A week of firsts....

First roll! Lucy is such a great eater now! 

First purse! She carries her phone, compact and change purse. Compliments of the Silvermans.

Not a first :)

First time sitting in a chair!

First time meeting Aunt Jessica! (Pls tell me you got a better pic, Jess.)

And just a photo that made me laugh.

My Heart is Full, Milestone?

Everyday is better than the last. Lucy is becoming a person, growing more physically than I could have imagined and developing more mentality than I anticipated. Everything is happening so quickly, but I am positive that both Jason and I are taking it all in.

Lucy and I are growing together and figuring it out as a team. We communicate significantly better than did just a week ago. When she cries, I know what she wants. If I don't, I know how to soothe her. I know when she's hungry, can anticipate when she's tired and understand her facial expressions, too.

This week, Jason and I both believe that we got first smiles out of her. I'm hoping it wasn't just gas. :) Either way, it was beautiful and my heart skipped a beat.

Week 7

Milestone: Sleeping in the Crib (an entire night) - almost 7 Weeks

It is 4:50 AM and Lucy is sleeping her in her crib. Last weekend she made it through two "rounds" (feeding and then sleeping until the next feeding) in her crib, but as I type this now, she is sleeping through the third!  If she sleeps until the next feeding, she will have successful made it through the entire night. I am so proud! Go Lucy!

About one and half weeks ago, we decided it was crib time. We tried the "cry it out" method, but were told she is too young. Jason then tried the "rock her until she's nearly asleep" method and it seems to work.

Meanwhile - as of today she weighs 8 lbs and 10.5 ounces. Still a peanut!

Lucy Meets Cousin Max...in Chicago!...with Grandma, too!

The Bohrer family counted down all week...and then the weekend finally arrived. Grandma Sherry came on Wednesday (even babysat and let Jason and me have our first night out just us) and the Bogarts arrived the day later. Jason and I were so excited to finally introduce Luce to her Uncle Michael, Aunt Meredith and Cousin Max. We couldn't believe how big Cousin Max had become! He knew so many "tricks" and is a walking baby genius. We hope Lucy picked up on some of his moves and cannot believe what we have to look forward to in just 13 months!

Here are some highlights. More to be posted tomorrow.

Happy New Year, Baby Mozart

My how things have changed! This year, our family of four had a "quiet" night at home. Until around 11:30 when Lucy cried...and cried..and cried. Only this time, we discovered how to make her stop...Mozart.

Here is a photo of Lucy calming down next to an iPad which is playing Mozart for our little intellect. It is still playing now...seven hours later.

At midnight, Jason and I kissed each other, as well as our baby and dog. We are counting on 2012 to be as precious and fabulous as 2011, the best year of our lives.

And here is a photo of Miss Lucy ready to visit the Shapiro's new home in Vernon Hills two days ago. While she loved visiting the suburbs, she says she's more of a city girl for now.

Sleep, Baby, Sleep

Jason's Mom, Dad, Aunt and Uncle all recollected the love that he had for Go, Dog, Go. And so, last night after bath time, Jason held Lucy and read her his favorite childhood story (which turned out to be about very little:).