I Survived!

Okay--so being a sick while being a mommy is not fun. Not fun at all. Last week, I did not leave the house from Saturday night until Thursday evening. I was deathly ill, with a super sore throat, achy muscles, a super-sized headache and chills. Blah. I felt terrible, not only because I was ill, but because I was certain Maelle would be the darn things next victim--however, breastmilk rocks, and my little Jelly Bean is still healthy and smiley, and for that I am grateful.

Maelle is getting stronger each day, and is now making a pointed effort to reach for things. She still isn't super coordinated in doing so, but she really has more purpose in her movements, and her fingers are beginning to cooperate. It is so very cute to watch. Matt and I about burst with pride.

She is almost ready to move out of her bassinet, which will be a tough day for me; but with her head touching one end, and her feet touching the other, it won't be long until she is ready for a bigger bed.

We bought a swing the other day off of Kijiji, and she LOVES it. I wish I had gotten it sooner.

She also LOVES reading. Every night before bed, she gets a story, and her eyes are glued to the pages and she smiles and coo's right along with us reading. It is precious to watch, and one of those moments I treasure every time it happens.

**SIGH** So many moments, so many memories...so wish time wouldn't go by so darn fast!