I can't believe its been almost 2 weeks since I last posted! Oops! The time is going by pretty fast and I am getting more and more comfortable going places with the little cutie pie so I don't have as much time to write. Linnea is also awake more now so I like to spend time with her watching her smile and show her some of her toys. So far she is still mostly interested in human faces, but will look at toys every now and then.
Last Sunday on her 5 week birthday we made the trip to Great Grandma Thomas's place in Woodbury. We had some KFC and all the grandparents and uncle Brian enjoyed holding her. I will put the pictures up when we find our battery charger for the camera.
Last Tuesday, Linnea and I went to a new parent group at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. It was very fun and helpful and we will try to go every Tuesday until I go back to work. It is nice to hear other parents tips on dealing with certain newborn issues and its nice to know other people are going through the same things we are right now. And who knows, maybe Linnea and mommy will make some new friends.
Wednesday we ventured out to River Falls to have a "playdate" turned into nap date with Lisa, Dylan and Erik. Us parents enjoyed lunch together and caught up! Next time maybe the kids will stay awake!
So along with smiling, the biggest news in Linnea's life is probably that she has already transitioned to the crib!! She seemed to want more room than the bassinet allowed so on Friday we thought, why not give it a try. And it went pretty well! She wakes up about every 3-4 hours to be fed. A few times she has slept 6 hrs which is heavenly! It is so weird that we haven't slept more than a 4 hour period at most in 6 weeks! CRAZY!
It does wear on a person...however it didn't wear on me enough to totally back out of the City of Lakes Loppet this past Sunday morning, a ski race I have done the past 4 years and always look forward to. I had originally signed up for the 33k, but since it has only been 6 weeks since delivery I opted for the 10k and that was perfect! It was such a nice day for skiing! I just took it very easy and enjoyed the trails! Mom, dad and I also skied in the Luminary Loppet Saturday night which is a candlelit 3K ski around Lake of the Isles. So pretty!
Tomorrow we have a big day of the new parent group and then my work is throwing me a baby shower so I better hit the hay, as I will more than likely be getting up at least twice before the day starts. We didn't get a work baby shower in before Linnea came so they are doing it tomorrow. That way all the teachers can hold her. It will be the longest period of time I am out with her on my own so wish me luck!
Stay tuned for pictures...
1 comment:
Cute pictures! She brings a smile to my face! She is growing and she has beautiful eyes. Neat blog wallpaper too! Great news that you are getting out either alone or with Linnea. The Loppet Luminare evening was fun except we didn't get to see Linnea awake. The snow sculptures were cool. I'll have to get my photos to you. Chris is a great dad, eh? Well, talk to you and see you soon,
Love, Grandma and Grandpa H
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