Growing and Growing

Lots of things are growing around here, especially our little munchkin.

She’s finally mastered the straw! We’ve been working on this one for a while now – getting tired of pulling the straw out with our finger on top, inevitably making a mess every time. She’s still getting the hang of it and gets frustrated if it doesn’t come quickly. Milkshakes have become a favorite!

Lily’s hair is long enough for one ponytail (sort of). It falls out pretty easily so it’s not my hair style of choice yet.

Mommy’s little cooking buddy. Lily loves to be in the kitchen with me while I’m cooking, often right under me, hugging my legs, begging to have a taste of whatever I’m working on.  Her hair has also been growing a lot and has gotten to the point where I need to decide whether to cut her bangs again or let them grow out. I’m terrible at decisions! What should I do?

Our garden has also been growing, despite the lack of sunshine. We picked our first (of MANY) tomatoes last week. Everyday we pick a few more. We’ve also got some pretty good sized onions. I think it’s time I learn how to make salsa!

Our lettuce was getting really overgrown so I decided to cut it all back. I washed it, dried it, and separated it into bags and put it in the fridge. I was so proud of myself. Unfortunately it all froze when we realized I had been moving the dial in the fridge the wrong way and freezing everything! We’re both convinced that Lily inherited my brain and left me with one that only works part-time. Hopefully this next baby doesn’t take whatever is left or we’re really in trouble!

Watching some Blues Clues, definitely her favorite show! She still LOVES her blanket and “super snuggles” it every chance she gets. She’s also quite attached to her baby and monkey. Those three things are a must for bedtime.

And finally, my belly has been steadily growing. I’m now 18 weeks and feeling a lot bigger than I did with Lily at this time. First trimester was a breeze but I’m glad I’ve got some energy back now. I started feeling little movements about 2 weeks ago and now feel our little one periodically throughout the day. We’ll find out in a few weeks whether we’re having a boy or girl. So excited to start planning for our growing family!