Aunt Jean's Visit

My sister Jean came from Dallas, Texas, last week to help care for Eva. Jean has been a pediatric nurse for twenty years so we were eager to soak up her baby wisdom. As we expected, we learned a great deal from her about baby care. Little things such as making sure to put lotion on right after Eva gets out of the bath (it seals in the moisture) to more complex things like how to teach a baby to crawl or how to care for Eva's new, emerging chops. Eva absolutely loved Jean and she relished having her undivided attention for the week while her mommy and daddy worked. My only regret was that I wish I could have spent more time with my sister watching how she cared for our little one. There is just so much to learn with this baby business! Jean will just have to return with her husband, Drew, for a follow up visit. );

We had a family outing with Jean the day before she left at Pike Street Market. Eva absolutely adored all of the action at the Market, especially with the pre-Christmas bustle. We forget sometimes how much Eva loves these outings! Jeff and I are going to have to figure out a way to get out more on the weekends instead of our standard schedule of cleaning, grocery shopping, wash, etc.

Thumpty Thump Thump, Thumpty Thump Thump...

Every (good) parent thinks that her child is exceptional. Now, we can't all be above average except in the fictional musings of Garrison Keiller and the Prairie Home Companion. But still. Our child is the exception. Really.

Ever since Eva was a baby she would perk up when we played music, which we do often. Now, she joins in on the fun and taps with her hands whenever she gets a chance. Her newest obsession is to use her right foot as a drum. She throws her whole body into the movement and even does caller response format with us. We think she is quite advanced with her musical ability. I've run this by a few of my Developmental Psychology professors and they have confirmed that she is indeed a child prodigy and will naturally get a scholarship to the Julliard School before long. Do they accept preschoolers?

Vote for your Favorite Christmas Photo!

Please take a moment and write which one is your favorite. My personal fav is the one in the Christmas overalls where she looks like she is posing. I know she isn't smiling but dang I love those ruby slippers!

Eva's First Hair Cut

Eva had her very first hair cut at Lil Klippers in Wallingford this week. The salon specializes in baby and kids' cuts. As you can tell from the tricked out chairs and decor, it is definitely an ubber yuppie baby salon. Eva loved the airplane that she was seated in and was grooving on the surroundings until she realized what was going on. Eva does not like sitting still so once my toys, books, and songs got old, she wanted out of there and made a break for the door. The tears started streaming down her face but she quickly recovered. As luck would have it, mom's favorite cupcake place was right next door so I had one for her to celebrate! Here's to the first of many visits to the hair salon for our girl. Before you know it, we'll be getting manis and pedis together. );