Time flies

WOW... I can't believe how fast time is flying by... Christmas and New years... gone by...

and I can't believe it's been so long since I have updated my blog...It seems every time I go to write a post... the phone rings.. the Babe is in need... the pup wants to play.. piles of laundry...bottles to make....thank u cards to write.. (which I still have so many)....and so on...

yes... I speak the life of a new mother... :) perfectly okay though... I still feel very blessed even on the days when the Babe is a bit cranky!

She is 2 1/2 months now which is just so surreal! Everyone was right... the time flies!

She is now pushing 11 lbs (such a far stretch from her 6 lb birth weight!) She changes everyday... she is now rolling over (1 way) smiling.. ALL THE TIME.... laughing.... holding her hands...wanting to bring most everything to her mouth...OH..and knowing that she likes to be held a lot (possibly My Bad..??)

Hard to believe just over 2 months ago she was still in my tum tum!

Here are a few recent pictures of the little!

On another note... I am TRYING my hardest to create some new artwork.. but finding the time is SO hard!... I have been working on the same little project for I think the past month now... but hopefully it will get a little better.. I have been able to bring the little downstairs with me at times and it has worked out pretty well.. Although I find myself talking and playing with her more than doing any artwork..

All in due time!

Comments

[Kristina]

Babies can NEVER be held too much in my opinion! Some are content to sit by themselves for long stretches of time, but others need to be close to you all the time. My son was that way. He wouldn't sleep unless he was being held, he never wanted to be put down (at least that's how it felt!). He did like this playmat activity thing that had object hanging from it. But even though I felt chained to the chair- sitting with him all the time, it passed. Now he's 17 months and very content to sit by himself and play with his books or his toys. He still comes back to me and gives hugs all the time, but he's very content and knows I'm there. Just go with your instincts. only you know what is right for your baby. as for the artwork, while my son was very little, I only was able to do digital art on my laptop. I set it up on a little table that I could reach while he slept in my lap on a pillow.
ciao!
kristina

[Joanne]

A hint... Get a large rectangular laundry basket & put towels & blankets in it for her to lay (later, sit) in so you can work in your studio or fold laundry, or cook, or shower, etc., while she is awake. That's the way my Mom got to paint or work in the glass studio when she was watching Jamie for me when she was a little bird. You can still talk to Audrey and she can see you & feel safe & snug. See, we told you time flies! WAY too fast! Next week you'll be helping her choose a college! So glad you are having fun.
love, JOS

[tracy]

sweet girl, this time is SO fleeting. I can't believe how much she's changed since I saw her last. Give her your time....everything else will still be there later. I love you!
oxox,
tracy

[Beth Davis]

She's beautiful, Stacie. Aren't they a gift from God? She looks so pretty in pink.

We had a grandchild born on Dec. 25 at 25 weeks. She is not doing well at present; would everyone pls. pray for her? And for Daniel and Penny, the dad & mom? Daniel is my step-son.

A Happy 2008 to everyone!

[Ann]

She is so sweet! I'm glad you're enjoying yourself! Happy New Year!

[hope - Paper Relics]

so glad to hear from you! Give the pup and the baby and huge for me! And Jeff too! Miss you!!!!!

[Kelly Feraro]

Stacie! Never feel bad about holding too much. All to soon she'll be on the go and won't need you so much. I write this as the mother of a 17 year old!
Take care!
Kelly