These two are so much fun to watch together. They are starting to talk to each other and watch each other. Usually, Nora is the party and Reagan is the audience.
What are they each thinking here?
Here, Nora was happy playing in the grass, while Reagan kept her feet and hands elevated... most of the time.
"What's up?"
Mother/daughter... so cool.
(These pictures were taken a couple weeks ago... I just remembered you haven't seen them!)
Reagan has enjoyed the weekend with Grandma.
She's sung songs.
They danced together at the library.
Shared meals together.
Talked to friends.
Practice push ups.
Played during bath time.
Had fun with Daddy.
And wrestled a diaper into place.
The adventures in eating continue as Reagan learn how to feed herself! Ah, the freedom, the independence, the mess! The first time we tried eating with her fingers I gave her some avocado rolled in oatmeal. (I know it's messy. Yes, I also know about the baby Cherrio things.)
Let me set the stage for you.
Me: cut up avocado and roll in baby oatmeal
Reagan: watches intently as I place them on her tray
Me: pick up oatmealy-avocado and eat it (apparently showing her is the best way for her to learn)
Reagan: watches intently as I place a piece in my mouth
Me: stand away a bit and observe
Reagan: skips the whole hand-to-mouth thing and moves directly to mouth:
Kevin calls this dive-bombing her food.
She actually got a lot this way.
It was too slippery for this attempt to be a success.
"Yeah, well, what would you do? Huh?"
Reaga has also been working on her driving skills when we go to the gym. She will play contentedly in this little car for at least part of my workout.
She's very serious sometimes about driving.
I think she's wondering where the closest gas station is.
Awww. Thanks Reagan for being such a peach!
Having my friend Lacey visiting got me thinking and talking about the reasons that I stay at home... why we have gone out of our way to make sure that I can have the priviledge of staying home. Lacey, knew me as a single, successful career lady. I owned my own home, traveled for work and seemed to "have it all."
But, I certainly wouldn't trade being on-call 24-7, cooking meals, doing laundry, cleaning up, going for walks in the middle of the day, eating 3 meals a day with my husband for a big pay check.
Here's why I stay at home:
1. I like being able to create a beautiful place for Kevin to come home to (Okay, I like having a nice home too - but I honestly feel as if I'm working to build up our marriage, even when he is away)
2. I want to get to know Reagan really really well
3. I want to remember Reagan at each stage vividly and carefully
4. I've never found another job as satisfying as caring for my family
5. It costs too much for me to work: costs money, time, energy
6. I don't like to be rushed
7. I know that I only get one chance to raise her and I want to savor every moment I can
8. I'd rather see Reagan everyday all day and be able to focus on my family than have a nicer car, go on more vacations or acquire more stuff
9. I feel that the time I put in and my constant decision to think of my family will pay off in 30 years... my marriage will be stronger, our family will be more whole and our children will understand what at "home" truly is
10. I'm made for this.
Note: this list is not intended to be a Debby Downer for working moms. I know that not everyone can nor wants to be a free agent. It's simply my "Why".
See, she's so sad just at the thought of anything different ;-)
Today, we all experienced our first earthquake. I guess there was a 6.9 earthquake in Baja California, Mexico. Our condo is on the second floor, so I think we were at the greatest advantage for feeling the tremor. The doors, windows and our chairs were swaying back and forth.
It made me realize how unprepared we are for any type of disaster. I guess we need to come up with a plan.
Anyway, here's some pics of Reagan in her Easter dress. Thanks Tia Nebai and Uncle Kyle!
Daddy had to help with the pose...
She loved grabbing at the skirt of her dress...
There were kids playing and laughing. Reagan was looking around to see where they were.
Standing... she looks so grown up.
Life here in CherrickVille isn't slowing down anytime soon! This past week Reagan had not one, but TWO visitors from FarFar Away to meet her for the very first time!
Early in the week Trent a friend Kevin and I know from HIGH SCHOOL, drove through town (he's going from California to Florida!) and stopped off special to meet Reagan and check out our digs.
Then, mid-week, Lacey came down from chilly Denver. Lacey and I were roomies in New Mexico for about two years. Man, time flies.
Lacey was a natural with our little Reagster. See:
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