A few of my favorite things...

After 2 (almost 3 weeks) with Gracie, I feel more confident as a mommy and am enjoying myself much more. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy being a mommy before, but things weren't as blissful as I thought they were supposed to be at first. My hormones seem to be more in check now, although I still find myself crying at things that never used to bother me.

Grace is such a good girl. She's a good eater... eating 3 ounces at each feeding (lactation measured) and gaining weight like a champ! She's definitely Ryan's and my daughter! She's also a good sleeper... she sleeps in her own bed (until the sun comes up, then mommy likes to snuggle in bed) and goes for at least 3, sometimes 4 hours between feedings at night. We're getting into a bit of a rhythm of feedings, naps, and playtime. When she's awake, she's really alert. We're enjoying our summer together!

Here are few pictures to show you some of my new favorite things... in chronological order (notice how she's changed in these few short weeks - makes mama sad!)

Family Walks

This is Gracie's first walk outside mommy's tummy!
It's much easier to make it up the hills with her in the stroller than my belly.
Tysie enjoys the family-time, too... although she doesn't trust that
her parents won't run her over with the stroller.

Playtime with Grace

Even though she's not a big girl yet and can't really see
much, I still like to get out her toys and books.
She seems to enjoy the bright colors and sounds!

Gracie's smile!

I know it's not her real smile yet, but she grins at us sometimes, which is just too cute!
Her smile is all gums right now... I think she'll have a nice teethy-smile when she's bigger!
She'll even laugh and snort sometimes - still trying to get that on video!

Gracie's Feet!

I'm not sure what it is about her feet, but I just love them!
She likes to have them rubbed... I have no idea where she gets that from!

Daddy with his daughter

I could watch Ryan snuggle with her all day!
He's a really good daddy... even if he's exhausted!
He's a great husband, too! He's doing so much around the house to help me keep up!

Our new little family

We went to a wedding in Omaha this weekend!
Our first family trip! It was a really good time and Grace did so well!

All things girly!

Gracie is getting big enough to fit into some of her really cute girly-clothes!
I've found some hair bows that fit her tiny head, too... super cute!
Little Gracie is one pretty girl.
I think she's destined to follow in her mommy and daddy's athletic footsteps,
but there's no reason why Gracie Mack can't be pretty, too!