365 Days of Breanna: We have a roller!!

February 26, 2011

Wow, what a busy day we had today. We started off with My Gym and then we bought a new digital camera. Our old one just wasn't cutting it. We'll still keep it but I'm so happy with the new one. The difference in picture quality is amazing. I wish I bought a new one earlier. We also went walking in the park; followed by dinner at my parents. It was nice seeing them since we weren't able to get together last week. I cannot wait for our family vacation this week (Breanna, Mike and me).

Holding on like a 'big' girl.

My favorite, the swing.

I love jumping!

Hiking up her pant leg.

I'm tired of your new camera, Mommy.

Hanging out at Grandma's.

February 25, 2011

Today was tough. My original flight home was canceled. We were able to get on an earlier flight, but I still didn't get home until 7. It was just so great to be back home with Breanna and Mike. Yay for the weekend.

Too much fun with Daddy.

Looking cool with Daddy.

February 24, 2011

The hardest part of my work week is over. Breanna has been doing fabulous. I am so proud of her and miss her so much. I cannot wait to fly home tomorrow. Fingers crossed that my flight isn't delayed with the storms expected back at home.

So sleepy.

Nana and Breanna

February 23, 2011

Yay! My work trip is half way over. Friday cannot come soon enough!

Nap time.

Sitting pretty.

February 22, 2011

Mike told me that now Breanna starts getting ready roll even before you fully put her on her stomach. Geez! How am I supposed to get an ideal 1 hour of belly time play if Breanna just immediately rolls over. I guess we'll see how it goes when I get home. I just glad I didn't miss her first time rolling over, before I left for my trip. Lindsey, our nanny, texted me a picture of Breanna in her jumperoo. She looks so happy. It makes me feel better. I can't wait for Friday.

And the Bear snores on.

February 21, 2011

Monday away from Breanna was tough. I always look forward going home after work to be home with Breanna. Tonight, it was just dinner with my co-workers and then hanging out alone in my hotel room. Luckily, I have some work to continue to do and I'm watching The Bachelor. Mike said Breanna did so well with Lindsey (our nanny for the weeks I travel). I love hearing her in the background, but I wish I could be there, too. It's okay. Friday will be here soon, I hope.

I'm tired of sitting up.

Playtime.

February 20, 2011

It was rough today. I had to leave Breanna and Mike for yet another business trip. It is very hard for me to stay here, the traveling is getting tough. But I know it's needed for my career right now. I keep telling myself by the time Breanna is about 1 year old, I hope to be either in a different role at my current company or at a new company. The time apart will be worth it, I know in the future. But it does stink.

I miss her so much already and it's only been 7 hours apart. Friday evening cannot come soon enough!

Playing the 'piano' as we call it.

February 19, 2011

Saturday was a usual day. Breanna and I went to My Gym in the morning. We officially have a roller! She first rolled over belly to back on her own several times at My Gym today. (She did it one other time at My Gym around Christmas time, but then she never figured it out again.) I brought her home and she did it several times for Mike. I am so proud of her. Although now getting her to play on her tummy is even harder than ever. Now she just flips over on her own and won't even try to play on her tummy. We do try though.

Strike a pose.

We're jumping!

This swing is awesome, Mom.

Going for a ride on a sled.

February 18, 2011

Today was a sad day as Mike and I took off from work to attend a friend's funeral. She passed away from vulva cancer. She battles it for two years. She leaves behind her husband of 20+ years and two college-age children. She was my neighbor while I was stilling living at my parents' house. It will never be the same pulling into my parents' driveway knowing that she won't come out of her house to see Breanna.

She made so many beautiful things for our family. She made the tree skirt we use around our Christmas tree, every year. We also used it as the background for Breanna's Christmas photo that mailed out to our families and friends. She also stenciled onesies, blankets and towels for Breanna. With mermaids, sheep, teddy bears, etc. So many cute little things for our daughter. I put these things on Breanna and think of her, but at the same time it brings tears to my eyes. She really was one of the happiest and friendliest people I've ever known. She will be forever missed.

The only positive to today was that after the funeral and luncheon, Mike, Breanna and I went to the park. The weather was unseasonably warm. Mid-60s, I believe. It was so nice walking in the park with no winter coats. Too bad the warm weather was only a tease, as suspected here in the Mid-Atlantic region.