5 Months

It is so crazy that Leah is already 5 months old. In one thought, I feel like I was just pregnant...in another, I feel like she's been around my whole life! She is loving daycare! The socialization is really good for her! She is now eating 4 foods...the middle picture is her newest, peas! She is still sleeping through the night...awesome, especially since I am back at work. Here naps are still short, but about 3-4 times a day. Here is her feeding schedule:

Morning: Up at 6:30, cereal with spoon and 6oz bottle at 7:00 AM

11:00 AM: 1 oz of veggie and 6 oz bottle

3:00 PM: same as 11:00 AM

6:45 PM: same as morning

I am so completely in love with this adorable face!!

Minivan Family

Well, it's official...I am a minivan driver...and LOVE it! Here is Leah testing it out the first week we got it! The space is amazing, and the drive is super smooth and comfortable! Trevor is adjusting...ha! We went to Clinton this weekend: me, Trev, Leah, my parents, and my brother...plus all of Leah's "stuff"! Everyone loved it! I am totally okay with the "soccer mom" look!

August 26

TGIF! This week has been forever long! I am still adjusting to the whole full-time work thing! Whew...it's taking a while! I must say, I LOVE my job and the people I work with. And, I LOVE that I get pictures like this throughout the day! Leah loves playing with Kayleigh, who's the closest to her age. And, the other picture...well looks like she has quite a full belly! HA! Knowing that Leah is enjoying herself makes my days go by faster and happier! I am so blessed to have the best of both worlds right now!

August 24

Leah is continuing to have a great time at daycare. She's loving all the new toys and equipment! The weather was gorgeous today! So the kids went for a walk for the first time, all together. These pictures were taken by LaDona, I'm so glad she shares! =) I love the one of her and Caleb in the stroller. He's just watching her as he shares his blankie! So sweet!

Oh Dad!

Since going back to work, Trevor and I have really enjoyed our evenings with Leah. However, Leah now has days full of stimulation. She's pretty content just sitting in her bouncy while I cook, or laying on the floor as we have dinner. I think the kids at daycare keep her energy levels pretty high during the day. So as much as we want to cuddle and play when we get home from work...she's exhausted! I couldn't resist this picture. Trevor is wanting her to giggle and play...well, I'd love to know what she's thinking...ha!

Finally the Weekend

Although I only had 1.5 days with students...I am exhausted! My parents are here today to visit, and Trevor and I have a date night planned. Trevor sent me flowers at work today...not a birthday, not an anniversary...the card just read, "You're the Best"! How great is my husband?! Of course I sent a quick e-mail thanking him, and he just said he was very proud of me for being so strong this week! What a guy! Love him! So tonight, we are going to dinner and then Gill St. to watching our neighbor Mark's band play. So excited! Being the Nonni are here I am able to play catch up on my blog. While we were working hard and adjusting to leaving Leah...Leah was just fine without us! She had lots of outside time with her daycare friends and loved every minute of it. Tomorrow is the Chapman family reunion, so although the weekend is already booked...at least it is here! =)

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

Leah is officially rolling in all possible ways. She did tummy-to-back once, back in May...accidently. Then, in mid June she mastered back-to-tummy. But, the frustration over the last couple months of being "stuck" on her front side has made her crazy. Finally, she did it...and hasn't stopped. She LOVES this new ability! I've been placing toys in all four corners of our family room, and she slowly rolls her way to them...scooting along as she rolls. I have a feeling we might only be a month or two away from crawling!