Good Girl

"When you were born, they looked at you and said, what a good girl, what a smart girl, what a pretty girl..."
-- BNL

Loaded Up

Kelly took Mila grocery shopping for the first time...and promises Mila was comfortable! Nothing was actually touching her, but Mommy is still figuring this whole thing out....For example, what do you do when you're home and need to unload groceries and the baby from the parking lot into your building???

Let There Be Light!

So, Joel has taken to wearing his new headlamp around the house...a little (okay, A LOT) dorky but actually quite effective when changing diapers or reading in bed while Kelly gets a little sleep. Mila was feeling a bit left out, so we had her try it on too!

Sophie the Giraffe

"I love this giraffe so much I can't even see straight!" --Mila

The Sweetest Thing

Daddy and Mila sweetly sleeping and snuggling (giving Mommy a chance to take a shower!)

Easter Sunday

We joined the Sikkels and celebrated Mila's first Easter with brunch at Zed 451. It was a remarkably beautiful day in downtown Chicago--sunny and warm. Mila behaved perfectly, sleeping most of the time.

Drum Roll Please!

Mila went to the doctor on Wednesday for a routine two-week appointment. Seconds after birth Mila weighed 6 lbs 15 oz, two days later she went down to 6 lbs 5 oz, and at her two-week appointment this week she weighed......(drum roll, please)......7 lbs 9 oz! She also grew half an inch taller. We're thrilled that she is healthy and eating so well.

On Thursday Kelly went back to class for the first time, leaving Mila alone with Daddy for 3 hours. He couldn't wait to show her off. He swaddled her up and met Uncle Phlow at our neighborhood hangout, Tuman's.

This morning, after a feeding and some cuddling, Kelly saw (what looked like) Mila smiling for the first time! It is a little early, since Mila isn't quite 3 weeks yet (but we all knew she was a genius!). Joel said he saw it on Saturday night, but he wasn't quick enough to grab the camera. What do you think, that's a sweet little smile isn't it?!?