First Day of Daycare

Ellie started daycare in the middle of August since I started back at school. I had mixed feelings about it at first, but we are now 3 weeks in and it feels so good! She is so happy every time we drop her off and pick her up. I feel good about doing something for myself as well. It was really tough for me to be a stay at home mom for the 5 1/2 months that I was home with her. I am not a home body so I found myself out a lot and always ended up at Target. We all know that does not usually end well! We did get a lot of walks down by the beach in though and I am thankful for that.

 

She is the second youngest infant in her class and one of two girls. I think she has all the other kids and teachers wrapped around her little finger. She gets so much love and attention from them. We have access to video cameras in the room so it is fun to log in to look at her during the day. Brian and I have already noticed such a change in her since she started there. She is a total go-getter now. She is rolling much more than she was before. She is starting to "inch worm" her way on the floor on her tummy to get to her toys. Before we know if she is going to be crawling! I definitely think that her seeing what the other kids are doing in the class makes her want to mimic what they are doing. She sees they walking or crawling and wants to do the same. We started back on solids and she takes them well at daycare they said. She really has blossomed in the past 3 weeks.

 

Our little girl is turning into such a big girl! We love seeing her reach all of these new and exciting milestones.

First Day of Daycare- 8/22/16

We are so glad you're loving daycare, Ellie!

Eloise 5 & 6 Month Updates

I cannot believe I forgot to post Eloise's 5 month update! I think I just got so caught up in getting ready to start school, Ellie's first week of daycare and both of us fighting colds that it did not even cross my mind. Now that she is 6 months old I will include both in this post.

 

I am feeling all the feels being that Ellie is now half of a year old. How did that happen so fast? I feel like I am always saying that but it is the truth. It is like I blink and she is getting bigger each time. I love this age though. She is so fun to interact with and she is in awe of everything she sees. I love how curious she is. There is not one thing that she does not want to grab or put in her mouth. The other day I had an iced Starbucks drink and I turn my head for a second to find her mouth on the straw! Good thing she does not know how to use a straw yet or else she would have had a ton of caffeine. She "talks" so much, growls, blows bubbles with her mouth and absolutely loves bath time! I look forward to that time each night because I know it makes her feel excited and relaxed.

Stay little and sweet, Ells Bells.

 



Yesterday I turned 5 months old. I love hearing my own voice, growling and looking in mirrors. I grab anything within my reach. I like to be held a lot. I am still not a huge fan of naps. I giggled for the first time in front of mommy and daddy! I started solids and I really love it. I found my feet which makes diaper changes difficult. I rolled from tummy to back and back to tummy. I look in the direction my name is being called. I'm teething, it hurts and it keeps me and mommy up at night sometimes. I bring so much love to my family's life. I now weigh 15 lbs ♡



 

Today I am 6 months old. I am starting to get freckles. I like to sleep on my side. I began daycare and I'm having so much fun with all of my new friends. I prefer bottles over my mommy these days. I had my first real cold. I love to "talk" a lot, growl and blow raspberries. I also love to roll all over the floor. Yes, I still like to be held all the time. I am trying to learn to sit up on my own. My family is in awe that half of a year has flown by. ♡
 

Happy 1/2 birthday baby girl! Mommy and Daddy love you so much.

 

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