I go back to work on Monday and Adalyn goes to daycare. Where has the time gone?? We decided on a daycare center up the road from us. I am not ready to bring her. I don't think I will ever be. I cried during the tour so I know it's going to be extremely hard to drop her off on Monday. I am debating if I should have Jimmy take her or us both go. I guess we will see. All I know is I am definitely going to be the one picking her up -- it will be the best part of my day for sure!
The last 2 months have gone by too fast. I wish I could have her home with me forever. But I am blessed to have been able to spend the time with her. And she will most likely only go to daycare 3 days a week thanks to my Mom and Jimmy's flexible work schedule.
Adalyn got her 2 month vaccinations yesterday...3 shots in her thighs. True to form I cried (maybe more than Adalyn). When we got home she slept for a couple hours then woke up from her nap screaming. It was a cry like I have never heard and honestly it scared me. She continued to cry in pain for 5 hours straight. I called the nurse line and they said it was "normal" after vaccinations. I am a little delusional right now with the lack of sleep but mainly I just felt helpless and heart broken for my baby girl. We gave her 2 doses of Tylenol and she finally fell asleep. Today she is back to her happy chatty self. Thank goodness! That was hard!
Adalyn was dedicated at church this last month. It was a very special day and our Pastor did an amazing job. We were blessed to have my parents and Jimmy's Dad and step-mom join. My parents hosted a get together after church and it was a very special night. We are so lucky to have a great church for her to grow up in! We dedicated the below verse for Adalyn:
Psalms Chapter 37. Verses 4 – 7.
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.”
These days Adalyn LOVES her blankey. She has to sleep with it which I admit is not good! But she loves to pull it up towards her cheeks --- again I admit not good but it soothes her and she is so at peace when she has it. Don't worry, I let her have it until she falls asleep and then I take it away (at night). She also loves the TV (oops - what kind of habits are we starting?!) But I know it's the light she likes to watch. She loves the mouse that plays music and shines lights above her pack and play (and gym). She also loves to see her Mommy. In the middle of the night if she catches my eye, she gets SO excited. She does this in the morning too. I love it.
Adalyn doesn't like being in one place too long. She is one busy girl! She also doesn't like being held parallel (like you would do breast feeding). She likes to be upright and face out to see everything going on. Again - busy busy girl! :)
I know the next month is going to bring a lot of change -- new schedule, new daycare, new people, Thanksgiving and gearing up for Christmas. I am sure time will continue to fly by!
Here are some pictures from the last month.
Love,
Kristin
