01.30.2013

Home. That's where you and I spent the day! And it was sooooo nice! We visited your cousins (you and Zia's naps are opposites so it makes it difficult! ;)

This evening, while hanging out with Daddy, you started to play a little more (mostly it has been Mama and Daddy coaxing you to hold and shake things, but this time, you were holding and shaking yourself!) You and Daddy played with the Whoozit toy that a friend from Mama's old job sent you! So exciting!

01.29.2013

Today was travel day. We had a 3 hour drive (that you slept most of!!!! Thank goodness! You hate the car seat - especially when you know someone is beside you and won't take you out!) Then we had a few hours in the airport. We flew from KC to Denver to Portland. You did okay on the flights. Of course you wouldn't sleep (too many distractions and not enough bouncing while mama was standing) and you pooed on the second flight... Lap change for fear of blow out! Good thing there was no blow out, but you sure do keep things interesting! We made it back to Portland, but your car seat wasn't so lucky. Good thing the airline had a stash of lenders. I didn't know how we'd get you home!! (The airline delivered your seat the next night.)

01.28.2013

Our last day in Kansas! You and Mama enjoyed 70 degree weather. We walked around your Aunt Jac's parents' yard (where we've been staying) a few different times basking in the sunshine! It made Mama so excited for summer in Portland!! In the evening, we went to Aunt Marielle's where Grandpapa helped give you a bath. Your Aunt Marielle got in a few last snuggles too (she's moving to South Africa next month for 3-5 years and will miss you sooooo much!)

01.27.2013

Another day of meeting family members! We headed to watch Uncle Courtney wrestle and meet up with your Nana and papa AND your Great Grandma Donna, Great Grandpa Kenny, Uncle Ben, Aunt Desi, and your cousins, Tristan and Khloe! Such an exciting time! Each one of them admired you and fell even more in love with you!

Your Nana said that Papa kept taking about how beautiful you are all the way home! You really are a beautiful baby girl!

Daddy went to a movie with most of the family this evening while you hung out (napping and nursing) with Mama and Aunt Marielle.

01.26.2013

Today was another big family day. In true Schultz style, we spent a couple hours discussing a plan before finally deciding to go play disc golf at a park downtown. Everyone was there and you had some more family join us: your Nana and Papa! It was your first time meeting your Papa, and he was bees side himself with excitement! You went straight to him, until you got too fussy and needed to be nursed again...Nana and Papa picked up Uncle Courtney (they were in Wichita for a wrestling tournament at Newman College for Uncle Courtney) and came over to your Aunt Marielle's for a while. You pretty much slept the whole time in the wrap so they didn't quite get to enjoy you the way we had hoped!

01.25.2013

Today we honored your great grandfather at his funeral. Stories were told and memories shared. Photos of his life played on a TV for all to see. Afterwards we enjoyed family time at Aunt Marielle's. We were there till late in the evening. You spent time being held by lots of family members, and when you'd start to fuss they'd hand you back to Mama!You and I napped together on Aunt Marielle's bed. Daddy snuck in and took a photo of us laid out beside each other!

01.24.2013

You are so loved! Your aunt, uncles, grandma Mimi, and grandpapa were so excited to see you this morning! We got many texts asking when they could see you and offering to come and pick us up while your father slept in. Your Aunt Marielle cuddled you up immediately! Until Grandpapa showed up and scooped you right out of her arms. Your Great Aunt Adel was right in there too! It was so sweet to see the way you're family loves you! Grandma Mimi came over later in the afternoon and played with you on the floor. You smiled up at her as you cooed and kicked your legs. This evening was the viewing of your great grandfather. Even more family swooned over you as we honored an important man in your family.

