So, I should write down a few more memories before I let this thing get too stale. Sadie is 4 months now. She started rolling last Friday and although on Friday and Saturday she was really mad about landing on her stomach, she has learned how to complete the roll. This morning she was rolling all around the living room. I'd set her next to me and before I knew it she would be thumping against the TV on the other side of the room. The part that scares me the most is the fact that she lifts herself up onto her hands extremely well and she can also get on her knees. She just hasn't learn to synchronize the two. I have a feeling that's not going to take very long and once that happens... well, I'll lose even more of my sanity :)
Sadie is such a joy to have around. I only have to feed her twice at night which means I get more rest and am a happier person. Although, she's not someone I ever really get frustrated with anyway. She has a 6 am feeding and she doesn't cry to let me know when she's awake. Instead of crying, I hear her grunting as she works her way out of the swaddle and then I hear her start talking. When I walk into the room she waits for me to peer over the side of the crib and then she starts squirming with delight. It is so fun to see that happy little face. Sometimes when she wakes up earlier than I want to wake up, I'll bring her to my bed for snuggle time with mom. Sometimes she falls back to sleep with me. Other times, I'll open my eyes just a tiny bit and I'll see her little face looking at mine waiting for me to wake up. It becomes a game for her. She waits and when I open my eyes a little she smiles really big until I can't help but laugh. She's very effective at waking me up.
We've started feeding Sadie rice cereal once a day. Our pediatrician said if she was showing an interest in food we could try it. She definitely has an interest in food. I mean, she loves it when I give her medicine, REAL food is going to be great. When we feed her rice cereal she tries to hold the spoon and push it in herself. It's very cute. She's an independent little thing. For instance, sometimes she'll get fussy and I'll be trying to figure out why. I'll try to feed her, change her diaper, try holding her in a different position, but nothing works until I put her on the ground--she cheers right up and starts rolling around. Whodda thunk I'd have an independent baby? ;)
Oh, another fun memory... we went to Clear Lake a couple of weeks ago with the whole family. It was a blast to have all of us there. When we were there Sadie learned a couple of things from her cousins... mainly, how to be a little louder. Towards the end of the trip she started doing this squealing screaming thing. It was hilarious. I'll try to post a video of it. Now, she sticks her tongue out and growls at us. Although if it's first thing in the morning, she knows it's quiet time, so she whispers to us. I love her little sounds.
Final thought, I've started working with United Way again part time. They have been so great. It's fun to be wanted at a job and not only to be wanted, but to know I was good enough at it that they are letting me work mainly from home. It's nice to have a little extra income and it's especially nice to be working for a company that gives me such a good purpose in my work. I do most of my work while Sadie is sleeping, but sometimes she works with me. She'll sit on my lap and watch the computer while I type. It's very fun. If you can't tell already, I think motherhood is a blast.
Oh yeah, another thing... I had my birthday this week and I had such a fun party! We played games from "Minute to Win it" with the kids and adults. My favorite part was having my whole family at my house. I've been working very hard on the yard of this house to make it a fun place to be. My dad has just finished fixing the sprinklers all the way so they come on automatically and I'm seeing hope for having a pretty yard! I've been proud of my flower garden in the front and my veggie garden in the back. If you haven't tried gardening, you should. It's very theraputic. Ok, I think I've blabbed enough to remember what life is like for me now. :) Signing off.
