Your Smile

You continue to become more and more engaging. I find myself sitting with you and really interacting on the most precious level. Your personality is starting to come out. I can see how each day you learn more and more about your surroundings. I love you more and more everyday...how can that be!? :)
We may have stretched you a bit this weekend. On Friday night we took you to a wine tasting at one of the local stores. We only stayed for about a half hour and you seemed to have enjoyed yourself. You were certainly the hit of the party!
Then we went to the Schweitzer's for a very traditional Shabbos evening. We were there for about 4 hours. They have 4 kids but only the 2 youngest were there. The 9 month old got a kick out of seeing you. Anyway, we got home around 10 and you were not in your routine. We had a tough night and neither of us got much sleep :).
Then last night we went out to dinner for Sushi. Mommy and Daddy love sushi and we haven't had any since you were born. We went really early and you slept through the whole meal. It was yummy. We took advantage of an early evening and did some visiting. First we went and saw Uncle Mike's new house and then we visited Dan and Lisa. Lisa is 17 weeks pregnant with their first.
So again, we got home and you were out of your routine. Daddy wound up putting you in your rocker and you fell asleep. We all wound up falling asleep and you stayed there for 3 hours! I don't think you minded...you slept the whole time. I woke up and put you in your bassinet and you slept for another hour.
So now we are waiting for Safta Judy who will be here with us while Daddy is away. It should be a nice few days. Our camera broke and we are waiting for our new one so I won't be able to take any pictures. Maybe just video.

Two Month Doctor Visit

Today you had your two month doctor visit. You did very well! First when we put you on the scale you weren't even unhappy. By the way, you weigh 11 pounds which is in the 50th percentile. You have also grown 3 inches since your birth. The Doctor checked out everything else and was very pleased about your health. You had a little conversation with him and he was very impressed with that.
Then...the nurse came in with your vaccinations. You took the liquid by mouth very well. She was impressed with that. Then came the shots...yikes! The nurse did an excellent job and was beginning the third shot and had 2 band-aids on before we even knew it. But you stared crying pretty hard. I felt so bad I started crying too. It hurt me to see you in such pain. Once Daddy picked you up you calmed down pretty quickly. You slept really well today!

Breastfeeding Isabelle

Just so cute

You have been particularly cute today. Lots of talking...when we were playing on your activity mat and listening to music you were very excited and it seemed like you wanted to sing along!
During your bath tonight you were very interested in looking at both yourself and me. Have I told you I love you lately :)

Just Hanging Out

So I have you in our new Baby Bjorn Air Carrier. (Hersh bought it for us; he is very generous and was at Mommy and Daddy's wedding) You seem to like it! I just prepared the salad for dinner, set the table and straightened out and boom...you're asleep. I think I am going to like this carrier too :)
I get to walk around with you close to my chest and just gaze down at your beautiful face.

I just did your foot print in the frames our friends bought us. I'll do your hand print later when Daddy can help.

The beginning

Hi Isabelle,
I feel like I always have so much to tell you I decided to start writing it down. You are 8 weeks old today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)
I can't believe how fast time is going by. I was just looking at video we took of you at 12 days old (New Year's Eve) and was marveling on how much you have grown.
You are really starting to smile alot right now. It just melts my heart. This morning when you woke up from your nap I came over to get you and you gave me a huge smile. Just beautiful!
Well, I want to see how this blog will work and if I can print out so I will write more later.
Daddy is out of town for the day.
LOVE YOU!