Friday Caitlin was crying and I just couldn't get her to settle down - so we went in the stroller out for a walk of the neighborhood while the weather was nice. Ahhh the power of the stroller! She calmed right down and had a great time looking around!
This weekend Caitlin had her tummy time and she almost rolled over from her front to her back! She had the top half of her body rolled over, but didn't quite make it with her bottom half. She has to work on refining that skill!
Also this weekend I noticed that she is refining her skill with her hands. She was repeatedly opening and closing her hands this weekend. As if to say... so that's how that works!
She smiles more everyday... not just at Eric and I but also she smiles at herself in the mirror and at toys she really likes. She amuses even herself!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Caitlin 8 Weeks - Time for her shots!
Wednesday Caitlin was 8 weeks old.... so you know what that means.... a trip to the pediatrician. She got 3 injections - two on her left leg (see photo) and one on her right leg. She sure did scream - but I was able to calm her down after a few minutes by singing "The Wheels on the Bus" song! She didn't hold a grudge as you can see - she is a happy little baby later in the day. I think it was harder on me than it was on her! The doctor was really impressed with her strength (holding her head up) during the exam. He was also impressed that she was turning her head to search out his voice and very alert and aware. She is our little superstar!
She slept pretty much the whole day after having the shots.. she just woke up to eat. So I used the time wisely (sleep... no way!) by downloading the footage off of our camcorder and making a little video of her at the hospital. We have plenty more footage from her after that but I only had time to make one small video. Watching the footage I was again amazed at how much she has grown - its wild!
She slept pretty much the whole day after having the shots.. she just woke up to eat. So I used the time wisely (sleep... no way!) by downloading the footage off of our camcorder and making a little video of her at the hospital. We have plenty more footage from her after that but I only had time to make one small video. Watching the footage I was again amazed at how much she has grown - its wild!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
A Day at the Park
Kathy, Caitlin and I had a nice outing this morning. Since before Caitlin was born, 
Kathy and I had been talking about taking pictures of the area while Caitlin was young so that she would know what places looked like while she was young.
Today we went to Ferran Park in downtown Eustis. The park is right on Lake Eustis. I had been wanting to explore the park some more and it turned out to be a lot of fun. There were historical markers throughout the park and I ended up learning a lot of interesting facts about the city and its history. Hopefully these are the kinds of things Caitlin and I can share when she gets a little bit older.
There is a long boardwalk-type walkway which runs from the park to the community center down the street. The view of the lake is beautiful and there are plenty of gazebos to stop at along the way if you need to sit down and get out of the sun for a while. You can look across the lake and see the sailboats from the yacht club out for a sail. At the community center there is a very nice playground out of which I am sure we will get lots of use in a year or two. The community center is also right down the street from the Eustis Historical Museum and the Citrus Museum. I can't wait to take Caitlin to both of those places!
Caitlin was very awake for much of the trip. The new formula she is on has
really been fantastic. She seemed to be enjoying herself. Since she has been more comfortable after her feedings, we have really been getting to see more of her personality. She is at a stage where she enjoys grabbing onto things (especially Mommy's shirts and the hair on Daddy's arms). The best part, though, is that we get to see her wide awake and curious.
Now to pick a location for the next outing.
Today we went to Ferran Park in downtown Eustis. The park is right on Lake Eustis. I had been wanting to explore the park some more and it turned out to be a lot of fun. There were historical markers throughout the park and I ended up learning a lot of interesting facts about the city and its history. Hopefully these are the kinds of things Caitlin and I can share when she gets a little bit older.
Caitlin was very awake for much of the trip. The new formula she is on has
Now to pick a location for the next outing.
Hanging out with Daddy
Caitlin has discovered that she enjoys walking around on Daddy's shoulders! She can see so much more on Daddy's shoulders than Mommy's because Daddy is so tall! It's like she discovered a whole new world up there!
Friday, September 21, 2007
7 Weeks Old!
It's unbelievable how much Caitlin has changed in the last 7 weeks! Today at Mommy/Baby Tea she was very alert watching all of the other babies and moms. Today she gave me the widest smile Ihave ever seen - repeatedly... it was a major reward for all of our hard work!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Watching the UCF/Texas Game With Daddy
Caitlin and I watched UCF's first game in their new stadium this afternoon. She was a little less excited about it than me :)
Caitlin's first play date!
My friend Robin is visiting this weekend with her 6 month old Logan. This morning the babies played and had tummy time - Caitlin had her first official play date at home!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6 Weeks Old Today!
Caitlin is 6 weeks old today! This morning we played on the tummy time lily pad and Caitlin was having lots of fun! Each day she gets more active and responsive!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Caitlin with Dr. Bartfield
Today was my 6 week checkup appointment so I took the opportunity to get a photo of Caitlin with Dr. Bartfield. Dr. Bartfield delivered Caitlin at Winnie Palmer on August 1, 2007. I love that she is smiling while he holds her!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
What a treat! Kathy and I were having breakfast at Cracker Barrel this morning with her Mom and Aunt and I happened to see this book on the clearance shelf. It's a book I used to read as a child. I had just mentioned it in conversation with some friends a few weeks ago. I was so happy to be able to buy it for Caitlin.
Like Mother Like Daughter, Part 3
On the left is a photo of me with my turtle in 1977. On the right is a photo of Caitlin with my turtle. As the story goes... when I was a baby and my parents took me shopping I picked up this turtle and would not let it go. Now Caitlin can enjoy my turtle as well. Like Mother like Daughter!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
5 Weeks old today!
Caitlin is 5 weeks old today... new things... she likes to look at herself in the mirror and even grasped a toy today... too much fun!
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