back at work

I just successfully completed my first week back at work. It actually wasn't nearly as hard as I was afraid it would be...but I think a big part of the relative ease was all the help from my mom! "Nana" stayed at our house all week, and was an amazing babysitter, housekeeper, chef, companion, and personal cheerleader. I'm so glad she and Rose got to spend a week together! They went on lots of walks, figured out how many bottles and diapers we'll need to bring to daycare each day, and had visits with Janet and Grammy. Thank you, Mom!

In other news, back when I was pregnant Mike found a free exersaucer on the side of the road. He gave it a big cleaning, then lovingly packed it away for whenever Rose might be ready for it. And today was the day! Here she is, enjoying "standing" all on her own!

This photo is actually from last weekend, but I just got it off my camera and I fell in love with it so I wanted to share it today, even though it's "old."  :)

Finally, for Rose's bath tonight Mike took her in our big whirlpool tub down in the basement (rather than using her little baby tub). She LOVED it! I think she thinks we have our own pool in the house. :) I'll try to get photos next time.


(Watch for Rose's 13-week / 3-month "portraits" tomorrow!)