The Big Day

Yesterday was a pretty big day around here.

I had to venture back to work, which meant that it was little Miss Isabelle's first day at day care.  It was hard but we made it with no tears!  I had a lot of anxiety on Monday but Nick reassured me that they would take good care of her.  For some reason the drive in was the hardest part but once we got there I felt ok about it all.  She was already smiling at Miss Anna by the time I left, so I think that helped.

It was one day payroll at work, which means super busy, so the day really went by pretty quick.  I hung up lots of pictures at my desk and even got to go out to lunch.  When I went to pick her up she was smiling and happy to see me!  They said that she did really well and was talking and smiling all day. :)  That night she was super talkative and happy and telling me all about what a good day she had - so I'm pretty sure she is in good hands!

Today would have gone just as well, except someone (AKA me) got all the way there and then realized the nicely prepared and labeled bottles were still at home in the fridge.  So I had to drive all the way home to get them.  In order to prevent making the same mistake twice I decided to enact the 'chip clip system' a la Grandma and Grandpa's View.

And in fuzzie news... a kitty thought that she found a good hiding place... fail!

2 Month Weigh In

Today was Ella's 2 month appointment!  She is still a big girl but has dropped to the 75th percentile instead of the 90th so she is tapering off a little bit which the doctor says is just fine.  She officially weighs 12 pounds, 5.5 ounces and is 23 inches tall!

Tummy time with Mortimer the Moose!

She did receive some vaccinations today as well, but she is a trooper!  She cried for just a bit but was smiling just a few minutes after.  She has been a little sleepy today but if that is the worst side effect I'll take it.

We got out the exersaucer awhile ago, but Ella has really been enjoying it lately, I think she loves "standing" on her own and looking around.  She is quite content in there for awhile.

Just lounging around!

This weekend was pretty low key around here.  Nick and I did manage to get some yard/house work done, but we mostly just relaxed and cuddled with Ella, it was a great weekend!  And I must confess that I am failing miserably at operation deep clean.  I have gotten a handful of rooms done but have not stuck with the one room a day concept at all. :/  So much for using the blog as motivation!

Ella has turned into a great sleeper, she has been going 8-9 hours at night.  She makes me so happy because when I go to get her in the morning she gives me a great big smile to start the day!  Makes it much easier to get up in the morning :)

Shortly after we returned from vacation I found Zoe and Lucky in Ella's room being cute.  Zoe was all sprawled out in the glider and Lucky was apparently having a discussion with Mr. Bear.  It was pretty cute!

Happy Birthday Auntie Mel!

Today Ella had a photo shoot for Aunt Mel's birthday, it took quite a few takes but we finally got some smiles!  Mel made the giraffe for us and this was Ella's first impression, as you can see she warmed up to him.

On our way to my doctor appointment today I saw this car which is one of the worst offenses of one of my pet peeves I have seen.  First of all, it is OKAY to cover up the previous year sticker.  And second of all it is NOT OKAY to cover up your actual license plate number.  I feel that this problem is worse in Wisconsin than other states... Nick does not agree with me though, so who knows.

Ok, rant over.  Our trip to the doctor is the reason Ella was sporting her Green and White today, my OB is a MSU alum and I wanted to get a picture of them together.  I think she appreciated the Sparty gear, since we are in Badger land here.

Ella and Dr. Lipinski

We also went to visit Daddy at work today, she is a baby on the go!  Not a lot else going on, we are pretty excited for the Olympics to start tonight!  We will have to wear our red, white and blue again this weekend!  Oh - and Zoe tried to help me with some facebooking today ;)

*Edited to add... I just walked out to this nap time <3

Fuzzie Loves

The fuzzies have started coming around to Ella a little more, I think our week away and then return with Ella made them realize she is really sticking around!

Not the best picture, but Zoe cuddled on the couch with Ella and I the other day, this was a big step for Zoe!  Up until now she had stayed pretty far away but it seems like she has started to re-join the family :)

Yesterday Lucky and Ella had some tummy time together, Lucky came and laid down right next to her all on her own!  It was quite cute.  She has also become rather protective and stays pretty close to Ella at all times.  After tummy time we were all pretty tired and took a nap - Lucky likes lots of snuggles!

Today Ella had bath time - which she loves!  Then we went to Target and the grocery store (if only we had a Meijer!) since there wasn't much in the house to eat.  We have gotten pretty good at solo outings without Daddy, the car usually puts her right to sleep and then she stays asleep though the shopping.  The only trouble is figuring out the logistics of car seat in and out of the car and stroller vs. shopping cart, but each trip gets easier!

Tonight Nick is at the Brewers game with work so Ella and I are spending the day together - thankfully she has been behaving herself! :)