Well, its been a while since I have written, but not because things have been ho-hum around the Penny household. In fact, Addie has definitely kept things lively (if that can be combined with sleep deprivation) for us. And today is her 2 month birthday, so happy birthday to our little girl!!!!
The past several weeks have been filled with both the usual trials and tribulations facing new parents (spit up, throw up, irregular sleeping, diaper explosions, fussing for the sheer sake of fussing), and some more unusual ones. These weeks have also been filled with great joys, as Addie has grown so much both physically and emotionally. She smiles readily and gloriously now, tracks people with her eyes, seems to be acknowledging toys that we show her (and, sometimes, that Daddy forces her to play with), and has developed a strong hatred for "tummy time." Not that you don't hear this from every new parent, but her smile can basically fill up our lives and melt our hearts at the same time. Yes, I know that we are in trouble when she learns how to use that smile against us!
We have also had a bunch of fun "firsts." Addie has been out to her first dinners with friends and had her first vacation to the coast when we went down to visit Brad, Lisa and Harry in Galveston. Clearly she is living the high life. She had her first visit with Aunt Danielle and Uncle Andy, which was so special and far too short. She is also set to have her first shots today, which is the kind of first that none of us is too excited about.
She is also developing a much greater awareness of her surroundings. She really responds to Mommy's presence, and their bond is very apparent. She loves to snuggle with Mommy, go on walks with Mommy, and be held by Mommy when she is sad. Much to Daddy's chagrin, there are some times when only Mommy can quiet a cry or soothe a fussing. Undoubtedly there will be periods of time in the future when that will change (especially when Addison realizes what a pushover Daddy will be), but for now I accept it. And there is a part of me that loves to see Addison learning about her world, and is so proud that Mommy is at the center of it.
And more learning is just around the corner. Mommy goes back to work next week, and while I am totally confident that everything will go smoothly I still don't really have the words to express how truly I feel about that pending little adventure. I guess we will just have to see -- I am learning that some parts of parenting cannot be anticipated or pre-analyzed (is that a word?) with any sort of clarity. I guess Addison isn't the only one who is growing.
Happy 2-month birthday, Addison! We love you.
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