So anywho, here's the lowdown on Lyla: We're working on getting Lyla totally on solid foods. Solid foods are so fun, but I found that I have to be careful with what I feed her because things upset her itty bitty belly. Like beans. Beans upset her belly. Who knew. Just kidding. I'm just stupid and I underestimated how sensitive a baby's belly is. I'm learning. Also, we're starting to see that Lyla may in fact be left handed. She picks up most things with her left hand and she eats with her left hand. Her Uncle Wesley is a lefty, sooo...we shall see if we are right about that one. No steps yet. We work on walking sometimes, but the girl just loves to crawl. I think she knows that she can get somewhere faster by crawling then by trying to walk. And she's right, for now at least. Little does she know that when she does walk she'll soon be able to run! Oh and then we'll be in so much trouble. Let's see, Lyla absolutely loves bath time! She tries to climb into the tub and she screams bloody murder when we take her out of the tub. She splishes and she splashes and she loves to be wet. One of my favorite things is to just sit there and watch her play with her toys (or washcloth) in the tub. That is definitely one of her happiest moments of the day. On to her sleeping. Lately it has been horrendous, although I will say last night was better. She's getting a ton of teeth up top (at least 3 more!) so we're guessing that has something to do with it. A couple nights ago she did not want to go to sleep. Period. It was getting to be about 2:00 am and I thought I was going to lose my mind. Mind you, both Rhett and I had to wake up and go to work in the morning. Anywho, that whole situation got me to thinking about gratefulness. *Warning: Get ready for a rant* I get so very sick of reading or hearing about some folk's opinion that because I (or someone in my situation) don't enjoy sitting up with a crying baby in the middle of the night, then that just must mean I am not grateful for my daughter. WRONG! What I am not grateful for is the fact that I am tired. What I am not grateful for is that something is bothering my daughter and causing her pain so much so that she doesn't want to sleep. What I am not grateful for is that fact that I have to get up in a couple hours and go to work at an emotionally exhausting job. I am, however, incredibly grateful for the screaming baby in my arms. Honesty. If you don't like it, don't read my blog. I'm just telling it like it is. Here's a bit more...Lyla is the best and hardest thing that has ever happened in mine and Rhett's lives. We've learned so much about how selfish we were. Being a parent is not easy. You have hard days and easy days. However, the good times do of course FAR out way the bad. If anyone thinks that being a parent is/or is going to be a piece of cake and that you are always going to be completely grateful at 2:00 in the morning rocking a sick baby then you are sorely mistaken. I am a grateful person, but I am also realistic. Whoooosh....okay, now that's just my opinion, but I guess that's pretty obvious though since this is my blog. I apologize for the rant. I have a problem with keeping my mouth shut when something bothers me. Another New Years resolution I can work on I suppose. Now, on to a cute baby play date!Yumm...looks like it's pretty good huh?!
Clapping because she's proud of herself I guess. I don't know, but it's cute!
She loves this little orange ball. She'll just carry it around everywhere. I love it.
Playing with (or on) her stuffed animals.
BATH TIME! Her favorite. And she's playing with her favorite toy...her washcloth. Seriously, she'll wave that soaking wet thing everywhere and get everything soaked! It's hilarious!
Bath time with Mommy's the best!
Recently Lyla and I had a play date with one of her boyfriends. Cayden is a 6 month old cutie and we always love to go see him and his mommy Brandi. Brandi was babysitting a cute little 18 month old (Aubreigh) as well, so we were surrounded by a bunch of babies! Okay, so maybe only 3 but it was sure chaotic! :) I love chaos! I know I've said it before, but baby play dates are the cutest! Aubreigh was petting Lyla, Lyla was trying to bite Aubreigh's baby doll's head, and Cayden was giggling and smiling at the two cute little girls. He was in heaven.
Meet Cayden....he's pretty darn cute!
Ly's probably thinking, "Oh Mom, not a boy!"
"Ohhh, okay! This isn't so bad. Boys are nice"! Correction, some boys are nice.
Recently Lyla and I had a play date with one of her boyfriends. Cayden is a 6 month old cutie and we always love to go see him and his mommy Brandi. Brandi was babysitting a cute little 18 month old (Aubreigh) as well, so we were surrounded by a bunch of babies! Okay, so maybe only 3 but it was sure chaotic! :) I love chaos! I know I've said it before, but baby play dates are the cutest! Aubreigh was petting Lyla, Lyla was trying to bite Aubreigh's baby doll's head, and Cayden was giggling and smiling at the two cute little girls. He was in heaven.Meet Cayden....he's pretty darn cute!
Ly's probably thinking, "Oh Mom, not a boy!"
"Ohhh, okay! This isn't so bad. Boys are nice"! Correction, some boys are nice.
Just a couple of babies playing.... 