Easter Kissing Cousins

Awe...let the cuteness begin! I guess Cousin Taylor just missed Cousin Olivia so much she had to keep giving her kisses! Olivia and Taylor had a great time practicing their smooching for at least 10 minutes.

Easter was, of course, a busy day. Lots of good food and loves!

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Bunny Woes and Daycare Stinks

Bunny woes, yes bunny woes. I am amused by the comment left by "Betty" on the blog who noticed that Olivia is indeed sitting in a basket with a bunny. Betty was concerned that the bunny was not having any fun. I can guarantee that the bunny was enjoying himself. When the "bunny handler" picked up bunny and placed the bunny in the basket there was no fighting, arguing, biting, no bunny assaults, it was just pure bunny bliss. No bunnies were harmed in the making of said photo. As a matter of fact, bunny went right to sleep. If I could read bunny minds, I would guess that bunny was happier with Olivia in the photo than he would have been with the 5-year-old boy that was up next.

Okay, on to more important things. Daycare stinks. I miss not being home with my baby. So, I have come up with a plan...she is coming to work with me. Yeah! Well, at least 3 blocks away. This way Olivia and I can have quality mommy/daughter time during the lunch hour. I never thought it would be so difficult to leave your kid with strangers until I had to do it. We are so lucky she is so happy, smiley and sociable because I think I would be a total wrek otherwise.

So, yeah! Next Monday - the 31st - Toodie (Olivia's nickname for those of you not yet in the know - pronounced TUH-dee) will be driving to work with me everyday. The car has been outfitted with an elaborate mirror system, sun shades and UV-blocking sheeting on the rear window. We are all set! The trunk is stuffed with more baby things: stroller, diapers, blankies, wipes, sun bonnets, so that Toodie and I can enjoy afternoon strolls through the parks and along the river.

Olivia has been talking up a storm, blowing bubbles, attempting sit-ups, she loves to stand-up and survey the land. Scrappy has become her new favorite "toy" to watch. I know Olivia is convinced that when Scrappy is panting, Scrappy is smiling at her so she smiles back. Awe...

Photos from Easter will be posted as soon as I can get them off the family camera.

Peanut Butter and Honey Baby

These days when Olivia nurses she likes to quickly release, throw her arm back and stare smiling into her mother's eyes. Content that she receives a quick smile back from mom, she turns back toward the food source, and resumes nursing.

Yesterday morning, Olivia did this same thing, a little earlier than normal and flung her chubby little wrist right into my peanut butter and honey toast. Panicked that babies under one are not supposed to have honey because of botulism risks and no peanut butter because of potential peanut allergies, I grabbed her arm and shoved it into my mouth and proceeded to cleanse her hand of any potential danger. About 10 seconds later, I realized a piece of my hair had been wrapped around her hand and goodness knows what else I was chewing on. But, whew! my baby safe!

Scrappy later enjoyed licking off the remaining PB and H from her PJ's that I threw on the floor.

Olivia update March 2008

Olivia and Morgan had a great time this past Sunday posing for Easter photos. A sleepy bunny, a couple of pink and orange tutu's and a matching set of white floral adorned outfits made for a grand assortment of really, really cute baby photos.

One day after Olivia's 4 month birthday, her first tooth made its appearance. Two days later, her second tooth arrived. The teeth are moving in nicely and so far so good - no need for braces just yet.

Olivia had her 4 month shots (about 2 weeks late). She is now 26 inches long (92nd percentile) and15lbs 11oz (80th percentile). Doc said she could go ahead and start trying new foods. We had a rice cereal adventure and after day 3 switched to the wild and crazy rice cereal with bananas. She says she prefers the banana bits.

Also, this last weekend, Olivia attended two major social events of the year. Cousin Eva celebrated her 2nd birthday and cousin Taylor celebrated her 1st birthday. Congratulations girls! Everyone should wear cake on their face at their own party.

Last but not least, Happy Birthday to Uncle Chris and Grandpa Nowlin!

Stay tuned!