Mommy Time

My parents came out for almost a week.  It was beyond nice to have them here.  They cooked and cleaned and talked through some baby issues.  They never told us how to do things, they asked us how we wanted to do things.  I will be forever grateful for that time.  Ryan and my dad even got some golf in! 

Being a mom I know feel a deeper connection to my mom.  I now understand why when I hurt, she hurt.  When I was disobedient how it impact her whole being.  I look at Maija and just can't imagine her ever doing anything wrong, but I know she will.  I know through the teens we will have our ups and downs.  I am not looking forward to it.  For now I will cuddle and love her, she is dependent on me and I am totally fine with that.  I will take it all in. 

My mom is such a good grandma and has such a strong bond with both of her granddaughters already.  Can't wait to be up at the lake with her soon!

Big mile stones: 

• Maija went on her first social outing at 7 days to ChicFila- She slept through the whole experience

• Maija put on 5 oz in her one week appointment so she is almost up to her birth weight
• Maija started to suck on a pacifier and it is almost as big as her whole face

• Maija lost her umbilical cord yesterday- thank goodness, it was gross
• We think we found a dimple!