Just The Two of Us

Brad went back to work yesterday, but the boys were home for election day. Today is the first day Grace and I have been alone. It is actually very nice! She's becoming more and more comfortable with us all. I'm still her favorite, though :) She is quite demanding! She screams at me then flashes the cutest grin! Every day she ventures further away from me, but I am not allowed to venture away from her! We are so impressed by how she plays with toys. There is not the usual delay that we can see. Sleeping at night is still great. She is very easy to put down for nap or bedtime, but naps are sometimes 30 minutes and sometimes 1 1/2 hours. She isn't on a set schedule yet, but close to it. She LOVES grilled cheese! My kind of girl :) Grace loves the taste of fruits but can't figure out how to eat them. She sucks on a small piece then spits it out. I can't wait to see how much she weighs next week. The girl can put away the food! She is doing great overall!!! We are so lucky to have her home!

My wonderful neighbors threw me a "get together" to welcome Grace last night. They were told "no shower!!!!" She went over with me for about an hour and did great. She hung out on me for a while then found some toys and new playmates! I then took her home and Brad put her to bed. He said she did good. No tears, just playing with her brothers. I felt guilty leaving her, but Brad had strict instructions that if she looked or acted stressed, he was to call! Grace got so many wonderful gifts! I can't wait for the weather to warm up so she can start modeling her new dresses! Grace doesn't know it yet, but she is living in the BEST neighborhood!!!!

It is near impossible to get a picture of Grace. She attacks me every time I pull out the camera! These were the best I could do today.


Grace "playing" with her new baby doll.