Lilly Rae - Week 41

Sunday, March 24

We had a low key day today.  It's funny that even over track out that Sundays have a lazy weekend feel.  We went out to a couple of stores, including Target, and got Lilly some things for her Easter basket.  It seems like all the stores sell for Easter is candy, which of course we can't give to Lilly, so I got her new books instead :-)  I almost got her a bunny headband, but then Darren found an adorable flower headband instead and we bought that for her instead.  I don't know who likes it more, Lilly or Darren...

I think Lilly is a much cuter hair accessory

 Monday, March 25

Lilly had a package from Aunt Mare today!  She is a little more interested in opening presents than she was at Christmas, so it was fun to watch her pull at the wrapping paper and take the toys out of the box.  She got a new stuffed lamb and two adorable new outfits.

 Lilly loves how soft her new lamb is.  She imediately started giving it kisses.

Lilly was also enamored by the box.  We actually left that out for the rest of the day so she could play with it.  Babies are so funny!

 Thank you for my presents, Aunt Mare!

Tuesday, March 26

I feel so lucky that Maggie and Lilly get along so well.  That is actually a huge understatement: they adore each other.  You would think that Maggie would be annoyed by Lilly because she gets so much attention, but they actually play together.  Lilly gets just as excited to see Maggie every morning as she does to see us (ok, maybe more excited), and Maggie actually comes over to Lilly with her toys so they can play together.  

We went out to lunch today and Lilly was so perfect in the restaurant.  I think I should buy stock in General Mills, because Cheerios are possibly the best invention in the world.  They keep her completely occupied while we eat and she only drops about half of them on the floor ;o) 

Wednesday, March 27

Lilly had another Easter surprise today!  Grandma sent an Easter package and Lilly was so excited!  She got a new stuffed kitty, a monkey toy, some soft blankets and her own remote!  I think my mom remembered how much Lilly loves to grab our remotes (and eat them!) so she wanted to get Lilly her own (great job Grandma!).  Lilly really enjoyed playing with her new toys!

Ryan and Allie came over to play for a little while today.  Lilly loves Allie and Ryan and they love her, too.  While Darren and Allie drew pictures, Ryan read books to Lilly.  It was so sweet and Lilly was completely entranced by Ryan.

Later the kids wanted to make sure that Lilly was happy so they brought her some of her toys, and by some I mean all :-)  They brought her every toy in her little basket so she would have anything she wanted to play with right in her lap.

Thursday, March 28

Lilly cut another tooth today!  Her top right tooth is out.  Hopefully the top left is on its way as well ;o)  I knew one was coming because she has been a little more fussy than usual and she was drooling like a mad woman.  It's amazing how you get so in tune with your baby and even the slightest change in their mood helps you know that something is off.  Motherhood still amazes me.

We went to the outlets this morning and I had the "brilliant" idea to use the drive there as Lilly's nap time because then she could sleep and stay asleep when we got there so we could shop.  She slept the whole way there, but as soon as we pulled into the parking lot, she woke up.  Oh well.  She was a little fussy, but she did great overall.

She was in a silly mood when we got home.  She was rolling around on the floor, making her new "screaming" sounds, giggling and doing a lot of "push ups" on the floor.  I was convinced she was going to crawl, but she tricked me.  It was just so nice to lay on the floor and play with Lilly for a while.  She was just so happy!

We were able to Skype with Aunt Mare that evening as well and thank you for her wonderful Easter basket that she sent Lilly.  Lilly loves to Skype (and jump on my lap while we talk) and I know it means a lot to our families since we live so far away.

Friday, March 29

I love mornings with Lilly over track out.  It's so nice to just get to relax together and hang out in our PJs while we play.  I am going to miss feetie pajamas whens he grows out of these.  Not only is it going to get too hot to wear them, but they don't seem to sell them for 12 months and yup.  

Anyone who wants to tell me that Lilly's teething necklace doesn't work should see how happy my beautiful baby girl is int he midst of cutting two teeth.  She has her moments of fussiness, but she is so happy and joyful all the time, I truly believe the necklace helps her feel better and cope with the pain of teething.  I highly recommend them to all parents!

One of Lilly's favorite things to do is to take all of her toys out of her toy basket.  It's really cute to watch her reach in and pull everything out; and yes, I mean everything!

 Even covered in all of her toys, Lilly is still most interested in Mommy's phone!

 One of Lilly's other favorite games is playing "fetch" with Mommy and Daddy at meal times.  She loves to have a cup on her tray (empty of course), and it's a great distraction so we can also eat.  Unfortunately, Lilly also loves to throw the cup on the floor and then grunt until we pick it up.  So while at the Dollar Store today, Mommy picked up an extra lanyard to attach the cup to Lilly's seat so she can't throw it!  Hehe.  Mommy is so tricky.  Lilly was a little perplexed that she could no longer throw the cup, but she was very interested in the lanyard.

I was in the mood to make sweet potato fries today, and I thought it might be interesting to see what Lilly did with one.  It was definitely interesting and definitely messy!  She was more interested in squishing it between her fingers and on her tray than eating it, but she did manage to get a few squishy clumps into her mouth.  Darren was not thrilled about the mess, but I reminded him that it was bath night anyway, so why not just let her have fun.  It was totally worth the mess!

Saturday, March 30

Lilly crawled today!  She didn't go far, or for very long, but she army crawled her way to her bouncer.  We have it on video but it's several minutes long so it wouldn't upload.  It was so exciting!  I am so glad we were able to see it ourselves :o)

Lilly did the cutest thing today.  Maggie was laying in front of her and Lilly leaned down (without us saying anything) and gave Maggie a kiss on the head.  We tried to get her to do it again on camera, but she just gave me a huge grin and wouldn't do it.  That was pretty funny as well:

It was a nice day today so we headed to Bass Lake for a nice walk.  Lilly loves being outside and since we haven't 
had very many nice days over track out so far, we wanted to take advantage of it.  As we were walking around the lake, Lilly was singing to herself and had her little ankles crossed in her stroller like a little lady.  It was so cute!

As soon as Darren took out the camera, Lilly puyt her hand up as if to say, "no pictures, please."  She is so funny!  

Apparently she warmed up to the idea of getting her picture taken.  

 She also loves to grab her feet and, inevitably, yank her socks off.  She loves to have bare feet.  By the end of the walk, I had both of her socks in my pockets because she was not going to keep them on the whole time.