I'm 21 weeks old!

I’m 21 weeks old!

“babymageddon!” This was a frequent text between Jeff and I this week.  With teething in full-swing (and no tooth in sight), Ella Mae has tested every limit of fatigue and patience.  Her speciality is 3am, and often right when we are on the brink of deep sleep.  Poor thing has no idea how to soothe herself, and on top of it, she’s re-learning her sleep cycles.

snuggles with mamma

snuggles with mama

Ella Mae reaches for us when we enter a room.  She loves her reflection and snuggling into mama while around crowds.  She shows clear signs of getting tired for naptimes (two a day, if we’re lucky!) and continues to munch on anything around her.

Tired eyes

Tired eyes

At 12 pounds, 14 ounces, she continues to grow and make us smile- even if she’s trying!  She plays on tummy-time, pushing up and doing many superman’s (laying on her tummy, arms akimbo, waving all limbs).

Superman!

Superman!

Push-ups

Push-ups

Drooly girl!

Drooly girl!

 

Watching for Nola dog

Watching for Nola dog

 

When happy, she giggles freely and is quite interested in the other babies around her.  She was very gentle with Kalen, we were surprised!

Gentle times with Kalen

Gentle times with Kalen

No, sweets.  He is not a chew toy...

No, sweets. He is not a chew toy…