A Girl and her Dog

We have settled in back at home and are enjoying the hot hot summer. Trinity is sleeping through the night from 9 to 11 hours a night and taking a couple 2 to3 hour naps a day. This has been great!! She is discovering new things and delights in them. I met an old Calvin friend in town at the pool and Trinity enjoyed dipping her toes in the water but mostly wanted to be held. We tried out her bikini in the tub ahead of time (it comes with special bottoms.. b/c she too tiny for the swim diapers) and it worked great!!! Trinity loves sitting up and playing in her bumbo chair. It gives her more stability so she can look around and play. She has discovered that Cash is funny. The more she giggles at him the more he tries to make her laugh by jumping all around her. All in all we are doing great!!! She will be 6 months old on Wednesday, I can't believe she is half a year old already. On Thursday she goes for her check up and gets more immunization shots (so not fun!!! Jason comes to hold her down for the mean nurse to poke her while I wait outside with sheer terror on my face). We look forward to a peaceful week and are excited to celebrate Fathers day next Sunday with Daddy. * if the video does not play on the email copy go directly to the blog site and it should download and play when you click on it*

Airplanes and Family

Trinity went on her very first airplane ride to Michigan to see Tabitha graduate. We are so proud of her. Trinity was a wonderful airplane baby. She charmed everyone with her smiles before we boarded then slept during most of the flight. Trinity met the remaining aunts, uncles and all of her cousins. She had a special time with her Great Grandparents. Great Grandma Van Goor just smiled and loved on Trinity. Grammy and PaPa couldn't get enough of her smiles and giggles. She was able to see her grandparents and meet some of our friends. We all had a wonderful time with everyone. We took lots of pictures so enjoy the photo book.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Today is a wonderful day in which we honor our mothers. As a new mom I realize all the hard work that goes with the title. One of the best things I learned from my mother is to laugh and find joy in yourself and your kids. All the stresses in life seem to disappear when I see that little face.

In honor of mothers day I thought I would write a short list of reflections over the past few months of being a mother. Yes, it is okay to laugh b/c during the last few months we needed to laugh a lot!!!

1. I never knew I would sing a song about my baby's bodily functions as I take her to the changing table.

2. I found that those adorable little fingers have razor sharp nails that I can only cut while she is sleeping.

3. A smile at 5am seems to make it okay that I am up at 5am....

4. I never thought I would be excited to find a deal on laundry detergent only to find out later that I have 187 loads of fabric softener.

5. I find it interesting that I get everyone ready to go and packed in the car and realize I am still in my pajamas.

6. I have discovered that if I use the word "PLAN" out loud in front of Trinity.. somehow it will NOT happen.

7. I sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider over and over and over again just because she giggles

8. My arm is now able to stretch into the backseat and hold a rattle for miles and miles

9. I am so excited to take a bath because she is napping and the following occurs??

a. Turn water on and forget

b. Turn just the hot water on which results in high pitched screaming and red feet

c. Actually leave my socks on and get into the tub

d. YES.. all the above... it is true... the baby has taken my brain

10. The greatest moment of my day is when she snuggles her head under my neck and falls asleep.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!