Another month gone...

Wow...it seems like yesterday that I was updating the blog. I am shocked to see that it has been exactly 1 month since my last update. Let's see--not much is new, except Abby is bigger and her personality, well..., her personality is bigger too.(BTW, that is her laughing not crying) There is nothing like holding up a mirror to ourselves than to look at our children. The guilt sure does settle in early parenthood. When Abigail's temper is raised and her stubborness obvious, it's hard not to see so much of us in her...

The alertness and awareness of her surroundings is at an alltime high...as is her needs to be occupied and entertained. It's Abigail's world and Pete and I just live in it. This is no more plain then on the days when I turn to look at the clock and see that it's 2pm and my teeth are still gritty and need to be brushed and my stomach is growling from not having eaten since the marathon quick dinner the night before. Leisurly dinners are not had in our household anymore unless we want to listen to Abigail cry, as dinner time usually coincides with the witching hour.

We are in the process of providing structure for mom and for Abby during the day. This ensures that teeth get brushed, mom gets fed from time to time and that Abby begins to understand what to expect during the day. I never knew there were some many hours to fill... We are making headway at night but nightime is easy in comparison...there is only one activity expected at night--sleep. During the day, there is alot more variation. And with that variation brings much variation in mood from Abigail.

So, for those that like stats and milestones here is your update:

Abigail is 9 weeks, 3 days old
She is, as of her 8 week apt. 10lbs, 5oz and 22 1/4 inches
She got her first round of shots last Friday
She smiles, coos, eats 5oz every 3-4 hours
She has rolled over ONCE from her stomach to her back
She will imitate Mommy when Mommy sticks her tongue out
She loves peek-a-boo, abc's, counting to 10 with Mommy and Baby Mozart
She laughs at Daddy's funny voices and faces he makes and can't wait for his jokes! (poor girl)
Here is her Halloween picture...can't wait until Thanksgiving!!!