transitions...

This year has been filled with changes for O.  First, she became a big sister.  Then, new house.  Last but most nerve wrecking of all, she started at a new school.  To say I was nervous is a gross understatement.  Olivia has been at the same school since she was 5 months old.  We know every teacher from the baby class to the toddler class, and everyone knows her.  I waited and waited before finally giving the 30 day notice.  I cried.  Just last night I received a letter from the old school asking how Olivia is doing.  Changes are hard. 

First day at new school.  Olivia is doing surprisingly well.  She hasn't made any new friends yet.  The teacher tells me she is quite comfortable playing by herself, but will speak to others when needed.  haha, not sure how to take that.  She has been this chipper most days I drop her off.  Still though... I hope my baby makes friends soon. 

Isla ONE month

Isla turned one month old this week.  S's mom came over to do the traditional one month blessing.  Seems like yesterday she did it for Olivia.  As baby number two, I'm acutely aware of all the things we don't do for Isla.  We don't even swaddle her!  I'm so glad grandma took the time for this ritual, a little ceremony all for my baby.

Things I give up while breast feeding -
1. most of my tops could not accommodate these new and enlarged boobs.  I have about three on constant rotation.
2.  going anywhere for more than 3 hours at a time.
3. sleeping for more than 3 hours at a time.
4.  dairy and caffeine!

Things Isla does at one month -
1. hold her little head up and turn it side to side, making the cutest grunting noises the whole time.
2. hit my face and grab my shirt if I don't feed her on time.
3. eat every four hours or so, give or take.
4. smiles for just a couple seconds, enough to melt hearts.
5. spits up, a lot.  Hoping giving up dairy would help.

beautiful ceremony grandma prepared on the Monday Isla turned one month old.  

Olivia is giving me a run for my money these days.  It doesn't help that I'm sleep deprived (and hormonal?).  Someone has to be the bad cop, and I take on that role gladly.  Honestly I have always been the bad cop.  This morning was 37 degrees and she refused to put on her coat, telling me that her coat isn't pretty and she needs a new one.  Seriously?!  I created a little monster. 

thank goodness for nai nai, who dots on Olivia unconditionally.  Here nai nai made a little bunny bun ball, which O. devoured.  

Ice cream date on a sunny day. 

baking with mommy, right before I had to give up dairy.