I think I'm in love...

I have the most amazing baby girl. She is really starting to develop a personality, and she is the sweetest thing. She's turned into such a good, easy baby since her reflux has all but completely disappeared. She's had some major adjustments in the past few weeks, and she's handled them so well.

I've been back at work now since November 2. Olivia has done really well adjusting to daycare. I think she actually likes it. There is a lot to entertain her there, and they take really good care of her. We were lucky to get her into the daycare that is on site at my work. So in the mornings, she just comes to work with me! It's nice because I can stop by and see her whenever I want, and it's just comforting to know she is so close. Whenever I have gone to see her, she is always been sleeping or playing, which makes me feel good, as well. Going back to work hasn't been anywhere near as traumatic as I thought it would be.

We had a scary moment a few weeks ago. Olivia had been kind of fussy and just not real happy for a day or two. One night, we just couldn't get her to stay asleep. I thought she just had bad gas, because she was fussy and squirmy. In the morning (which was my first day back at work), I mentioned to my mom (who was out in Utah helping me with Olivia for the first week) that she should try giving her a bath, since that seems to calm her a little and help her pass her gas easier. As my mom was drying her off, Olivia let out a yelp when she touched her toes. My mom noticed that some of them were a little red and swollen. Upon closer inspection, they were wrapped up in a little, essentially invisible string.


I felt so horrible when I found out - I don't know how long it was on her toes. She had an indentation on her toes for weeks after - it was really wrapped tight. I'm just so glad we found it when we did.

Olivia still loves going on walks. One Sunday, we decided to walk to church. We had Olivia in her stroller, and she just sat there beaming. She knew we were going on a walk and she was so excited.


It's gotten really cold, and I still want to take Olivia on walks every now and then because she enjoys them so much, but I worry that she'll get cold. So we bought her a "snow suit" to wear on walks.


Jeremy got out the Christmas lights, and Olivia was so enthralled with them. I can't wait to get our Christmas tree up, to take her to neighborhoods with lots of Christmas lights, and to bring her to Temple Square once all the lights are up.

I just love this expression!

She loves her daddy!