A suitable Mom-Do

I got my hair cut yesterday. I liked having long hair, and it was pretty, but it wasn't practical for someone with my new profession. Each night I'd take out my ponytail and find it still damp in the middle, and after Emily grabbed a fistful and wouldn't let go, I made the appointment. It's chin-length now, so my weird curls are making it look very jouvenile, but whatever - I can still pull it back and it's not so gross and damp now.

Emily is 3 weeks old today. It's amazing what she can do already, for still being an infant! We were having some tummy time the other day and she was able to lift her head and face the opposite direction! She's done that while holding her, but she can do it flat on the floor too. She can track objects, which my What To Expect the First Year book says that most babies may be able to do after two months. (*sigh* Look at me - I'm already one of "those" moms.) She loves her black and white pictures so much that the other night - although she was screaming in hunger - she was captivated enough to push me away so she could look at her pictures over my shoulder. As a result, she got milk sprayed up her nose. Life is tough, girlie!

We're doing a little better for nights these days. Last night she slept from 4 AM until 8:30, and although I was really really ready for her breakfast when I woke up, it wasn't the agony of the first few days. I learned the hard way that I shouldn't eat salsa that has beans and jalapenos in it, because it makes Emily's tummy hurt. I feel like I inadvertently tortured my little girl, the poor thing! But even when she's upset, she's still pretty pleasant and would much rather be looking around at things... except that then she remembers she's upset and wails a little more. I can hardly complain, considering babies are known to scream all the time for no reason.

Well, I should use my two-handed time wisely, because I'm never sure when Emily will need me. It's weird that I've been looking forward to October of this year ever since... well, October of last year, pretty much, when we started seriously planning this adventure. And now it's October 31, and I am moving onto the true Motherhood stage of things. It feels like a turning point, especially now that all the Grandma's visits are through and it's just me and her for the next few weeks. Who knows what fun adventures we will have! I just heard an explosive poo from the pack'n'play, though, so I think I know what adventure awaits me when she wakes up...

Pictures are updated: http://picasaweb.google.com/sullyjava/EmilyClaire