PSF:Daddy Does Nap Time

Sunday afternoon I put Caitlin down for a nap in the living room, and then I went into the kitchen to put away the dishes. With a Beach Boys CD playing, I was getting things done around the house. After finishing the kitchen I went on the computer to check my e-mail.

Caitlin was taking a while to settle, but I didn't think much of it. At about this time I looked behind me and did a double take.

My husband was standing on the recliner "surfing" along to Surfing Safari.

Sadly I have no pictures of this. He admitted later that he knew that I would not be able to grab the camera in time.

After entertaining Caitlin with his recliner surfing, the Irishman moved onto Bert and Ernie puppets.

Not quite what I thought nap time looked like....

...but she seemed to enjoy it!

 

I can't complain too much though...

She fell asleep in the end!

Hosted by Cecilyand Caitlin

Caitlin Gets the Giggles

I make a lot of lists. Lists of thank you notes left to write. Shopping lists. To do lists. Wish lists. Book lists...

This weekend I added "Get video of Caitlin giggling" to my to do list.



Get video of Caitlin giggling

Now back to the list...

WW: Tiny Dancer

I love this outfit...and these pictures. Someday in the not-so-far-off future she will be walking and I will have to chase her to get my photos. For now though I can watch her wiggle and move with my camera ready. I can watch her kick her feet and move her little arms. I can make faces at her and sing her favorite songs to watch her giggle and laugh.

And I can enjoy every minute of it!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

For more WW go visit:

Works For Me Wednesday: Books While Driving

Lately my "me time" is at a premium. With work and the baby, I am always behind with a to do list that LOOKS like a novel....a to do list that makes "me time" all the more important!
The first bit of "me time" is right now. Each morning as I use a hands-free device to express milk for the baby (worded as nicely as possible....at school I refer to heading to the "milking parlor") I have about 30 minutes of uninterrupted computer time. I can edit my photos...blog...check Facebook. It seems silly to some people, but that is my "me time." I enjoy it. There might be multi-taking involved, but that is even better in my book!

My second new found love is books on CD. I often suggest books on CD to parents of struggling readers. The library is full of them! The problem is I have no TIME to go to the library. I also have this irrational fear of library fines...not sure where that came from, but I found my solution.



I have used Paperback Swap for a few years now and LOVE it! Quick summary: you post the books you don't want on the site. If someone wants them, you pay media rate postage to send the book to them. They give you printable labels and work out logistics. Then (the good part) you get a book credit that you can use to order any book off the site. I've cleaned out old bookshelves and ordered board books for Caitlin. I have a wish list of books I'd love to buy but will honor my budget and wait for them to be posted to Paperback Swap. I am a true fan.

But since becoming a new Mommy I have had no time to read a book. It bothered me. A lot. A month ago I decided to order some audio books. I am hooked!

Each day when I get in the car I get to pick up where I left off. It doesn't matter where I am going or how late I am getting into the car, I still get to enjoy the book. I actually look forward to my drive time...and I am not one who enjoys driving!

So there you have it...it works for me!

Head over to Kristen's place for more Works for Me Wednesday!


P.S. In the spirit of true disclosure, I will get a book credit if you click on the link to PBS posted above and create an account. If you like the idea, join. If not, that's okay, too!

P.P.S. Blogger won't let me add pictures right now, so just pretend I put Kristen's nifty little logo at the top of this post, okay?

Daddy's Turn

She'll always be her Daddy's girl.

Mommy and Me Monday: Shoes

Age shouldn't affect you. It's just like the size of your shoes - they don't determine how you live your life! You're either marvellous or you're boring, regardless of your age.
- Steve Morrissey



As I got Caitlin dressed for Mass yesterday I was thinking about her shoes. They reminded me a little of the ones I'd planned to wear. When our plans for 8:30 Mass when awry, we opted for 9:15 Mass and time outside as a family. I have to say it was 20 minutes well spent!

For more Mommy and Me fun visit:
Hosted by Krystyn

Caitlin's First Solid Food

Okay, so this is a family post. I am sure no one else is interested in Caitlin's first taste of rice cereal, but our families live far away and they are waiting to see!

This was our first attempt at YouTube. Right after we turned the camera off she started blowing messy rice cereal raspberries. It figures, huh?

Daddy has been telling Caitlin that today would be a BIG day all week. He is ready to introduce her to the world of meat. One small step...

I was teasing him about picking out just the right outfit and bib for the occasion. He knew I was teasing so he suggested letting Caitlin choose...at the same time she reached out for this bib! She has good taste.

She would keep her mouth open wide as we came in with the spoon...and then clamp it shut as soon as we got close. I'm sure Daddy will have her converted by this time next week!

Most parents make an airplane...the Irishman is not like most parents. Here is his Choo Choo train.

Let the fun begin!

P.S. If you were one of the people my husband called yesterday to announce that we "fed the baby for the first time today" please know that this is what he meant...

Dancing Diva

One of the Irishman's co-workers gave us this outfit. It is still a little big, but the room she is in at day care in cold so we decided to give it a try. When else can you wear long sleeves this time of year in Florida?



Daddy loved the the fact that his baby girl was wearing one of his favorite brands. Caitlin loved looking at Daddy.