five months.

dear nina birdie,

mother's day is tomorrow, and i am so very lucky + proud to be your mama. every workday around 3p, i get so excited because i know i get to see your goofy grin in a couple of hours. i pick you up and take a bite out of your chubby cheeks, and all is well in our world. thanks for being the sweetest, silliest little bug i could ever hope for.

love you to the moon and back,
mama

five month happenings: 14ish pounds | desperately trying to suck her thumb but keeps losing it | elbows, knees & ankles have been replaced by chubby | started the most ridiculous giggles | thinks she can sit up by herself | holds her own bottle when she's in the mood

(pictures: d's link + r's link)

four months.

dearest nina,

we found out about you a year ago today, and oh what a year it has been! we are so smitten with everything you do. your latest trick is babbling, and we get so giddy every time you talk to us. and your smiles, birdie.... you charm everyone you meet with that huge, gummy grin.

you are sweet love,
mom + dad

four month happenings: 12.5 pounds | smiles constantly | still sleeps like a champ | babbles & squeals | not interested in rolling over | hanging on to those steel blue eyes

(pictures: d's link & r's link)

three months.

dear birdie,

three months old!? you stop it right now! every day is better than the one before. we're getting more and more comfortable with each other's patterns and settling into somewhat of a routine...at least for now. mom went back to work last week and tries really hard not to sneak out at lunch to come see you at daycare. and when you act fussy, dad makes up some song and you flash that gummy, goofy grin. your smiles are magic!

your biggest fans,
mom + dad

three month happenings: 10.5 pounds | tells lots of jokes | sleeps through the night (!!!) | lights up when she sees dad | stays pretty patient with mom's incessant pictures | isn't crazy about story time

(pictures: d's link & r's link)

two months.

 dear birdie,
two months ago, we couldn't have imagined what you would be like. now, we can't imagine our lives without you. you are a perfect addition to our family. and even though your tummy troubles bring your spirits (and ours) down sometimes, you're fighting through it as we work it all out. you are just the sweetest. and we melt with each smile. can't wait to see what fun month three will bring...

we are smitten,
mom + dad

two month happenings: 8.5 pounds | loves bath time | wishes she could sleep on her tummy | smiles when she's in the mood | must eat every 3-4 hours. and yes. around the clock.

(pictures: d's link & r's link)

one month.

i can't believe it's been over a month! i'm still working on thoroughly documenting our birth story and experiences once home, but in a nutshell, it's been beautiful chaos. we're still in the baby twilight zone but slowly coming out of a fog and into a (somewhat broken) routine. we are mesmerized by her accidental smiles and dumbfounded by her large poops. we've taken a gazillion pictures (d's link & r's link), and plan to take a gazillion more.

one month happenings: 6.5 pounds | loves to stare out the window | still crosses her blue steel eyes | confused about day & night.

a few last bump pics!

we frolicked around piedmont park today to document the last couple of weeks as a family of three. we had an absolute blast, and can not thank cheryl & jackie enough for humoring our wish to snap some family pictures! we think they captured our excitement so well! you can see the full set here.

project 365- weeks 43-46

a picture everyday in 2012. here are weeks 43, 44, 45 & 46.

295/365: the comedy central debates were the best ones

296/365: a couple birdie's soon to be favorite things

 297/365: tea + cankles

 298/365: ever gotten the pink screen of death!?

 299/365: crib coming together

300/365: decadent & lovely cupcake courtesy of my boss

301/365: a treat after a walk

 302/365: my favorite blankets

 303/365: wow, i'm sensing a sweet tooth theme here!

304/365: the craftiest kid's birthday party invite

 305/365: a proper halloween celebration

306/365: i was too chubby to fit

 307/365: heart to heart

308/365: a perfect shower in a perfect place

 309/365: oh mimi, i don't think you'll be saying that in a few more years

 310/365: fall morning walks with b put me in the best mood

 311/365: i craved chai, d obliged

312/365: crazy wes anderson character illustrations

 313/365: the sweet tooth is not stopping

 

314/365: d arranged a massage for me!

 315/365: jackie and i booze it up differently lately :p

 316/365: finally working on the crib skirt

 317/365: even this tiny nursery needed bunting to complete it

 318/365: a lunch date with my favorite fabric store

319/365: almond milk + nutella

 320/365: at least we have variety in our desserts, right?

 321/365: see! variety! watermelon & lime juice hits the spot

 322/365: two of the sweetest faces at cheryl's and 

my pre-annual holiday party

project 365- weeks 40 to 42

a picture everyday in 2012. here are weeks 40, 41 & 42.

274/365: we always miss this stinker when we go out of town

 275/365: a little bit of happiness at work

 276/365: my new favorite tea and granola bar

 277/365: project dyeing plain white onesies

 278/365: dyeing onesie success

 279/365: freezer stencil prep

 280/365: the growing bump

 281/365: typical sunday evening snoozing

 282/365: a perfect present from grandma payne

 283/365: she already loves her dad's music

 284/365: an evening treat 

 285/365: oh these two....

 286/365: mimi got a visit from tata at lunch!

 287/365: a failed visit to the orchards. we'll get 'em next year

 288/365: so many colors to choose from

 289/365: have you early voted? it's the only way to go!

 290/365: late night music sesh

 291/365: happy 2nd anniversary to my best friend!

292/365: happy navarathri!

293/365: dinner inspiration

 294/365: it's the most wonderful time of the year!