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Saturday Number 5

Today you had a few firsts. You had a real bath in your whale bathtub that Aunt Sissa gave you. You loved it and we were really happy. (I also think you loved it because of the fun wash cloth Aunt Sissa also gave you that we could drape over you to keep you warm) Maybe this means you will like to swim too! You laid there and let us pour water over you and we listened to Michael Jackson while we bathed you. Maybe you love Michael Jackson and not baths....I guess we'll find out later.

We took you to Atlanta Bread for lunch after your bath and you slept the whole time (as usual). We will be sad when this time ends but it will be fun when you're awake more too.

Later on in the evening we decided to be brave and take you to the grocery store for the first time. We tag teamed it by taking the stroller. Daddy pushed you up and down the aisles while I got groceries. At one point I was on one end of the store while Daddy was on the other just strolling you through the aisles. We've learned you love constant motion. We met up in the whole foods section, grabbed the last of the groceries and then checked out. I mentally high fived Daddy as we left. We did it!

Of course now we are home and you won't go to sleep because you are overtired.  With every victory there is a small defeat. We'll figure this out together. :-)

Your Nana and Papa Chicho arrive tomorrow and we are so excited for them to meet you. They are moving here from L. A. in July. Yep, they are moving across the country just for you baby girl.
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  1. hughesfamilyApril 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    I love: we will figure this out together.

    You are awesome.

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  2. gloverfamilyApril 28, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Yes, I noticed the 2 aunt sissa references. Clearly i am the favorite aunt. You are so calm and patientand kicking butt at being a mom!!

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