I must apologize for the lack of updates, I get horrible writer's block that I can't quite explain even to myself.
It's been a wonderful 3 months with our beautiful gift from God. Every day starts in such an awesome way when we get to see that wonderful smiling face looking at us with such pure, true happiness! She has been sleeping every night since she was 8 weeks old in her own room and Mom and Dad are very thankful for the opportunity to get the much needed full nights sleep that evaded us for 2 months.
We have had many firsts as you can imagine. It seems like every day she figures out something new. Just a few days ago, while sitting on the "Laura shelf" on Daddies lap (that would be the spare tire I've been developing for her) she noticed that there were some strange little creatures attached to the end of her legs. I noticed her wide open eyes were absolutely transfixed on the wiggly little piggies that were kicking and clenching in front of her. The look on her face was such sincere amazement and mystification, I never realized that she had most likely not made the connection that those were her feet and she was in control of them, or at least in theory she had control of them. I told her that they were her "feet " and introduced her to Little Miss Lefty and Little Miss Righty. She still seemed confused so I took her hands and touched them to each one. She stiffened up, her eyes opened even wider, and she jumped back as her little brain tried to compute the fact that she felt not only the touch in her hands but in her new found "feet" as well! She looked at me with such a innocently surprised face, it was one of the cutest things I have ever seen! Laura and her little feet have since become very good friends and have been seen to engage in some very animated conversation.
Baseball is definitely her favorite sport, she hasn't even shown any interest in any of the other ones. On March 17th, her 8th day of life and her first St. Patrick's Day, we took her to her first baseball game, a Spring Training game between the Indians and the Rangers. She had a great time, sitting in the soft green grass beyond the outfield wall, waiting patiently for her chance to catch a home run ball. Unfortunately that never came to pass, but the chance to hang with Mommy, Daddy, Aunty M, Uncle Sean, and Marissa made up for any missed opportunities.
She also has been to 5 regular season D-Backs games so far, while her fanatical Daddy has only been to 2. Strangely her Mommy and Grandma Paula have been to 5 games as well, so they seem to enjoy sneaking off while I am at work. She does really seem to enjoy the time she spends in the ballpark. The big loud crowds, the sudden shouts of excitement (or disappointment as it may be this year), and hustle and bustle to get to and from the seats don't seem to faze her in any way. For long periods she will just stare at the action down on the field, seemingly studying the nuances of the game and the strategy that is unfolding before her little eyes. OK, maybe that is just wishful thinking from a proud Papa. Most likely she is staring at her reflection on the big fat bald guy's head that is sitting in front of us. Either way she is as comfortable at the ballpark as she is at home so it makes me soooo encouraged and happy!
On her first Mother's Day, Danielle was blessed to have the opportunity to have Laura dedicated to the Lord at our church. Our friends and family seemed to take up about 25% of the seats and we were very glad so many were there to join us on such a joyous occasion! It really meant the world to us to have that much love and support from those that mean so much to us. Thank you all, we love you!
Tuckered out on Dedication Day
I will try to do more updates now that I may have broken the blocks that clog my mind. However, I have heard a rumor that as she grows, Laura may demand more attention than she does now. I certainly hope so.
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