Okay, so it's been a while. I'd like to tell you that I was so busy writing a Christmas letter that I just couldn't update the blog. But I didn't do that, either. I've been playing with Adessa.
At her six month appointment, her doctor told us to watch carefully, as six months is the blasting off point. She's just been getting ready, now's when she really becomes herself and starts learning so much. Blast off! It's so cute to watch her: eating solid foods, playing peek-a-boo, bath time, playing with other babies in the mom's group, scooting backwards on her tummy, etc. I took her swimming (yes, we're crazy- the pool was warm, but outdoors was cold!)and she loved it. She flailed her arms, splashing away, and then tried to drink the water.
Christmas was great fun, with a little family time before the big celebration at my parents. Adessa seemed to like the Christmas music and lights, and especially the tissue paper that presents were wrapped in.
Our Felton Mom's group got together for New Years, with daddies this time. We did the New Years party a bit differently, though: we counted down with cake and champagne, all at 7:00. Then we took our babies home and put them to bed. I remember hearing fireworks at midnight, but rolled over and went back to sleep.
The best part of the whole season (besides Jesus being born, of course) was getting two weeks off of work and being with Adessa all day everyday. Some days we were both very glad to see Daddy get home from work and give me a break, but it was a precious time, overall. I tried to sort out her naps and sleeping schedules, and had a small degree of success. That's okay, we're all rested enough and doing well. Blasting off!
