In search of...

I'm in search of a nosefrida. I've got a sick (well, at least snotty) little girl at home. We captured this picture. Gross, I know - but as first time parents, this was our first snot bubble.



The concept of the nosefrida sounds DISGUSTING, I mean, sucking snot out of her nose with my mouth? However, I've read excellent reviews of the product, and at this point I'd love to try something that doesn't make her scream her head off! She's been snot sucked so many times that she cries as soon as we sit down in the chair. Has anyone ever used one of these things? I looked on their website and found a place that sells them in the area. However, the pharmacy that says they carry them, has recently closed. I'm still on the lookout for one and trying to decide if I should order one from the website.

A week ago she started to be a little fussier, so as soon as my morning meetings were done at school, I headed home. I had lots of lesson planning to do yet, so I sat down at home and had a little 'helper'.



I stayed home with her on Tuesday and Wednesday. It was a nice little extended break.

Just hanging out trying to get better.



Today we are at home enjoying a snow day! Going back to school is going to be tough. I've only taught one full day since mid-December.

Christmas Break

Being a working mommy is tough stuff! Having almost 2 weeks at home has been such a great gift. There have been lots of changes for our little sweetheart these last few weeks.

We started the month weighing 15lbs and 9oz. We head to the doctor on Thursday for another flu shot, so it will be interesting to see how much she's gained.



We had a pretty laid back break. Brian's parents came from Orlando. We've traveled to see them for the last two years, and it was great to be home for the entire break.



Notice she's sitting all by herself! This was a new trick she learned during break!





After opening a few gifts at home, we headed to my parents to open gifts and eat dinner as one big family. We all made out quite well. Our families are extremely generous. Not pictured...our new freezer (thanks to my parents) and 2 new big girl car seats for Lauren (thanks to Brian's parents)



This was Lauren's big gift from Grandma and Grandpa L. And...Daddy had to put it together - something I'm sure he'll get used to doing every year.









After months of being VERY VERY sick and tired of getting up to put Lauren's pacifier back in, we decided to stop swaddling her. I'd heard it could be pretty tough for a few days, so I waited until I could handle getting even less sleep than usual. Thankfully, she's done great. She slept from 7pm to 8:45am last night - and didn't wake up once. It was amazing. We wanted to make sure she could find a pacifier if needed. How many can you count?



She learned how to drink from a sippy cup!



And...we celebrated our 7 month birthday on New Years Day!



She's also getting 2 teeth! She won't let me look at them - but I felt them one day when she was chewing on my finger. OUCH!



We're excited to see what 2011 holds.