Adrian Joy has officially earned her wings! At only 8 weeks of age she has conquered what many people have not..2 direct flights on American Eagle. We made our initial trip back up to Indiana this past week for 5 days with the Hamilton family. Adrian was met with enough love and kisses to probably last her a life time! Between both sets of aunts and uncles, 8 cousins, grandparents, great grandmas, tons of extended family and too many to friends to count I dont think she was never not in someones loving arms. She was a very spoiled girl and that is just how we like it! See the pictures below from our great long weekend.
It amazes me everyday just how much a difference of 24 hours can make. It seems to me that everyday I wake up my daughter has changed in some slight way. Just in the past few weeks Adrian has begun to smile and almost laugh at funny faces and voices! Every time I am met with a smile from my daughter my heart feels as if it is going to jump out of my chest- the closest feeling I can describe this to is that first time you fall in love and your heart pounds and jumps at the sound of their name. That is exactly how I feel when my daughter laughs and smiles at me! It is amazing to already be so interactive with her and makes us so excited for what the future holds.
I am now 8 weeks into my maternity leave and it really makes me sad to know I only have 4 weeks left. I am looking forward to getting back to my job as I love what I do but I am sad at the thought that I will no longer know exactly what Adrian does all day and when she does it. This time with her has been precious and I am so thankful that I have been blessed with these 12 weeks. So the plan is to soak up the next four weeks. But I cannot promise that the first few weeks back at work will not be difficult and that I wont cry in my morning coffee everyday. I just hope that she loves Prince of Peace as I know that she will be in good hands.
Adrian Stats:
-8 weeks old
-Probably between 9-10 pounds (go back to the doctor on the 4th so we will know more then)
-Eats about 4 ounces when we use a bottle
-Sleeps between 6 -7 hours straight almost every night (!!!!)
-Has almost grown out of her newborn clothes but still a bit too mall for the next size (I say her and I are both in between sizes right now :)
-Is happiest in the morning and loves to sit in her bouncer in the morning sun
-Is starting to like bath time in the baby tub
-She is taking less naps during the day which means more play time for us
-She now smiles all the time and laughs when we make funny noises
-She has found her tongue and sticks it out all the time
-She is going to be a talker- she is constantly making noises and talking to us
Walking through the airport in her sling- she did sooo good!
Happy girl!
On the airplane back to Dallas.
The family!
Playing with her cousins- look close she is smiling.
Sleeping with grandma.
Birthday party for Ciera, Jack and Madison
On the way to Indiana..sleeping on daddy.
Aunt Krista being funny!
Everyone wanted their turn.
Relaxing with grandma.
All the grandkids, grandma and grandpa.
Too pretty for words!
Four generations.
First time in the shop for Adrian.
First bath at grandma Joys- Jack and Madison helped.
Girlie's meeting Adrian.
First time meeting Adrian.
Smiles!
Too cute!
I love this!! The pic's were great!! This family has so much love. So happy to have seen little Adrian. She is an angel. Take care!-Abby
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your pictures. Adrian is so darn cute!!!! I just love her little nose! Enjoy your remaining time off from work with her. I know it will be difficult to go back to work but both of you will do just fine.
ReplyDeleteDonna Ryan