Grandpa Juany

Last Thursday, my great grandpa Juany (I suppose I would have called him Pop Pop as everyone else calls him Pop) passed away of a heart attack in Puerto Rico. Everyone is very sad and surprised as he really wasn't sick. Mimi flew out to Puerto Rico first thing Friday morning with Uncle Louie, Uncle Ruben, Titi Millie and Cousin Kathy. Then after mommy talked to Mimi on Saturday morning, she decided to fly out Saturday night. I know she didn't want to leave me but she wanted to go to be there for her family and grandma and especially Mimi.

Here is a picture of daddy with Mimi, Grandma, Grandpa and Titi Aida in Puerto Rico, 2 christmases ago.

Since mommy went to Puerto Rico, that left me with Daddy alone all night Saturday and all day Sunday! Then Grumps (Staff Sgt.) came to watch me ALL DAY monday and he even helped out at night. (He really likes feeding me when I wake up)

Mommy wasn't worried cause she knew I was in GREAT hands and having a great time at home. Grumps brought me an easter chickie that makes noise and he played all kinds of games with me. We even did some PT to get me into Marine Shape for when it comes time for crawling and walking.

Today, Grammie and Grandpa are coming to visit me. They haven't seen me since I was 1 month old... and Mommy thinks they are going to be shocked at how big I've gotten! So I will get to see all my grandparents this week!

This weekend, we are going to get Mimi at the airport and hang out with her in CT. I have the magic ability to cheer people up, just by being in the room sometimes, so I think it will be lots of fun to go see her and help cheer her up a bit. Then it's back to NY with mommy and daddy for the week.

Here is a reminder of how little I was just 2.5 months ago!

Just another day at home with mommy!

Yesterday, I had BIG poops! I was on the couch with mommy, and she heard it and immediately picked me up to change me... when she got to my room and started undressing me, she got quite a surprise - I had pooped through ALL MY CLOTHES. (and it only took me about 2 seconds)

So... I was put into an emergency bath!

Here I am before my bath - stripped down to a clean diaper and wrapped in a blanket... waiting for mommy to get the temperature just right.Here I am in the bath - I'm getting much better at this and don't mind them as long as there is a warm towel behind me so my back doesn't get cold.

Here I am after my bath... does anyone recognize my outfit? Mommy put it on me and it's a little small - but I wore it for a photo shoot and then gave it back to it's rightful owner... But, he didn't want it so I gave him my retired mechanics suit to wear instead!

And here I am with daddy at the beautiful park on the Hudson River. Mommy and I had gone for a walk with the boys next door during the day and when Auntie Jessica came home, she wanted to go for a walk again, so we went down to the park and daddy met us there. I can't wait until I'm old enough to play like Luke on the swings and slides.
And here I am at the end of the day, chewing on my hand and relaxing on the couch!

What a busy day !

I got shots today:(

Today was my 2 month appointment at the doctors office and I had to get 3 shots and 1 oral vaccine. I cried for a few minutes and there was blood on my leg after the shots... but the doctor said mommy should give me some tylenol and I would be ok. I might get a fever, or be extra cranky and sleepy, but that should be the only side effects - so mommy is on watch for the next 3 days to make sure I'm ok.

I got measured and I am now 21.5 inches long and weight 9 lbs 6 ounces:) Like a real baby!

Since I was such a good girl at the doctor, I get to sleep all day today if I want and mommy even said she would hold me during my naps if I wanted as a present for not crying for longer!

Here I am on the examination table that is also a scale. Mommy brings blankets to cover me up with because I have to be naked when they examine me and I get cold. I didn't cry at all this visit until they gave me those poopy shots!!!:(

Cross your fingers for no side effects please:")

Who needs a pacifier?

Check out my latest trick. I found my hand! Mommy and Daddy are convinced that I used to do this in the womb because my hand was in my mouth for one of my ultra sounds and I have been trying to figure this out since I was born.

Just another few days in my life:)

Another week, more pictures! We are all doing well. Kaitlyn has started doing this thing where she cries when she's tired and it takes us a good 20 minutes or more to get her to settle down and sleep. There is nothing wrong with her, other than she's tired and doesn't know what to do... so we have to give her a binky (which she hasn't quite figured out yet) and shhhhoosh her and rock her and sing to her and let her cry until she goes to sleep. Sometimes if we put her down, she will go to sleep after about 2 minutes of crying, but lately it has been way longer than that - we are really hoping she grows out of this as it's super stressful for us and can't be fun for her either:(

Other than that, things are good. She is sleeping pretty consistently during the night with 2 wake ups for bottles. Some nights, she is up for a few hours and might get fussy... but for the most part she only wakes up twice and a few times, she's just woken up once during the night.

Unfortunately, I am awake whether she gets up or not... it must be a mom clock I have - cause sometimes I can even have her bottle warmed and waiting for her before she gets up...

I went through all her clothes today because I hate to say it, but she's starting to grow out of her newborn clothes... it makes me so sad. So, I looked through her things to see what she had in the next size... thinking that we needed to go get stuff for her..

Boy was I wrong.

I counted 13 pj's with footies, about 20 outfits, a few pairs of pants, onesies, etc... so I think we are all set for the 3-6 month stage of her life:) I guess we can focus on 6 - 9 months and beyond now when we are shopping the sales.

Grammie and Grandpa aren't going to believe how big I am, the next time they see me.

Here are some updates from the kid herself:)

Here I am sitting and hanging out with daddy. I like to sit up and look around and listen to daddy's stories.

I also had my first introduction to the internet this week.. I'm a pro already just like my mom! Where's my Bluetooth?

At Mimi's house, everyone always sits at the counter drinking their morning coffee and talking... so I joined mommy this week and we chatted with our coffee.. (see my little cup)

Daddy and Me

Even before I got here, Daddy was already taking care of me! Here is is after painting my room all by himself - putting together my crib!

Then on my first day, he did his first diaper change ever on a baby, on me! He's a pro now! He was a little nervous in the picture below, but he QUICKLY got the hang of it, and could do it with his eyes closed now:)

You can't really see me here, but here is daddy changing my diaper like a pro. Notice the burp cloth in his back pocket! He's always prepared for leaks on either end;)

Here we are on my first day - he was tired but he still held me and loved me!

And here I am all stretched out with daddy taking a nap a few weeks later.

He is the best daddy because he sings to me, changes me (even if we go through 3 diapers in one changing) feeds me and holds me. He even makes up animals to live on Old McDonald's farm when I'm sad like lions:)

This weekend, he even walked me through the mall for my first mall trip!

Now he just has to get used to having me home at night, so that he can wake up when I cry for him - we're still working on that one;)

Busy Weekend!

Hi Everyone! I had a big day Saturday cause it was cousin Nick's 25th birthday party, so we went all the way out to Long Island to celebrate with family. I got to meet some of my cousins and aunts for the first time and I got to see my cousin Nick again.

Here I am with the birthday boy!

Here I am sleeping on Brad's bed while everyone else was partying out in the living room.

Here I am before the party wearing my super cool Naugy Letter Jacket that I borrowed from mommy's bear. All I need is a mini flag and rifle to match mommy for real!

Here I am hanging out with daddy after a bottle.

And here I am wearing the sweater mommy made for me when she was pregnant. It's a little small, so I won't be able to wear it anymore, but I got two good days out of it:)

Happy Sunday!