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Here is a random pic of Z with my Lions Choice Kids Meal Sunglasses on. She liked them for all of 2 seconds. 

I thought recently that the swing we got was going to be of no more use until tonight. She was just squirming and grumpy. I tried all sorts of things that normally work to no avail. I thought I was going to have to put her in her car seat and go somewhere and then I saw that swing and thought "maybe..." and I was right. YAY!!!! She is just chilling in it watching some TV. Now she is rubbing her eyes...I knew she was really tired but she didn't want to give in...there is no denying the power of the swing :)

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My cute little girl and her Catty

It is just Too Hot!!

 Z was not having a great day today. She was very grumpy unless sitting on one of her parents laps and grabbing whatever she wanted to throw around or trying to make my hands clap since she can't quite get her own to do it just yet. She studies mine for a long time which is difficult when I want to move on to something new but she still just wants to clap my hands together. A big part of it was that she needed a good nap but wouldn't take one. We are so lucky she sleeps through the night so during the day I am not going to complain if she wants to be up except when she is clearly tired (rubbing her eyes, weepy and just all around grumptastic) Matter of fact I will be the first to admit many times I will walk in her room to see if she is awake during the weekend because I like exploring the world with her but there are some days a girl jsut needs her sleep and today was one of those days. 

This evening we had an engagement party for Zach (bro in law) and his fiance Jessica. I was really excited to go and let everyone see Z and just have a good time. I made this really good fruit salsa (at least I liked it). Well anyway, we got there and she got a little grumpy at first it seemed to just be "where is my mommy" anxiety but soon she was uncontrollably crying to the point where like her mommy she gets hiccupy and shaky. It was horribly sad. We tried to take a walk she would calm down for a second and then start again. Finally, we thought it must be the heat we took her to the car turned on the AC and she was fine a little grumpy for a few seconds but she just sat and watched the AC vents...It was kind of cute. Anywho, Doug took her home since he had already been there cooking for 2 hours before we got there. I stayed until 6:20 and then came home to relieve him of baby duty so he could sleep. When I got home, they were in our bedroom, with the fan on high and she was only in her diaper and just smiling from ear to ear... When Doug got her home he gave her some formula with extra water (she usually doesn't get water but on such a hot day it was necessary) Still my mind worries about all those crazy things water intoxication and whatnot...everyone has to have an issue mine is being in a constant state of worry. Anywho, he also gave her some tylenol just in case and when I got home she was great. 

Speaking of tylenol it was cute the other day I accidentally knicked her fingers between the tray and the high chair (that part was sad not cute) anywho, Doug was pretty sad he runs into the kitchen and says we should give her some tylenol....I was like um...it was just a tiny pinch, no bruising or bleeding I think she will be ok without tylenol. It was pretty cute though I thought I was the one that over reacted :)

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Sometimes life happens

Today was a lot of fun actually. It started a little crazy. I woke up all ready for work headed to get the carseat to take Z to grandma Penny's only to realize....there was no car seat it was in my husbands car at Target where he can't answer his phone....Lovely! I called work to let them know I would call when Doug got home somewhere between 12-2pm. I never keep track of what days he works until when because it changes all the time plus it usually doesn't affect me. I sat around for a good hour feeling a little trapped and once I decided life happens it was nice to get to spend time with Z unexpectedly. We turned the TV on mute and we played and sang songs. She had peas and sweet potatoes. I got to do some housework while she took a nap or two. It was a very pleasant day. I called work once Doug got home and I told the boss I would gladly stay home if they don't need me because it is Friday (who really wants to go in for the second half of the day on a Friday if they aren't needed). He told me it wasn't necessary at this point, yea! So, Doug, me and Z watched a little Romeo +Juliet. Doug loves the line "tomorrow you shall find me a grave man" something about puns when you are dying :) I was just shocked he turned it on actually; I love the soundtrack, the movie eh. Then we went to shop n save bought some more fruits and veggies for our eat one new fruit and veggie everyday this month goal. Z loves to go shopping especially now that I carry her around in my arms instead of in the seat (Doug prefers to keep her in the seat as evidenced by me not having a car seat this morning) We bought golden kiwis which are good and not as intense as the green ones, radishes, eggplant and something I can't remember...

Anywho, then tonight I went to my moms as I always do on Friday and we just sort of chilled until Z started to yell at me for being out to late...here i thought i was the mom...:) and now I am home writing this blog and Z is sleeping in her crib with seahorsey.  

Tomorrow...applesauce!

5 months today!!

She is getting so big! Today she wanted to hold her book on her own. It used to be she would just sort of stare or hit them now you can tell she has a lot more strength. I had an ad and she almost tossed it around like a lasso. She is at the don't read it play with it stage :)

Right now she is in her jumper. She doesn't need extra padding around her anymore to keep her from leaning back and snapping her head around. She also looks for the toys that are hanging now more than the ones within eye shot. PLus she can turn the little seat around all by herself. 

She is getting so good at consonants. We get new ones every day lately it is ma, hmmmm, ba, da. Not to mention all the new tones she is getting in her voice, it is awesome!