Harper is now nearly 8 weeks old and is settling into a nice routine! She has had over a week of good nights, sleeping for 10-12 hours a night with 1 or no feedings! She's going longer in between her daytime feedings too. The "witching ours" in the evening are much shorter in duration, and some nights, she is as content as can be. We realized changing things up seems to work best for her... going for a walk at 5:30, going to dinner, doing tummy time, etc... anything to break of the monotony of the evening. Mommy & Daddy are trying to be better about relaxing and enjoying each other's company--we remembered that we have a wonderful hot tub in the back yard and we try to go in it when Harper goes to bed at a reasonable time. We are also getting good nights sleep too, which is so helpful! Last weekend, we ventured up to Wild Basin for Ryan & Cara's wedding. It was so beautiful and it was our first extended time away from Harper. She stayed with Auntie Karen, Uncle Sal & Max and was great! We stayed over and she even slept through the night at their house. We're hoping we're onto something... (picture of the 'family bed' before we put Harper down in the pack & play--she's hidden in there somewhere with the dogs & Daddy).
This picture is of Harper in what was supposed to be her going home outfit after she was born, but it was WAY too big. Look how much she has grown! This outfit is snug on her now and she has graduated into size 1 diapers! (After 2 major blowouts of the newborn size, we figured it was time to move up!) She is very healthy & happy--cracking smiles and cooing all the time! She still loves to be on the move all day... she won't nap in her crib, but will pass out in the swing, bouncy chair, Moby, car or stroller. BUT, she sleeps great in her crib at night, so it's working for us. I feel like we're getting into a good routine (we hope!). She especially likes going for walks with her baby friends during the day--it's great to have so many mommy friends who are also home (for now anyway).
Also, on Nov 4th, Harper says don't forget to VOTE!
(Unless you're voting for McCain, then she says just stay home--ha!)
Harper is very sad about the Red Sox... she rallied and tried to stay up to watch the games but it didn't work. Maybe next year. You've got to suffer a bit (or a lot) to be a true fan.
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