We have a TOOTH!

Sorry no picture yet, it's still not out far enough yet but I can feel it with my fingers. It's a front lower tooth, seems like the right side. That's our big news :). She hasn't been too fussy, but did toss and turn a bit last night and woke a little earlier than usual. She's cried a little bit today but not bad if I'm holding her and giving her full attention, which isn't that different from usual. Molly loves to be the center of attention. As soon as I can get a pic I'll post it! For now you'll get an old photo I never got around to posting.

Summer is here!

Wow, what beautiful weather we are having. So nice! We are headed to the beach today, but have to stop to get an umbrella on the way. And maybe some sand toys too. It would be great if the water fountain is turned on, but not sure if it will be yet. Molly is getting so big, her legs barely fit through the bumbo anymore! Anyway, just wanted to pop on and post some pictures, they've been in demand. The last was taken by a friend at our playgroup.

Happy weekend

I'm going to start scaring you with the number of posts I do :)! We had a lovely weekend, great weather and it is supposed to get even better this week.

This week is going to be an exciting one! Vicky is going to welcome her new little boy into the world. I am so excited! I think I'm even more excited now that I really understand what motherhood is all about and how special it is. How lucky that she will have both a daughter and a son.

We had a fun weekend. Saturday we went down to Westport for a bit to get John a new wedding ring. He lost it in our travels to South Carolina. It was a little big for him, and it had fallen off more than once but we never got around to getting it fitted. He bought a ring 2 sizes smaller than the one he had before so hopefully this one stays where it belongs! Then we went over to Steve and Jen's house and had a "Bri and Jenn Are Away in Paris" party. Ok, didn't have quite the effect as the "Steve is Away in Ireland" party, but still fun. Molly had a blast playing with Stephen T and Emily. She just loves big kids and can't wait to be running around with them. It was very sweet to see them entertain her, and actually seemed to enjoy it!

Today we went down to visit Grandma (my mom) because we will be away for Mother's Day. We visited for a little bit at the house, their new house is beautiful! Then we went down to Greenwich Point where my mom and Michael were part of a presentation on shellfish and other things. We went for a long walk around the Point, really beautiful park. I brought my camera to take pictures, but left it in the car and then forgot to take it out so now I have no camera. Hopefully I can get it on Wednesday when I go pick up John's ring.

John fixed the sink, yeah! We have a new faucet, it looks so nice. So in between my walking event in the morning, grocery shopping, and going to our meetup at the beach tomorrow maybe I'll actually get the kitchen in order again.

How big will she be....

I really wish this was something we could predict with some certainty, but we can't. Molly and I met a friend from our meetup group out at the Westbrook outlets today and had a lot of fun. We did a few laps to get some exercise and then started shopping. The Children's Place had some really great deals if I knew what size to buy her for next winter. I'm assuming 12 months would be good, but I think their 12 months was 18-22 lbs, so might she need 18 months by Christmas and beyond? It seems so big, but according to their sizes she'll be in 12 months in 3 more pounds...that's like the same size as Carter's 9 months...crazy. So I ended up just getting her one turtleneck onesie and a pair of red socks for $2.98. Then on to Carter's, where I got a few more onesie/pant sets, our favorites. Finally, onto Osh Kosh where we found the CUTEST pajamas. She's modeling the bottoms here...again, she's wearing 12 months!!! They are a little but they didn't make 9 months, and 6 months she'd be out of too soon.

So my big question, do they make summer sleeper sacks? Like non fleecey ones? Maybe I'll have to check Babies R Us. I think I might remember Halo having one, but I wanted to wait to see what size she'd be in the summer.

Again, trying to attempt to post more this month. I can't believe I only posted once between 5 and 6 months! Such a slacker.

6 months old!

My oh my, where have the last 6 months gone? I know I say this every month, but seriously. It's going by too fast. We had our 6 month check up today, Molly is up to 15 lb 4 oz and is 25 3/4 inches! She's growing like a weed! She's up to the 50th percentile for length (or is it height now??) and still hovering between 25 and 50 on the weight, but gaining. She really is growing up so fast and learning so many new things.

We had an amazing time in Hilton Head Island, SC last week. The weather was absolutely perfect! They, much like us, haven't had the warmest spring. Not that it has been cold by our standards, but cool by theirs. Up until last week it was still down in the 60's and 70's. Just our luck they finally had a week in the low 80's. Perfect beach weather, not to hot but not to cold. It was a bit warmer when we sat by the pool, which Molly loved. She had a great time splashing around after her initial shock. She didn't cry, just lifted her legs and made this funny little noise which sounded half cry half laugh. It was pretty cute. And her favorite part was probably having a back seat buddy the whole week. Aunt Melissa came down with us, so as if Molly isn't spoiled enough by us, she had 3 people to give her constant attention all week. What more could a 6 month old ask for?

Now we're back home and still trying to get all settled in. I'm almost done, but now the kitchen sink is broken so the kitchen is slowly becoming a disaster since we are washing dishes in the bathroom. It's always something...