I reacted exactly as I thought I would the day I dropped Vivian off at daycare for the first time.  I bawled my eyes out.  We walked into her room and were greeted by the teacher.  I was already a little upset but after I pulled her out of her car seat, handed her to her teacher and she smiled at me, game over.  I just pulled my sunglasses down over my eyes and walked out of the room crying.  Spencer called me on the phone and I could barely talk because I was sobbing so hard.  I just felt like a bad mom for leaving my child with strangers.  I felt I was going back to work too soon but if I stayed home longer I think leaving her would have been even harder.  When I returned that afternoon she was all smiles.  This was the case for the rest of the week.  I think she really enjoys being around other children. 

Friday I got off work early and cleaned house because our back alley neighbors from my childhood were in town.  They moved away to Boston when I was 13 and now their oldest daughter is moving back to Dallas.  I thought it would be nice to reunite after 20 some years so they came over for dinner.  I put Vivian to bed at 8pm and when our guests left at 11pm I stayed up for 30 minutes because I figured she would wake up soon to eat.  She didn't make a sound so I eventually fell asleep.  I woke up startled at 4am thinking I had slept through Viv's cries during the night.  I went into her room and she was sound asleep.  She didn't wake up until 6am.  10 hours of sleep!?!?!  I couldn't believe it.  I thought it was a fluke.  Kissed my baby for letting me sleep and moved on with our day.

My cousin Jamie was in town from Colorado so went over to her in-laws house to finally meet her daughter Ainsley.  She was so precious.  She would just walk from person to person handing them things then taking them back and walking to someone else.  I think Viv was jealous of Ainsley's mobility. 

Viv pouting because she can't walk

Ainsley wanting my camera

Ainsley wanting Viv's bottle

Such a precious smile

Then Saturday afternoon Jenny stopped by after making her rounds around Dallas.  Vivian just loved Aunt Jenny.  They has a really long conversation about clothes, reality TV and dirty diapers...very fascinating.  We just wish Jenny could have stayed longer.

That night Viv fell asleep at 7pm.  I thought for sure she would wake up at midnight to feed  but once again she slept until 5am.  Another 10 hour night.  I like where this is going...keep it up VIV!

Sunday we went over to JT and Becca's and hung out with Viv's BFF Everett.  Everett was pretty enamored by Miss Vivian...she of course was more interested in the fan. 

Babies with their daddy's

I'm starting to teethe and it hurts

Last night we put her to sleep at 8pm and she slept until 6am.  Hopefully this sticks for awhile...at least until she starts teething.

2 Months

My baby girl is 2 months old.  I still can't believe it.  She is growing right before my eyes.  We took her to the doctor yesterday for her check up and she is now 23 inches long and 11 pounds 2 ounces.  She can no longer fit in 3 month old clothes because she is so dang long.  I also had to take out her infant support pads in her car seat.  Thanks Becky for the heads up on the weight limit for those things.  She seems to fit more comfortably now. 

She also got her first full round of shots.  I must say that was her least favorite part of the doctor visit.  She was all giggles, coos and smiles until the nurse brought out those dreadful needles.  You know they need their shots but you just cringe when your baby's face turns bright red and screams at the top of her lungs.  I just had to cradle her in my arms and sing to her to calm her down.  I feel bad for my mom who had to watch her the rest of the day because she was fussy and if you slightly grazed her leg she would scream.  Poor Baby.

Spencer and I went to her daycare later in the day and got her all squared away to start on Tuesday.  I know I'm going to cry when I drop her off.  I did fine leaving her with Grandma but leaving her with strangers is going to be hard.  Her teacher is very nice and her room is brightly decorated with tons of toys.  I know she will love it but will I?  I'll update you next week with how it all goes. 

Have a safe and fun 4th of July!

Meadow wanted to be in the photo