She was a hit with all the aunts in San Antonio. I can't go to any store or see anyone without Lily getting multiple compliments on how cute and tiny she is, and I have to agree with them. Lorna was an excellent babysitter, knowing all the tricks. I found myself missing Lillian b/c I didn't get to spend as much time with her as I am used to with everyone wanting to hold her and play with her, which was nice b/c I had more free time, but I did miss her like I said. I am glad my family got to enjoy spending time with her though. She has also found a spot in Grandpa Ben's heart, and it is very sweet to watch. All in all, Lily has matured quite a bit, apparently so much that everyone thinks she is old enough to start tasting solids. I don't know what it is but it seems like people love getting a reaction out of me by asking if they can give Lily a lick of a gummy bear or let her suck on a french fry**. This is not limited to her father. Contrary to popular demand: Lily is not going to try solids until she is 6 months old as recommended to me by her pediatrician and many nutrition specialists. So the final answer is no, and don't ask.
**Note: at a restaurant in Helotes, TX on the menu they were serving Freedom Fries. I thought that was hilarious and some people who read this might appreciate more ammunition to dislike Texas even more.
We had a steady diet of fajitas and Tex-Mex to last us until we move back in July for good. Alas, it was a fun vacation, but it is very good to be home.
Mon Jan 03 2005 19:20 There and back again:
Home at last. I hate that drive, in the winter especially, and with a broken tailbone. And especially when an evil policeman has no sympathy on me for going a tinsy bit over the speed limit. Lily has changed lots since we have left. She has now been rolling over every chance she gets. This is great news but has complicated her ability to sleep. Since she sleeps on her tummy, when we put her in her crib she rolls over on her back and then she is unable to fall asleep unless we either hold her still and pat her back until she is asleep (could take up to a half hour), or we could keep checking on her and putting her back on her tummy every so often. The second is ineffective b/c she plays too much in between, kicking her legs and grabbing her toes and cooing, to even get sleepy. What a rascal. She is, however, cute as ever, and it is fun to see her grow and become an interactive person. She is very adorable now being able to grasp objects and shake them around, and excitedly put them in her mouth and start sucking on them while cooing, singing, and talking. She is also very strong and on her tummy, she now holds herself up by her arms and she looks around for extended periods of time now. She is getting over a cold (or allergies) she caught in San Antonio, and is getting back to her cheerful smiley self after much sadness from her mommy. It is not fun having a sick baby that can't breathe.