Gymnastics

I didn't take my camera with me on Juliet's first day in her gymnastics class because she has been so shy lately.  It only being a once a week class, she has to start all over every week.  She was JUST as shy this time.  It took about 15 minutes for me to persuade her to do any of the activities (mind you this is only a 45 minute class).  She finally got up the courage to jump in the "pit" and play with all the foam cubes.  She decided to get out when one of the teachers spoke to her ... total head down, face in the hands, screaming meltdown.  Once she calmed down she had some fun on the different trampolines.  These pictures aren't my best, but it was literally all I could get before the next meltdown occurred.  How typical that once she starts talking and smiling the class is over and it's time to go.  "One more walk on the beam and then it's time to go", I tell her.  What happens?  Another meltdown and a bite mark on my hand.  I give up!

Almost Three Months

Since Violet will be three months in just a couple days and refused to take her nap today, I decided to take her monthly laying-on-the-bed shots early.  Since her pediatrician stressed I do "tummy time" more we are doing it a little more often.  Turns out I was never really doing it.  It made her cry!  She did really well today though, she must have known I had the camera out.

Papa's Girls

Papa cuddling up with his girls to watch a movie.

Finding Her Own Hands

She's found her hands and won't take her eyes off of them.

2 Month Check-Up

Violet weighed in at 12lbs, 8ozs and measured at 23.5in at her 2 month well check-up today.  I can't believe how big she's getting ... I can of course, I just don't want to.  Let me tell you though, it's so nice to take a child to the pediatrician that smiles at the doctor instead of one that screams and hits the doctor (that would be you Juliet).  Hard to believe 2 and a half months ago Violet weighed just 7lbs, 2oz and was 20.5in long and now I can almost carry her on my hip like a big girl.  I cannot imagine life without this little character.  It was such a worry filled pregnancy and she turned out just perfect!  We are incredibly lucky.

Leaf Art

Today's theme in Juliet's art class was fall.  After decorating bags the kids all went on a nature walk to fill their bags with natures little "treasures" to do paint stamps with.  Unfortunately one of the first things Juliet picked up to put in her bag was a cigarette butt; nice.  Now back at Nana's and Papa's, Juliet refuses to keep her collection of acorns and sticks outside; I had a heck of a time talking her out of napping with them. 

Happy Girls

As long as they're happy, I'm happy.