"Mama"

March 15, 2011
I called out sick from work.  Breanna had me up three times last night, and I was so exhausted.  I also had to take her to the pediatrician's office to get the second dose of her flu shot.  I just didn't want to deal with going to work being so tired, and going in late.  So I just called it.  It wasn't a complete lie.  I did keep sneezing yesterday at work, so it's totally believable that I didn't feel well enough to come in today.

The day off was well needed.  Breanna only cried for about 2 seconds after her shot.  She's such a champ.  Once home, I did some cleaning and straightening up I've been meaning to do for days.  I never seem to have enough time during the work week or weekends to keep up with the chores.  Mike does help a lot, but we always seem to be behind.  I really wish we had a cleaning service come at least once per month.  I may have to look into that.  We're not living in dirt, but I swear the mail and other clutter takes over the house in the course of days.

I'm looking forward to taking Breanna back to My Gym tonight.  We overslept and missed the class on Saturday.  I couldn't believe it.  She had me up at 5am and I thought for sure she would have me up again by 8.  Nope, she didn't wake up until 9:45am!  The class was over by that point.  Luckily for a make-ups.

As I typed this...Breanna figured out how to pull her shoes off with her hands, for the first time!  Prior to this, she used to scoot them off using the floor.  She's a quick learner!

Tummy time

Playing with Mommy's hair.

March 14, 2011
Ah, and it's Monday, again.  The weekends do go by too quickly, and it doesn't help that all three of us are sick.  Breanna is still getting over her cold/ear infection and now Mike and I have colds.  Of course, I'm still at work today.  However, Mike took the day off.  I'm slightly jealous but he is in worse shape than me.  I still took Breanna to daycare, since she's been fever-free since last Wednesday.  Breanna seemed super excited to be back at daycare and see her friends.

She loves her jumperoo.

My Sunshine

March 13, 2011
I am marking today as the first day Breanna said Mama.  Oh my gosh!  She melts my heart.  All during vacation I was trying to teach her Mama (and Dada of course).  Although, I did try to teach her Mama a bit more... 

Breanna, Grandma (my Mom) and I went to see Aunt Elaine, Uncle Bob and their daughter Kathy.  Kathy is my Mother's age.  They all loved seeing Breanna, for the first time.  Breanna did so well.  We played a game of Scrabble, which I hadn't played in forever.

Later in the afternoon, Mike, Breanna and I went to Barnes & Noble.  I must say, they have some good quiche there.  Surprising, I know!  We chose some new books for Breanna and also bought a few books for ourselves.  I even nursed in public in a comfy chair.  I am getting so brave now.  Going on vacation is nursing really helped me gain some confidence.  It's so much easier than carrying bottles and the electric pump, when I don't have to.

Why I can't eat what Willow's eat??

March 12, 2011
Breanna started making the mmmmmmm sound.  I just know she's so close to saying Mama.  I can't wait!!

The weather wasn't too cold today, which was nice.  We were able to go for a walk in the local park.  Breanna just loves watching all the joggers and people with dogs.  Such the nosey little girl.

Out for a stroll.

March 11, 2011
Thank gosh it's Friday.  I'm so glad it's the weekend.  It was tough returning to work mid-week.  Tonight Breanna and I went out to dinner with two of my good friends from high school.  As always, she was such an angel at dinner.  I really am spoiled.  It was nice hanging out with the girls!!

I forgot to take Breanna's picture today.  Oops!  


March 10, 2011
First day back to work after vacation...Blah!  It was a tough one for sure.  At least it went by quickly.  I miss Breanna so much.  We were so spoiled being together so much on vacation.

This teether is more fun on the feet!

I love her eyes.