It's hot!

This weekend was ridiculously hot. The sun was shining with no relief, the humidity was so high that i felt soaking wet all day, and there was no shade. We went to the Phelps Mill festival which is right by our lake cabin. Walking around was fun, but we could only walk around for a little while each time we checked it out since it was so hot. Poor Josie didn't know what hit her! We spent a lot  of time chillin in the air conditioned living room since this girl hasn't learned how to sweat yet... I can't say I minded having an excuse to be cool inside ;).

We also had some fun keeping her fashionable for the summer.

 

Maybe this will fit better next year...

Celebrity baby

I truly enjoy taking care of Miss Josie. She's such a sweet baby and is already showing so much personality. Every new thing she does makes my heart jump a little, I swear!

I have about 10 weeks left before I am to return to work. I'm trying to find a good routine throughout the day so I don't just completely waste time all day. The noon to three stretch of crappy tv helps since I can't stand all of that junk. Its great for a nap, lunch, and maybe a walk if it isn't too hot.

Oh, did you only come here to see another picture of the celebrity I live with? Understandable.

Toodle loo ;)

Watching my daughter curl up on my shoulder/chest is the sweetest most heart tugging thing ever. Sometimes I will pick her up from her comfy bassinet just to sit like that for a while before she wakes up. Good thing she is a sound sleeper!

Daytime tv is addicting, but I definitely like that there is a built in break around 12-3!! Otherwise I'd be glued to this comfy loveseat with my computer at my side and my baby in my arms.

I figured out that I lost 25 lbs since Josie was born and I have a good 15 more to go before I'm comfortable with my weight/pregnancy gain. I'd love to lose more though but one thing at a time.

I joined Weight Watchers again, but haven't used it. I'll get into it again for sure but right now I am so focused on baby J that eating or overeating is not a struggle at all. I have so many fruits and veggies to inhale before they go bad that I haven't had time to indulge in junk. Exercising is another story...

I went for a great early morning (we're talking 5:30 AM) walk with Buckley yesterday, and thank you mosquitos for pushing me right along! There were so many that I was practically speed walking home just to get it over with. So that time is OUT of the question. My next attempt will be in the evening, hopefully with Mike and Josie (and Buck of course). But that means I might have to wait for Mike and he works late which would give me an excuse to skip it. I can't skip it!! I want to run again soon... Anybody know how long I should wait before putting my body through the first painful run? I realize its only been a week. I can wait and be patient, but I am a little excited to just get out there again. I've never been much of a walker.

Josie had a blow out today. And we're on to outfit number two. The funny part is that my sister was here, the same sister that has babysat kids for years. She could not handle it and practically through the girl at me while squealing about how gross it was. OOOH I cannot wait til she has kids and can't "pass it away" like that! (Don't have kids yet please!)

How can she grow so fast?? Everyday she looks a little bit different, and I swear she's growing right in front of my eyes. I can't stop staring at her. How did she come from me??

Laying on my shoulder (no nudity on this blog - lets be clear!)

 

last 24 hours in pictures

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Ok on to the pictures...

Tuesday morning and wide awake!

Sleeping so hard

Lunch

Wednesday morning

4th of July weekend

This weekend was full of visits and baby  time. I don't have any pictures of the first half of the weekend when my auntie's family was here since my camera was tucked away the first couple of days. Here are some pictures from the rest of the weekend.

There has not been one day yet that Josie and I have not ventured out and about. Target, Walmart, visit to Grandma and Grandpa, being at the lake... She's already getting used to adapting under the circumstances which is perfect for this mom!

Lets not forget about all the hours spent in nap mode since someone likes to be awake at night ... I mean awake. She's fun, but its not the same at 3 in the morning. My experiment with this is to wake her up and keep her up for the last two hrs of the day. Then, she sleeps like a rock and only needs to be fed 2 times instead of 3. During the day she just inhales food and sleeps while she grows like crazy. Did I mention, though, that my 9 lb 7 oz baby at birth is still wearing Newborns and they are still  too big? This girl is all arms and legs! Just like Daddy.

4 generations

Oh so flattering! Caught in the middle of some serious facial expressions!

The sun is not our friend! Our family is sooo white... we have got to teach her how to protect herself young

Quick uncover her for a picture

Can she be any cuter? I may be a bit biased... but lets be real. I'm not. She's that cute.

Romper! A little big but the cutest summery outfit ever - Thanks Auntie Lisa!

Sprawls out like Daddy when she sleeps

Weird Grandparents... Josie'll probably role her eyes at this one

Indiana Jones style