6 weeks old

You have hit that milestone where I consider you no longer a newborn :(

Thursday: Nothing big happened, just chilled!

Friday: My one month appointment!  Stats: 8 pounds, 10 ounces (50%); 21 inches (50%), head 98%!  The doctor said I was perfect...she warned mommy and daddy that I'm a mover and I'm not to be trusted!  I got one shot and took it like a champ!

Saturday:  A big and exciting day!  We started the day by going to a highway dedication for Mommy and Daddy's friend Taylor who died in the war.  We then hung out with Nana P. at Kenwood Mall, McAlisters for lunch and then back to her house.  Mommy assembled my swing/seat and pack-n-play for Nana P.  After that we headed to Ricky and Dawn's for Dawn's birthday.  I got held a lot and played with my friends Wilson and Hadassah.

Sunday: Church again and I was up for part of it and Nana P. held me.  Mommy and I then delivered food to Ms. Bobbi as part of the outward focused celebration.

Monday:  Mommy and Daddy took me to one of their crazy creative meetings again!  Daddy ended up coming down with a bad cold that night and from Monday-Wednesday I had no real contact with him :(

Tuesday: I went to the zoo for the first time with Mommy, Gigi, Seth, Sara and the girls she nannys.  I slept and ate through most of the zoo...but I definitely woke up to the blue shiny lights in the cat house...I was beyond fascinated by them.

Wednesday:  Mommy had a doctor's appointment and every was in awe with me.  We then went to Creme and saw all of Mommy's friends who again were in awe with me!  We closed out the night by going to dinner with Gigi and Sara at Cheesecake Factory in honor of Mimi.  I had a huge blowout that got everywhere (Mommy doesn't know if my onesie can be saved!)

Personality:  Mia is on a great schedule.  She eats every 4 hours, getting 6 oz bottles and nurses once during the night.  She sleeps for anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in between feedings and usually sleeps for a 6 hour stretch during the night!  Not having time with Daddy this week was rough.  She would hear his voice and look everywhere.

Mommy note:  I have 900 ounces of milk that I have frozen!!!!!!!  Our freezer is full of what we use everyday, plus there is a ton at Gigi and Pappy's.  This week has been difficult knowing that it is my last at home.  I am ready for adult interaction, but not ready to leave my baby girl all day!  I know that her daddy, Gigi, and Nana P. will take great care of her, but they are not Mommy!  I had my doctor's visit and all is well!

3 weeks

Mia...please stop growing!  You are three weeks and the time seems to be flying by!

Friday:  No big plans...we chilled at home and just had fun!

Chillin at home.  Mommy enjoys playing on the floor with you!

Saturday:  You attended your first Compass Senior Leadership meeting.  We then just spent time hanging out together.

Sunday:  To church we went again and you slept through it all again!  Aunt Sara and Uncle Seth came over that night (plus a quick visit from Gigi and Pappy!)  Aunt Sara took pictures as Mommy gave you a bath and then Uncle Seth fed you your bedtime bottle!

Monday:  Mommy took you for your first trip to Goodwill (there will be many more in the years to come!)  Mommy and you then had dinner at Gigi and Pappy's (your first visit to their house!)  You did not really seem to mind the dogs and cats.  Uncle Icky held you for the first time...we are getting ready to say goodbye as he heads to YWAM in Louisville for 3 months.

Tuesday:  Daddy and Mommy had a breakfast date at Chick-Fil-A and you slept through most of it.  Uncle Seth came over for the afternoon and after cleaning up a blowout and a huge, messy spit-up we went to the playground.  Mommy sat on the swing with you bundled in the Ergo and you slept oh so peacefully.  When we got home, you wake up and seemed a little grumpy.  Uncle Seth was a big help, giving you the paci and holding you to calm you down.

At the park...on the swing...all bundled up...sound asleep!

Uncle Seth holding you!

All clean after my bath...look closely and you can see my curls trying to come out!

When you do these hand things, Daddy says you are throwing up gang symbols!

Wednesday:  Mommy took you to one of her favorite places...the library!  We also discovered that they have a mommy and baby story time every Wednesday, so if you are awake we may venture there in the next couple weeks.

More floor chillin time with Mommy!