SHE DID IT!!!!!!!

Miss Georgia slept through the night last night. HOORAY!!! She slept from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. straight. I was so excited that I graced Brett with my happy dance this morning. This was brought about by a field trip to Barnes and Noble yesterday for "Sewing for Dummies." While I was there, I thought I would scan the baby books for sleeping tips. I tried them all. Having no idea which tip worked, the evening routine is a little lengthy, but if it works I don't care.

Brett and I went to the movies on Saturday to see Cloverfield. I highly recommend it. I thought it was very scary, exciting and suspenseful. Brett thinks it was just suspenseful, not scary. I did notice that he jumped as many times I did. Lorna and Jessica babysat Georgia while we were at the movies. Today's pictures are courtesey of Lorna.

Two Month Check Up

Georgia had her two month check up on Tuesday. She is a growing girl. She weighs 13lbs. and is 23 inches tall. Her weight is in the 70th percentile and her height is in the 95th percentile. Apparently, she is going to take after her brother and grow like a weed.

We are surviving without Grandma, just barely. I miss sleep the most. Ms. Georgia has decided that she doesn't need much sleep. Or, if she does decide to sleep it is during the day and not the night. The pediatrician gave me some ideas to try. One was to put her in her crib. I am not quite ready for her to move to her room. I might be ready when she is 4. (Just kidding.) I did get her room ready for her to at least nap in there. Her mobile, iCrib and rainforest toy are all set up. Luckily there is still some room for her in there.

Georgia had her first family visitor other than Grandma last week. Our cousin Steve was in town from Massachusetts and came over for dinner. We had a lovely visit. Above is a picture of Georgia and her guest.

Brett is preparing for baseball season by getting his hair cut so he looks good in a baseball hat. One of the first signs that he is beginning his teenage years. Normally, getting ready for baseball season only involves batting practice.

December - Where Did It Go?

First, I can't believe it is already January. It seems like a week ago that I last posted on here -- not six weeks. It has been a busy six weeks. Thanksgiving was fairly uneventful. Brett had a horrible cold and was quarantined away from the baby. My mom made dinner at our house and we just hung out. Georgia's first Christmas wasn't much better. I had a horrible stomach virus/food poisoning incident. Georgia slept, my mom and Brett opened gifts and I hid in my room. Brett did become Santa Chef and made us a Christmas cake wearing his new chef's hat and apron. He is becoming a very good cook.

Georgia is growing so quickly it is amazing. I am happy that I have another eight weeks at home to spend with her. With Brett, I only had six weeks maternity leave and that wasn't nearly enough. My Mom headed back to Denver today, so it is just me and the kids. It has been eight hours and so far so good. I have high hopes as to how to spend my extra time at home. One project may be a new children's book titled "Princess Poo and the Toxic Tush." In honor or the horrific bodily fluids that my daughter emits on a daily basis. I realize that potty humor is normally not for girls, but maybe it is time for a change. My other project will be to learn to sew. My Mom bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am hoping to have learned something before she gets back here in April. So far, I have managed to avoid watching my old soap operas. I am afraid if I start, it won't stop when I return to work.

Allyson and her son A.J. came to visit for a couple of days before Christmas. It was great to see them. Brett and A.J. played and cruised the shopping malls while Allyson and I hunted for gifts. We even made it to a movie. Fortunately, when Georgia woke up mid-movie, Allyson took care of her. We hope they come back for another visit soon.