June 23, 2006
This and That
I worked again for my dad this afternoon (I'm working part-time doing accounting for his business). My mom just loves this time because she watches Olivia while I work! Have I mentioned that my mom has seen Olivia EVERY SINGLE DAY since she was born? I love it. My mom is such a good grandma to her. I know how blessed we are to have my parents here. I love going to my mom's every day (I work at their house). It's better than staying home all day and I get to still be with Olivia. Perfect.
Yesterday, my friend Rebecca, who I taught school with, dropped off a scrapbook she made of advice and letters from my students. It's filled with pictures and the cutest advice-- stuff like "don't lick your finger and wipe the baby's face" and "don't forget to change her or she could get a rash". It meant so much to me that Rebecca took the time. I cried as I looked through it. What a memory! The nice thing is, my mom actually will be teaching at the school I left, so I can visit her and Rebecca next year. Sadly, though, B got transfered to a rough school and he's really bummed. I feel badly for him.
Tonight, I got to cook again. I made chicken and rice as well as tapioca for us to eat later. Then, we went to look at some stuff James wants for his b-day next week and we stopped by Starbucks for Chai Frappacinnos. Yum!
When we got back, Olivia was all smiles. She loves to have her diaper changed. It puts her in a good mood almost every time. I think she likes to lay on her back and have me leaning over her, talking to her in my sweetest voice and smiling at her. She always kicks her legs and makes the loudest noises. We carry on these long conversations that mean nothing but "I love you" and "I'm glad you're here." At least that's what I say, and I think she thinks those things too. Her latest fascination is her hands. She discovered them a few weeks back and sucks on them all the time. Today she gagged herself and threw up. She is also starting to reach for things, but isn't quite sure how to grasp objects. She has a few times though!
Tomorrow, I am going to do the thing new moms always dread. I am leaving Olivia with my parents so James and I can have a date. I trust them 150% percent, but all I can think about it Olivia when we are out. It's easier for James because he goes to work every day, but I am never away from her, and as healthy as it is, I don't want to be.
I don't really believe in jinxes, so I am going to come out and say that Olivia is napping better. But only when she's swaddled. And if she has her sleep positioner. And I sing first. And if she has a pacifier. And if she stops napping, I'll know it's because I told you.
Posted by Hannah at June 23, 2006 10:48 PM