Happiness is the truth

This will be short and sweet. We’re getting ready to go on Eli’s first real vacation! I’m so excited, but also very busy getting 3 people packed up. Who knew babies needed so much? I mean, I guess I packed both he and I in one suitcase for our 4 day trip, but now he needs his stroller and pack n play, etc. I can’t wait for him to enjoy the splash park and meet all of his cousins. Wish us luck on this 8 hour drive! Goodness.It will be so worth it though.

What we bought: A little pool floater for Eli. More saline for his nose.
Invaluable purchases: haha I’d have to say the baby bath with the sling (see below). Also our glider. I use it for those middle of the night feedings. It puts Eli right to sleep.
How my life has changed: We watch television on almost mute now. Don’t wake the baby is a definite rule here! Eli is grouchy if he doesn’t sleep.

Week 20

This week I figured out that if I lift up my feet I’ll spin around in my jumper. Sometimes I cry until mom and dad put me in it, it’s so much fun. I had my first bath without the newborn sling. It was very frightening! I held onto the sides of the baby bath and cried until it was over. I don’t think I’ll be doing that again anytime soon. I like when people kiss my feet, and I’ll hold them out one at a time for a kiss, which makes me giggle. I love to talk all day long and I like to play with my little lion which hangs from my car seat.

Have a great week everyone!
-Shantel

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