The 6-year itch

This was the pool project on Friday the 15th. I know that I am way behind on keeping you all updated, but my camera and the cord thingy that transfers the photos to the computer are never in the same place at the same time. Additionally, I have only the use of one arm most of the time due to this adorable face:

Yes, Dr. Sears, this is a pacifier. It could also be the saving grace for those parents who are desperate to maintain their sanity, and their warm dinners. I can't imagine that she will become dependent on the pacifier, as we practically have to pin her down and talk her through how to use it each time. This is one of two successful attempts at pacifier usage. Yea mom & dad!

Jane had her 2 month doctor appointment on Friday (2/22). She weighs a whopping 11 pounds, 14 ounces. She is also 21.75 inches long. I just wanted to get a picutre of her adorably chunky arms and thighs. You can see her birth mark in this photo (the pink splotch on her inside left thigh). We think she is pretty cute.

To sum up this past big week:

Monday, 2/18 - sad shopping trip to mall to find clothes that fit. Purchased larger size pants (2) and tops (2) for wearing to work.

Tuesday, 2/19 - First day back at work. we are very lucky to have found a wonderful gal to watch jane two-three days a week. She lives halfway between home and work, and already babysits her 18-month old granddaughter. I went over to feed Jane at lunch time.

Wednesday, 2/20 - Frances and I do some of our own demolition in the lobby of the swimming pool: we are rearranging the counters to better utilize the space. Blaine picks Jane up again from the babysitter (I had lunch with her again).

Thursday, 2/21 - Blaine, Jane, and I head up to Sacramento to stay at the Serrano's. Blaine had a recruiting dinner at UC Davis, and Jane and I hung out with the girls & Dean. They are changing so much!

Friday, 2/22 - we head for home to make Jane's Dr. appointment, but were held up in traffic for an hour! We were late for our appointment, so I had to cancel the 4-H scrapbooking class I was supposed to teach directly afterwards. Jane was alert and happy at the Dr. office....until this less-than-stellar stoic nurse stabbed her three times! She screamed, I cried, we both needed comforting. But, we were O.K because Blaine was there for us.

Saturday, 2/23 - Softball (FREEZING) sign-ups and try-outs in the morning. A nice visit from Carson, Patty, and Steve in the afternoon. Dinner with Patty and Steve at Fresh Cream at night. We were celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary, and invited them along. It was great fun, and we were able to enjoy ourselves because Blaine's parents graciously took care of our beautiful girl.

Sunday, 2/24 - Blaine cared for Jane all morning so I could sleep in (she was up a million times last night). They are currently both napping, then we will take a trip to REI and then dinner with the Wilson clan.

Have a great week!