Weekend Fun

Mommy and Caroline went on a shopping/visit trip  Saturday. They met up with Natalie and Chloe at Ramy and Daniel's house. In one of the pictures, I see that some folks enjoyed my favorite sandwich shop, McAlisters. I'm sure the girls and Mommies had great fun catching up and shopping. I feel sorry for poor little Stecks when he gets here soon...he will be surrounded by a gaggle of giggly girls and he will have to learn how to endure many shopping trip to come!

Snappy Shopper

All trussed up and to Wal-Mart we go!



Word for the Day - BaBello

Ok, tell the truth, are these not the prettiest little set of lips you've ever seen? It won't be too terribly long before Caroline learns how to use them too. And who of us will be able to resist her charms? Not I for sure. The week is over and my shift at Windy Hills is done and honestly, I'm a little tired. I think I had forgotten how time consuming babies can be. It's a good tired though. My favorite part of the day is right before Mommy goes to work and we do the Caroline handoff. Caroline is warm and drowsy and we pile up in Daddy's recliner and rock. Often times, I drift into drowsyland before Caroline! I also like times when Caroline is waking up from a nap, she looks like a little basketball, all round and sweet under her blanket. Sometimes she will talk to me and give the sweetest toothless grin. Be advised though, Caroline will let you know when cuddlechat time is over and she's ready for her ba-bell-o (our word for bottle, you have to say it fast).  

Ducky Gets A Dunkin!

Bath time is fun time for ducky Caroline...(yay!). So far, she likes the water and doesn't mind getting her hair washed or face wiped. Once out of the tub, she gets a good rub down with Johnson's Baby Bath Time Calming Lotion, I think it may have lavender and all natural calming stuff in it. The bottle says it's promotes rest and calmness. Anyway, after talking to Mommy on the way over yesterday, I don't think the J&J lotion worked very well Wednesday night. Mommy said Caroline woke them up three times during the night! We aren't real sure of the cause but it was a very long day for Mommy and Daddy! After Mommy left for school, I made a short video of Caroline getting ready to take a nap in her bouncy seat with her favorite cow, Cora. Caroline likes Cora for her crinkly ears, she loves to put them in her mouth but she sometimes coughs! I think the texture tickles her tongue! See the video, Caroline and Cora under Caroline Clips.

I Woke Up And I Was 50 !!

This is what I walked into at work Monday morning. My fiends, oops, friends, decorated my workspace last Friday for my 50th birthday yesterday. I know, I know - I agree, I don't look it.

I was showered with gifts galore...I received a black mini coffin with a variety of really nice things such as Citrate Magnesium, an AARP magazine, all sorts of nuts and chocolates, and 50 really nice rocks! I also got some really yummy pomegranate Bath and Body products, a black shirt that says In Dog Years I'm 350 Years Old, a bouquet of beautiful flowers, a chicken cheese ball, Rotel and chips, Lil Smokies with Sistah Schuberts rolls, and a delish chocolate dirt cake that was ohmygoodnesssogood.. Do I have great fiends friends or what?

After work, we drove up to see Caroline and went out for my birthday suppah. The grilled shrimp was good but being with my GRAND daughter was so much gooder. Caroline was a perfect little doll! She even wore her adorable cupcake onesie in my honor! Sweet lil baby girl.

I had so much fun on my birthday that I may schedule another for Friday! Heartfelt thanks to my peeps! You made this day so special for me, one I'll not soon forget! I cherish your friendship and sincerely thank you for making an old lady feel like, well, an old lady!!

I also appreciate my super family. I couldn't do without you all. You made me feel so special on this often difficult milestone in life. We have eaten our way through the weekend, taken in a movie with popcorn and Mmm & Mmm's, got flowers,  received a very special gift certificate, photo frame, a bead for my bracelet.  I'm sure I've left something out but I'm so full, I not gettin' up to go look right now! Thank you ALL from the bottom of my old heart! I love you all so very, VERY much!  mmmwaaah!

Can't A Girl Get A Nap?

Poor little Caroline was so tired that she couldn't keep her plug in her mouth! I just HAD to take a picture of her but I made sure the flash was off so I wouldn't wake her. I have a sneaky suspicion that one of these days we're ALL gonna get a good scolding from Caroline regarding the questionable pictures that we've taken of her! Until then, I plan on clicking away and I just may have to start a private collection!

Three Months! Can You Believe It?