01.23.2013

Travel day! You took your first plane today and did wonderfully! Mama brought all the carriers because she didn't know which would make you happy. You went through security with only a small fuss in the Ergo. But once we were through you wanted out! You spent time being carried in your favorite positions facing out to see the world! And you spent a little time in the Moby wrap. On the plane you made friends with the people across the aisle and the flight attendants. You bounced, nursed, were swayed in the back of the plane while the flight attendants were out giving beverages. You slept a little and watched basketball on the tiny airplane screen (only because it calmed you from crying and we were growing desperate to keep you that way towards the end of the flight.) At the end, after we got our baggage, mama tucked you in the Ergo and you fell asleep almost immediately! You nursed in the car and were out all the way to Wichita! Let's hope the way back goes that good, or better!

01.22.2013

You are going on your first long trip tomorrow. We are excited for you to meet so many of your family members. Hopefully none of us gets sick, you travel okay, and you don't get too overstimulated from all the love you will be getting!

01.21.2013

Today we found out sad news. Your Great Grandpa Schultz passed away. He was 92 years old. He was the first Bryan in the Schultz family (where you middle name started Sofia BryAnn). We wish you would have met him... We know you would have brought the biggest smile to his face! Tonight you're father and I decided to take you on your first plane ride and go home for the funeral. We will be leaving Wednesday and have a lot to do to get ready.

01.20.2013

I love Sundays like these. We've all been hanging out all day. You were up most of the morning talking and cooing and even almost yelling ;) It was pretty darn cute.

Mama has been reading research about babies and touch and how important it is for brain growth. She's feeling pretty confident about all the cuddles and naps you take in her arms, despite what our society leans toward!

(See how silly Daddy looks! We love him, especially when he looks silly!)

01.19.2013

How is it possible to love you more and more? Our love just keeps growing and growing!!

We dressed you up in your cute little purple tutu for the KSU basketball game and took you to the watch party. You hung out for a while and napped for a while.

This afternoon, after the game, we came home and you fell asleep. You slept and slept. You woke up for a quick change (& to pee in the toilet!), then nursed and went back to sleep. You always make mama nervous when you sleep so long in the evening... Like you might not sleep at night. You did end up sleeping most of the night with regular wake-ups.

01.18.2013

Cousin fun upstairs! Not that I want you to grow any faster, but we are so excited to see you start playing!

01.17.2013

Look at you all dressed up!! You wore that cute little tutu out to our mama group. We even used this photo to send your Aunt Jac sweet birthday wishes!

By the way you are an amazing and beautiful baby girl! You hold your head up so much now and are so alert to all that is going on around you. The evenings have been mama mama mama. You need to go give daddy some smiles! I know evenings are difficult and you are especially fussy... Maybe this weekend you can give Dad some Sofie love!

01.16.2013

Baby belly!! Love you little jujube and that chubby body of yours. You are naked here because we've been ECing. You have also been enjoying looking at yourself in the mirror so much lately! We totally know why you like to look at yourself... It's the same reason we love looking at those sweet cheeks!! We really need to get you a baby toy mirror to play with.

01.15.2013

Look at those adorable socks that look like sweet shoes!! We went to visit Daddy at work for lunch today. You were pretty sweet & of course you were admired by others in the coffee shop!

I continue to be amazed at how fast you grow! Already 10 and a half weeks old and weighing 12 pounds!! You hold your head up like a superstar and are getting better and better at tummy time every day! Before we know it, you'll be sitting up and playing!

01.14.2013

Another day of ECing. Mama 'caught' a pee and a poo today in the toilet! A success all around! We were pretty thrilled about it (as you can see from the photo!)

We went up to see your cousins and aunt after your nap this afternoon before your daddy came home. They are all so in love with you!!

01.13.2013

Another brunch at our new favorite place: Cup & Saucer. We are practicing to become brunch regulars! You have done a great job eating out. You usually hang out in Dad's arms and eventually fall asleep.

01.12.2013

Your mama decided to try to start ECing today... Of course it seems as if it's going to take a while to actually be ECing. Now we are just learning your elimination and beginning to give you cues. I think you enjoyed the extra time without a diapy!

Daddy went snowboarding today so we had another day together. You were a bit fussy and a great cat napper today (you didn't go down for an extended nap until 6 pm...) But despite Mama hardly getting a moment (even to eat), she loves you to pieces even on fussy days!!!

