so of course I had to do a little photo shoot.
 
She is growing. so. much.
 
 
Madaelyn is coo-ing, lifting her head, and engaging in "conversation/gazing" with people.  She is definitely starting to express her feeling.  She is no stranger to the boo boo lip if she is sad (from not getting to eat instantly, being startled by a noise, or getting a shot)
She is super sweet and generally a relaxed baby.

   

We have had a few nights where she sleeps 5+ hours, with her maximum being 8 hours!

this was super exciting for me and I felt like a new person after having such a great stretch of uninterrupted sleep! 
 
 

Madaelyn is also starting to smile purposefully! I have unfortunately not been able to capture this moment on camera yet. Madaelyn is 8lbs 15oz and I did not ask how long she is.  I will find out and update. She also got a shot which she vocalized her dislikefor the experience to me as I held her. 

Madaelyn has been such a joy.  
I am cherishing all the time we get to spend together.

chatting. snuggling. just being us. 

 




It is a great feeling to be Madaelyn's Mom.  

I still find myself staring at her in awe/amazement that she was in my body at one point and now is here. It truly is a miracle. 

I am so blessed.





No more pictures Mom!

First Bath





Pre-bath.
So, Madaelyn had her first real bath...
3 weeks ago ( July 28th )


and....


She. Loved. it.



She however, did not like being naked after the fact.

Here are some pictures to document the event:



Yes. I could get used to this.



So Relaxed.



Contemplating what is going on.





I don't want to be naked.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Slacker...

Well, I guess as you have noticed I have been seriously slacking in the blog department.  
It has been 3.5 weeks since I have last updated it.
sorry.

  I promise, it was for good reason, 
you see I have been caring for and loving on this little one...



who is getting bigger at an amazingly fast rate.




Left side is newborn Madaelyn. Right side is 5 weeks.


Can you believe it? I love her to pieces and cannot wait to update this with all of the pictures I have taken on my phone. literally, 200 + pics.

So, I promise that I will update soon with Madaelyn's adventures 
in her first month + (gasp) of life.
xoxo.