Settling in

Annie seems to be settling in just fine now - except for some trouble sleeping at night, but we have a doctor's visit next week which will hopefully be able to take care of that (or at least shed some light on it). Last night though, despite a cold, she did sleep straight through until 4 am, woke up with a cough, then went back down til 7 / 7:30 or so. Woke up just in time for a bottle, breakfast, and change to get to the library across the street for storytime.

I didn't know how Annie would like storytime - but since it's mostly songs, not stories, and only a half hour, she and the other 6-18 month olds seem to like it a lot. We joined the class late, and only made it to 3/8 sessions, but there's another in the summer, she may be able to attend.

Annie's finally enjoying a bath - the lack of constant screaming is very nice. If I would remember NOT to pour cold water on the kid's head to rinse the shampoo out, I bet it would reduce the screams even more...

Annie's met a few more cousins and received a few more gifts - I also posted a picture of the very nifty quilt that Auntie Bea made for Annie. Isn't it beautiful?

It's really hard to believe that she's only been with us less than 2 months - it seems like she's been here forever. Reality is setting in now too - I took Annie for a daycare visit yesterday and then took her to work to meet the folks there. I only have one week more before I go back to work, so in between doctor visits and the routine shopping with Granny, we'll have to make the most of it... The weather's finally getting nice too - figures...

Getting to know Annie

The photos are of recent parties and get-togethers for family and friends to get to know Annie a little better. Despite a storm, nearby family and friends made it over the weekend to formally welcome Annie home. Everyone brought terrific gifts for Annie and she loved them all, but one gift did stand out. It was a one-of-a-kind handmade quilt, made especially for Annie, by her "Aunt" Bea - I'll have to post a picture; it's beautiful - a blue silk Chinese pattern on one side and a red-white-blue-stars&stripes patchwork quilt on the other. It even has Annie's name on it and welcome home. It will really be a special heirloom for Annie.

Then earlier this week, Annie braved her car seat (and didn't scream at all like she did recently on a 30+ minute trip home), to visit some new friends, Carissa, Sophie, and Ella - they (and they're moms) gave Annie a much needed high chair - it's alread up and in use today!

Annie enjoys a crowd and loves to play, though it might take her a while to get warmed up if its not on her own familiar ground. Now if she would sleep later than 3 am every morning, Mom would be very grateful...