Yummy

Brianna ate green breans for the first time today!  She seemed to like it much better than rice cereal.  And today she licked on her toes for the first time... I've been dreading that lol!  Her grandma had her sitting in her lap in just the right position lol... I know her feet are clean but still! 
I think she is teething because she has been drooling and chewing on her fingers a lot.  I hope she handles it well. 

I have been really busy at work... this is our busy season after all.  Looking forward to making some changes soon.  Praying it works out. 

4-Month Check-Up

13 lbs., 14 oz.   25 inches long

I made it to her doctor's appointment just in time for them to give her shots... ugh it broke my heart.  But I thought she handled it pretty well.  Stephen said the doctor thought Brianna was incredibly healthy... so healthy that she wanted her to start rice cereal.  She said give it two weeks, and then start baby food.  I can't believe she has reached that point already!  My how she is growing.  I was thrilled to know our baby girl is so good though.  I just love that little girl so much.  She makes everything better. :)

4 Months Old!

Daycare

Brianna started daycare today.  It broke my heart.  I didn't cry when Stephen and I dropped her off, but once I got into the car and headed to work and she wasn't with me, I thought I wouldn't be able to stop crying.  I didn't think I could get back to the daycare fast enough.  And after I got home, I cried again for another hour or so.  I just can't hardly stand it.  Being at work helped distract me, but it was such a difficult day.  Thankfully, everyone I work with was really encouraging.  So far it seems like people are willing to be flexible and accommodating.  My job can be pretty demanding, and I am returning just in time for busy season.  I am going to do my best to be home by 5:30 p.m. everyday, even if I have to work from home at night.  Busy season will pass quickly I hope.  I hope I can survive it all.  We are short-staffed so it's going to be super busy the next few weeks.  I am starting a new role, getting new clients, and adjusting to a new partner for our group.  Seriously, it's like I have started a brand new job.  But I am looking forward to the new opportunities.  I just need to find that work-life balance.  It is essential in order for me to have a happy family and stable career.  Wish me luck.

Soon to be... a working mom

So I return to work August 9th.  Yep, in just a few hours I will grace Deloitte with my presence once again.  Am I nervous?  A little.  Anxious is really a better word.  I never thought I would be a mom, much less a   working mom.  I never wanted to put my child in daycare, but this is how it is for now.  Brianna is the most precious person in my life.  How can I trust another person to care for her?  This is going to worry me to death... and all I want is for her to be happy.  I want to be able to give her all of the love and attention she needs.  No one loves their children more than their parents.  It's just not possible.  I'm trying to remind myself of all the positive things I am doing for her by working.  I am providing her a good life and hopefully a great future.  But I still can't convince myself that it will make up for not being able to be with her when she is so young.  Maybe in time some things will change... but tomorrow will be hard.  Very hard.  I hope we can both get through this...

16 Weeks Old!

8/5/2010

You are 16 weeks old today!

Today was a big day for you. Mommy took you to Kids R Kids for two hours and you played and napped in the nursery. You seemed to like all of the teachers very much, and you had a lot of fun. Of course, mommy missed you sooooo much!

You are now wearing size 2 diapers! My, you are growing!  And you are close to sitting up by yourself!

You have become so talkative! You squeal, coo and shriek! It's fun guessing what you might be saying. One day your grandmother and I were discussing taxes, and you politely asked us to change the topic. ;)

You hold your rattles really well.  You play in your gym and watch all of the toys swing above you.  You laughed at Daddy one day when he was playing with you.  It was so cute! 
You went to the mall with mommy - just you and me!  I look forward to many more shopping trips together!

This week you went on a girls' lunch with me and Grandma. We had a blast at Casa Mariachi! You enjoyed hanging out with just the ladies.  Tonight you tried a little sweet tea.  I hope you like it... it is a must in order to be a southern belle!  :)

You let your daddy rock you to sleep tonight. That has been mommy's job for many nights now, but tonight you fell asleep in your daddy's arms.  It made him very happy.