Two Weeks

Amelia is two weeks old today! This week she met The Lindas (aka Grammy and Nana).

She exceeded her birth weight. She's now a whopping 6 lbs 4 oz -- and growing!

And, she's started staying awake for longer stretches--up to three hours (and not always in the middle of the night!).

Oh, Yes, We Did

Is it any surprise that we are not above posing our infant daughter along side baking staples? (See Olive in the cereal bowl, if there is any doubt.) We've been calling her a little sack of sugar since we got home, so of course we couldn't resist.

One Week

Amelia is already one week old! We can't believe it. Things we've learned about her so far:

1. She likes to sleep

2. She hates having her arms swaddled

3. She already does a great impression of Montgomery Burns, which sadly we've yet to catch on film.

Note: The clothes in these photos are courtesy of my awesome friend Rachel who overnighted a box of preemie clothes to us that her own wee, tiny girl, born last month, just outgrew. Thanks, Rachel!!

Firsts

Yesterday's goals were:

1. Shower
2. Go for a walk

We managed to do both!

One of the reasons I was most excited to become a parent was the thought that everyday things would suddenly be brand new again. Everything is new to Amelia. Our lives are suddenly full of "firsts." Which is, of course, why a stroll around our neighborhood yesterday afternoon, something we've done dozens of times, became a camera worthy event. Here is Amelia on her first walk around the neighborhood:

Our Best Project EVER

Look what we did! Amelia Linda Valentine arrived ahead of schedule on Friday, October 16, 2009, at 12:11 a.m., 5 lbs 13 oz., 19 in.

Unlike our dear old house, no improvements necessary. We think she's pretty much perfect.