Jan 18 - Jan 22

Tues, Jan 18
Slowly attempting to get Emily back on a schedule. She can more or less last a minimum of 3 hours between feedings during the day now. After eating she typically stays up for an hour or 2. Mommy entertains her as much as she can ... reading books, playing peek a boo, playing with all her animals that sing and make noises, riding in her swing, sitting in her chair, tummy time, the play gym, etc ...

After that she'll be tired and ready for a short nap. Putting her down for it varies, sometimes she's ready and will soothe herself to sleep while other times mommy holds her for a bit to get drowsy and then puts her down.

She'll sleep for a bit and wake up hungry and it starts all over again. When mommy needs to do things, after Emily's feeding we go out. It's a crap shoot whether or not Emily will enjoy it. Mommy has come to realize that she does NOT like being in the car seat regardless of if she is driving or pushing the stroller. So the best bet is if she is sound asleep.

Today mommy spent a lot of time on the computer catching up with picture and video uploads. Damn youtube has been sucking it up. Kept getting this generic error.

Also got more games on the iPad for Tyler, hehe. Keeps him busy and a lot of the are even educational.

Tyler had swimming and is doing much much better. Kalua Pig and cabbage for dinner.

Wed, Jan 19
OMG, Emily went 8 hours between her feeding last night. This = a good nights rest for mommy! (with the exception of one pumping session)

Daddy took a PTO day today to help mommy get the Mazda in for fixing. Back rear bumper is going to be replaced from when the lady hit us in the Target parking lot.

While daddy was home, mommy got him to come with her to tour 2 daycare centers. And guess what? We found one we liked! Hip Hip Hooray! Mommy had toured last week also and we still had ones from back in Tyler's day in mind. So out of 6 ... finding one is pretty darn good. We're gonna fill out the paper work and submit it ASAP to hold her spot for March 1.

Had Erik's sandwich for lunch before daddy's secret meeting. :)

Thurs, Jan 20
Emily has been Coo coo and more cooing. It is so cute! And not as random anymore. Now she responds to when I talk to her as if we are having a conversation. Same with smiling. She generally will smile back if she is in a good mood.

Mommy took her shopping at Babies R US and Target today. She was a good sport and didn't fuss!

Fri, Jan 21
Hit up Kohl's this morning and took a well needed nap today.
Had dinner at Pho My with the Murakami's.

Sat, Jan 22
Today the maid came in the morning. We did our normal thing where we hang out downstairs when they are up stairs and up stairs when they are down stairs, lol. Red Lobster for lunch, Thai Orchid at the Murakami's for dinner. Noticed that Em getting GOOD at thumb sucking and can now soothed herself to sleep by doing so. We've been trying to lay her in the crib awake to test this. And it works maybe 25% of the time so far.