This week you had your first day care experience. Now that you were over two months old, I decided it was time that I started going to the gym. You were not aware of this, but I gained quite a bit of weight while I was pregnant and I felt that it was time to start losing the rest of that weight. So, at the gym there was a childcare facility for newborns to children up to twelve years old. The childcare providers gave us three matching wristbands: one for you, me, and the diaper bag. I was concerned about how you would like the experience, but when I came and got you after my workout, I found you asleep and content.
On Saturday, we went to your dad’s company picnic. It was a beautiful April day…not too hot, not too cold, not too windy…just perfect. We had lunch with our friends. I couldn’t believe all the babies we have. Dylan, Jackson, You, and Luke! All of you were born within the last nine months! It will be fun for all the babies to grow up together.
This was the week you had your first unofficial roll over! It was late on Saturday evening (or maybe early Sunday morning) and you were sleeping in your crib. Then, you started to cry and you dad got up to change your diaper and get you ready for a feeding. Then, through the baby monitor he asked, “Did you put Elizabeth to sleep on her back?” You were a tummy sleeper and so I thought the question was silly. I replied, “Why would I put her on her back, she only sleeps on her tumm…Oh my gosh she rolled over!” We are not sure if you needed the help of your crib to roll over or if you did it on your own. You have yet to repeat this milestone, but it was very exciting!
This Sunday was your baby dedication. Great Aunt Sue and your Great Grandparents Williams came out for this special occasion. You were in such a good mood that morning. We dressed you and put you in the car seat and drove to church. You didn’t even complain about the car seat. Once we were at church, we changed your clothes and put you in the gorgeous dedication gown your Great Grandma Eleanor made for you. You looked so cute! There was a misunderstanding in the morning’s schedule so the family missed the actual ceremony but was able to see you and the other babies as they were presented to the congregation. You were such a good girl…you hardly made a peep the whole morning at church and we were there for two services!
After church we had lunch at our house to celebrate. Our close friends came in addition to the family. Then, it was time to pack the car and head to California. This was to be your first road trip. Your dad had to stay at home. It was sad to leave him, but at least we would see him in five days. We were going to visit your Aunt Linda and Cousin Ramona. We were a little nervous about the drive seeing as you didn’t like the car seat. You did such a good job. And you showed your excitement of crossing the border into a new state by sleeping.
Speaking of sleeping, Sunday night we stayed at your great grandparent’s house. We decided to stop there for the evening because there was snow on the ground and it was a foggy night. Great Grandma was concerned about where you were going to sleep. Well, she pulled a drawer out from the chest of drawers, lined it with blankets, and turned it into a snug bed. You know what, it worked and you liked it too. How do I know that you liked it? You slept for 6 hours straight!
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