Rock-a-by Baby

How do moms do this alone?? That is my question!!

It has been so good to have family here to help with dozens of diaper changes, calming Ellie, making food, doing laundry, cleaning the house and just keeping me company.

Here is a pic of my dad (Ba-Pop) rocking and singing to Ellie. Dad has this baby calming technique of saying the baby name over and over in a slow rhythm.

. . . . . Elliott Letitia, La La La La La La . . . . .

She loves it.

Snuggle Bunny

Ellie is growing! Her newborn diapers are getting snug and she is starting to get little rolls on her neck, wrists and thighs.

I don't want her to grow up!!! But I am excited for her to start smiling and cooing at us.

Zzzzzzz

Ellie is such a sweet baby. She had a few fussy nights last week (maybe our Thanksgiving feast was too rich for her) but otherwise she is just so laid-back.

She seems to be settling into a good night-time sleep pattern too!! She sleeps 3 hours between feeds and last night she even went 4 hours at one stretch. What a treat . . . 4 hours of sleep!!

We miss you, Daddy!

Drew had to leave yesterday to head over to Olympia for work. Luckily, he got in a quick nap before he left.

Ellie is under strict orders NOT to grow until Daddy gets back!

Girly girl

Ma-Pop and Grandma had a good time playing dress up with Ellie. This is the most girly outfit she's worn so far.

So cute!

The Many Faces of Ellie . . .

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The mom's cooked up a storm and the dad's cleaned up after dinner.

When the tryptophan kicked in, everyone took a nap. Ellie slept soundly with her Ma-pop and Grandma.