Mother's Day

Sophie with Aunt Lorraine













Sophie with her Omi

















Yesterday was my very first Mother's Day. And it started off with Sophie crying for a 7am feeding and I tapping David and saying "it's your turn. Again. Because it's MOTHER'S DAY!"

We spent the weekend at Granma & Granpa's in Long Island. It was a little hectic packing all the stuff to bring out there and then getting out there on the subway and train. Actually, it wasn't that hectic, but I was so darn nervous about it all! Of course David kept his cool as always and it really did go smoothly. Sophie only cried when she was hungry, as always. I swear we have the best baby ever. Rarely fusses. Sleeps really well. Eats well. What more could I ask for?

Anyhoo, my Mom/Fred came out for the weekend as well. The weekend was a whirlwind of visitors, passing her off to everyone to hold, feed, burp, etc, and then trying to get some sleep ourselves. The first night she was up every 2 hours or so. Probably because of the new sounds, smells of the Grandparents house. The next night however she slept pretty well as did we.

On Mother's Day we had a nice brunch at home with Great Granma's homemade Trini specialty saltfish & eggs served with piping hot 'fried bake' bread. So tasty. Then more guests arrived throughout the day and the passing around of Sophie continued. She is so good with strangers though. Never cries. Never wonders who is holding her. I managed to get away with Shaina for a little Marshall's and Old Navy shopping. I even managed to buy something for myself and not just Sophie. It's hard though. Baby clothes are so darn cute and I'm not feeling like I can fit into anything yet but luckily Shaina made me try on some clothes and I actually found some that'll do for now.

So now I'm back in the big city and it's lonely. Today we had our one month pediatrician appointment. Dr says Sophie gets an A+. She now weights a whopping 10lbs 8oz! He says she is very strong and has excellent neck/head control. I swear sometimes I think they underestimated her age and she is really going on two months rather than one! Afterwards we met David for lunch and we sat outside which was really nice. I think it's the first time we had a meal at a restaurant since I had her. Sophie slept in her Baby Bjorn the entire time as I ate a veggie burger and yam fries over her-trying hard not to spill anything on her head : )