Sophia is six weeks old today. I cannot believe that she arrived into our lives and took over six weeks ago. For part of me, it feels like so much longer- like I cannot remember at time when my life didn't revolve around her wants and needs and her schedule. For another part of me, I can't believe how FAST time has flown. To think I was still pregnant less than 2 months ago...to see my "old" body (ok, it's not "quite" the same, but you get my drift) and this baby in my house...it's mind-boggling.
As for The Husband and me, life is still developing into a routine. The Husband has gone back to work. He was able to take 4 weeks off to hang out w/ Sophia and me. It was wonderful having him at home that whole time. We joked before Sophia arrived that we had never spent so much time together- four whole weeks of days and nights??!! Would we still like each other at the end? But it turns out that four weeks is a very short period of time. I was sad to see him go back to work and leave me at home all day. But I've managed not to "break the baby" as we say. Part of me thinks that going back to work was harder for him, than it was for me.
And so you know- yes, we still like each other.
I have another month and a half at home with Sophia. After that, I have to go back to work. While part of me misses work, and misses some of my cases, I cringe at the idea of leaving our Sophia with someone else all day. Are we REALLY sure that I cant' strap the kid to my body and take her with me to the office and to court??
Strangely, most people ask about the cats, and how they have handled the transition. Overall, it has gone shockingly well. None of them seem too interested in the baby. No one wants to sit in the crib- for which I am thankful. We're just busy trying to keep Ginger from killing Max. Somedays, I feel like it's a battle we're losing.
As far as Sophia goes, it has been a whirlwind of firsts. Each has been more endearing, enchanting and entertaining than the last. The first smiles were followed by the first giggles. Sophia has the best, cutest smile in the world.
Her giggles are completely infectious. She now makes eye contact more and more, and I'm pretty sure she recognizes The Husband and I when she sees us.
She experienced her first easter and her first baths. My mother bought Sophia not one, not two, but three easter outfits. One of the outfits was a little too small, so Sophia only wore two of the outfits on easter.
Her first baths have gone surprisingly well. It looks like my little Pisces has a natural affinity for the water. While many babies cry during their first baths, Sophia took right to it- in fact, it actually calmed her down. It is now part of our nighttime routine. Sophia gets a bath, she's fed and then she's rocked to sleep. It is SO HARD to be the baby!!!
Sophia has even begun to hold her head up.
Everyday she becomes stronger and stronger. Before we know it, she'll be telling us where to go and what to do, talking back and taking the car. But for now, I'm just going to wait until she can call for her momma.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
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