Grace's 3 weeks

I can't believe Grace has already been with us for over 3 weeks! It is the strangest feeling because I can't really remember a time she wasn't there, it feels like forever and also I feel like it was just yesterday that we were at the hospital waiting for her to come! She is definitely the best birthday gift I have ever gotten!

Highlights from the last week

Grace:

She is weighing in at almost 8lbs! We can't believe how big she is getting. Everyone who sees her comments on her length and size. I know some babies come out at 8lbs and more, but when I look at her compared to the tiny 6lb baby we brought home from the hospital, she seems enormous! Grace is spending more time awake and alert, she has decided that she likes tummy time and spends a few minutes every day exercising her neck and back muscles! She has done several stretches of 4 hours at night between feedings, which is great for Mommy and Daddy! Overall she is a very peaceful and happy baby. She only gets fussy when she gets hungry, or she is pooping. =) We are starting to hear coo's, which is really cool! Before this she only grunted or cried. We are still reading to her every night. She loves listening to Mommy and Daddy read her books with different voices. We love you Grace Jacklyn!

Daddy:

Daddy had another great week at Mills Park Middle School. He is getting adjusted to the lack of sleep, and he even comes home from work and still helps out around the house! He loves spending time with his little girl! Every night after Mommy feeds Grace, Daddy takes her and burps her (he is an awesome burper!) then Daddy puts her to sleep in the bassinet. The bassinet is actually on Daddy's side of the bed. =)

Mommy:

This week was a busy one for Mommy. It was the last week Mimi is staying to help out. Next week Mommy is on her own! Just Grace and Mommy! Mommy also turned in her notice of resignation this week. No more Bethesda - just staying home with the sweetest baby in the history of the world! I am excited about my new roll as a stay at home Mom. We will continue to find ways to bring in a little extra money, so that Mommy can stay at home for a long time! There is no place I would rather be then holding my sweet girl.

Athens & Bean:

Athens absolutely adores Grace. When she cries, he always goes over to check on her. One day this week Mommy was vacuuming the carpet, Athens HATES the vacuum, but he was concerned about Grace. So he stood between the vacuum and Grace to make sure it wouldn't hurt her! hehe What a good dog! Bean gives Grace lots of kisses, but Grace is not so sure she likes them. We will continue to get the 2 of them to work on their relationship! =) Bean is having to except that there is a new baby, but she is figuring out her new space. Soon they will be fast friends. =)

All in all it was another great week. We love our little girl and can't believe how much life has already changed in 3 weeks, and how normal it feels. Wish us good luck on our first week without help next week! Grace is such a good baby, I'm sure we will not need much luck! =) Love you Grace!

**This is our super genius baby!! =) Doesn't she look adorable wearing Uncle Taylor's glasses!