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Christmas is a week away and all is calm. We've seen Santa (twice- cause, why not?), strolled through zoo lights, made Christmas cookies, attended Christmas parties, wrapped presents and read the Grinch. We're ready. While Sydney's first Christmas may be a little underwhelming for her, we're sure excited to bring our new little one into the fold and start our own traditions. And in the wake of the horrible events in CT, I'm feeling blessed beyond measure. It's only been 3 short months that we've had this darling girl in our lives and I can't imagine a day without her. How did Evan and I get so lucky to become her parents? What could we possibly have done to deserve such a happy, beautiful, precious little lady in our lives? My heart swells with love and gratitude. I simply cannot put into words what I feel for her...it's truly indescriblable. Never could I have imagined this.
Now unrelated, we had a big 3 month bday last week! Highlights include:
- Really loving that tongue! She's constantly sticking it out and trying to lick whatever she can with it (pretty sure she learned that from Kirby).
- Smiles, smiles and more smiles. Each day it seems like she's happier than the day before! Just last night we were experiencing some gas issues which prevented a smooth bedtime transition, but instead of fussing, she just wanted to smile and chat! Sure, we'll postpone that bedtime almost 3 hours if it means you just want to hang out smiling (but we'll only concede this once).
- Speaking of chatting, she's becoming more and more "talkative." Good Lord, is there anything sweeter than a baby's coo? We have so much girl talk already, I can't wait to hear what she really has to say someday.
- Tummy time has become more of a successful multi-daily ritual, where Sydney seemingly doesn't mind being on that belly and playing with her friends (toys). She's also gaining more and more neck control and is lifting her head off the floor, when on her back, for seconds at a time.
- And she dances! Woohoo, does she dance. When's she's on her back, she just kicks those legs and swings those arms, like a member of the Lollipop Guild.
- We took a massage class last week with some of our PEPs friends and it was pretty good. It's not lost on me how crazy that sounds, a massage class with a baby? But she really responds to it (what girl doesn't) and is a fun bonding time for us each night. Clearly, this mom will do whatever it takes.
- Quality time with my parents. Sure, she sees them pretty frequently, but they came up on Saturday to watch her while we went to Battle in Seattle- Go ZAGS!!