01.11.2013

Who does this baby look like?? Her daddy!!

Today we had a lactation consultant come to our house to help with a few nursing troubles we are having. She weighed you... 11 pounds 15.5 ounces! You are almost 12 pounds!!

She was so sweet the way she played games with you. Of course the games are more like a mouth workout for you, but you were all smiles for her! We are working on making your tongue strong and helping desensitize your palette to help minimize your gag reflex.

You took small catnaps through most of the day and then one loooong nap in late afternoon. You take your naps on mama or in your froggy chair (so mama can do a few chores while you snooze... Otherwise she might not put you down!)

01.10.2013

Snow day!! Well morning... Okay actually 20 minutes! This morning we went to our Thursday morning mama group at Alma. Mama realized she was a bit tired about half way through. And by the end, Mama was getting a plugged duct. So home we went and the afternoon was spent cuddling together and napping. You are such an amazing little baby!

01.09.2013

Sofia Big Eyes! I love when you get big eyes Little Miss. It is so stinkin' cute!!! You used to have them more often. I wonder if or when you'll stop getting them. I also wonder if you get them because you are mimicking me... Like maybe in my excitement and happiness over you, I am giving you big eyes!!

Your papa sent you kisses this morning while he was at work. He called you by the nickname that he has planned since you were in Mama's belly: Fifi. You smiled at your kisses.

A few other highlights of today... At Mama's breastfeeding support group you sat on my lap for a good chunk of time. You also laid on the floor for a while too. That's something new that's happening with you. In the past you have preferred to be held and bounced or swayed. I can't wait for you to start playing too!! We went to the library with your cousins. I got a few more books for us to read (even though we just keep rereading Such a Silly Baby)!!

01.08.2013

You didn't like the car seat today. At all!! You actually gave yourself scratches from the fit you were throwing! It was immensely difficult to hear you so upset... But we had to go pick up your father! We also went to a mommy meet up where you got your photo taken as a Sofia sandwich between the twins Malcolm and Emmett again! But the MOST exciting part of the day was the last minute visit from Grandpa!!! He flew to Seattle for work and drove down for dinner to see you! Lucky girl!

01.07.2013

You are starting to be a bit more consistent with your morning nap. About 30 minutes to an hour after you wake up, you go back to sleep for a short nap (usually long enough for mama to shower :). Tonight, we had a fall mama reunion at Alma where we met your friends' dads and even met some new friends! It was really great fun!! You surprised us with how much you let us sit and hold you in our laps! Usually, you want to be moving :)

01.06.2013

Look at you!!! To freaking cute in your pink tutu!!! Mama's in love with it :) and especially when it's on You!

01.05.2013

Daddy went to Mt. Hood with your cousin P and Uncle Ethan so we spent the afternoon napping. You and I also ran to the library where we got you some picture books to read (my favorite one out of the ones we got is call I'm a Silly Baby). We also played upstairs with your Aunt Jac and cousin Z. Oh how your cousin Z looooves you! She always wants it to be diaper changing time and is in love with your diaper bag! She loved to get a close look at you and touch your little feet. How fun it will be when you start playing!!!

01.04.2013

Today was your two month appointment with your pediatrician. We really like her and can't wait for you to grow up having her take care of you! You weighed 11 pounds 8.5 ounces and were 22.25 inches long. It was an exceptionally happy day for you today too. You gave some Huge smiles to Mama! (especially tonight when she thought you were almost asleep... You popped off from nursing and smiled and smiled and cooed as if you were saying you loved her... Which I bet you were ;)

01.03.2012

We made an adventure out this evening for the first time (not counting going to your Aunt and Uncle's upstairs) to watch K-State play Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl. We lasted until the end of the 3rd quarter. Sadly, our team lost... (the night also marked your first time at a bar ;)

01.02.2013

Morning faces before a day of craniosacral, mama breast feeding support group, and cousin time in the back yard and attic.

01.01.2013

Nap time with Mama.