Three months ago our sweet Caroline was born. Seems like yesterday. I remember not wanting to leave the hospital that night, I didn't want to miss a minute of just looking at her (even if it was behind a glass window!) I don't remember sleeping much that night either. Three months have passed and the newness of Caroline hasn't worn off. I still can't get enough of her. I can sit and watch her doing nothing, all day. When she does move, giggle, grin, coo, gaaah, e i o - s o, or roll over - it's a very momentus occasion and usually noted with a flash from a camera or iPhone!
Caroline is maturing so quickly that every day she seems to change before my eyes. She's holding her head up stronger and is no longer a Bobble head. She's turning over and laughing out loud. She follows us with her eyes to find us if we move out of her view.
Yesterday, I gave her a bath by myself. It was our first and I was a little nervous. Caroline seemed to enjoy it and it wasn't long before we both were laughing at each other... I laughed at her for her funny faces... she laughed at me as I floundered like a fish to get off the bathroom floor!!(the little smarty pants)

Flipper Caught on Video

Yeppers, Caroline has learned to roll over!! Mommy and Daddy sent me the video just now. The caption said, "For the fifth time in a row!" See the latest Caroline clip to the right. It's not long but you can plainly see that Caroline has got the hip motions goin on!! Wow, we're going to have to keep both eyes on her now, next thing you know...she'll be crawling!

Bwight Gween Bumbo

It's so touching (and comical too) to read Facebook this time of year. All the Mommas posting cute pictures of the first day of school and comments about the morning while getting ready for school. A friend of mine posted about her kindygardner going to school for the first time and how hard it was for her as a mother. I remember the first time my wittle baby girl rode the huge yellow bus. Oh she looked so tiny climbing on the steps, the bus seemed to swallow her up! Just thinking about that first milestone of her life makes my heart a little squishy. Us Mom's have lots of emotions when it comes to our babies...regardless of their age! We'll all probably feel the same way when sweet Caroline goes to her first day of school. (Bite your tongue!) Can't you just see all us grandmas driving up to school to see her off, snapping pictures, and waving bye? What a sight that will be. (Just kidding Caroline.) For now though... I'm very content watching her bob her wittle head in her bwight gween Bumbo!

Pj Saturday

I had the distinct pleasure of staying at Caroline's house Friday night while Daddy went to watch a PGA tournament close to Atlanta with some friends!

We woke up Saturday morning to heavy rain and thunder which made it a great day to stay in our pj's!  Daddy sent Mommy a message telling her where he and his friends were standing at the tournament so we could watch for him on tv! When the commercials came on, Mommy and Caroline worked on phonics and words. See the video, I Wub You, to hear them working on Caroline's first words, (kinda).

Caroline's Alphabet Soup

Caroline had the pleasure of keeping me Wednesday while Mommy went to school to get ready to go back to school! From the time I arrived until the time I had to leave, Caroline was PER-FECKT! An absolute angel. She took her bottle, burped, played a bit, rocked me, and went to Nappytown right on schedule every three hours. It was the best day!! Daddy beat Mommy home and got in some recline time with Caroline. Note in the photo how well she is holding up her head...unassisted too, I might add! She's so very smart and not yet 3 months! Amazing!

I made a short video of Caroline on her changing table where she has so much fun. After watching the video I was ticked at myself for holding the phone crooked. Apparently if you tip an iPhone just the least bit, it will make videos sideways! Grrrr. I worked and worked trying to get it flipped but never could. I guess if you watch it you can either tilt your head or your monitor!! Listen real close and I think you can make out the alphabet we memorized today, E I O - S O . We're working on the rest next week!

The Sounds of Sunday Morning

Mommy and I got up a little lazy this morning but our little gymnast Caroline was raring to go. After a quick power breakfast and burp, Caroline was ready for her bouncy seat. I got her in position and comfy then turned the seat on. She started talking, cooing, and cycling! Caroline worked her legs so hard that her socks slid down to the tips of her feet!

It was hard to cut her play time short while she was in such a good mood but she had to get Mommy ready for church and it was time for me to leave. :(  

Check out the video, Early Sunday Sounds to hear a bit of her chatter.

Playing Catchup

After the dr. visit

It's been a week since the last blog (bad blogger) and so much has gone on. Caroline and parents returned safely from Aunt Liana's house last Sunday. They enjoyed the trip and the chance to spend time with family and friends. While visiting, Caroline, Livi, and Lily had their pictures taken and they were so cute. I'll post for you to see soon.

Wednesday Caroline had a minor procedure done in Little Rock. She had the frenulum in her mouth clipped. (the membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of her mouth). She is fine now except for a little soreness. When she takes her bottle, she hesitates a bit then latches on fine. She is now licking her lips and playing with her tongue. (and drooling more too!)

Happy Bday Mimi!

Mommy had to work at school yesterday so I went up for Caroline to keep me. It was a very good day! Granny and Papaw brought lunch and Caroline was THE center of attention! Yesterday was also a very special day for a very special person, Mimi had a birthday! Sorry for the late birthday wishes Mimi, hope your day was grand!