These are a Few of My Favorite Things..

Since Maggie is still so young and there are not a lot of fun stories to share at the moment, I thought I would make a short list of Maggie's current favorites. Maggie's top five "favorites" list would currently include:

- her swaddle wrap - the tighter the better!

- her vibrating bouncy chair (this is even better when used while wearing the swaddle wrap!)

- her teddy bear mobile

- her Ocean Sounds glowing seahorse (she is literally transfixed by this)

- Jared's face, more so than my face since he has facial hair, thus creating more of a contrast

I'm sure her "favorite things" list will be a bit different next year at this time!

Diaper Blowout

The other day, someone asked me if we have had any "blowouts" lately. At the time, I didn't know what she meant.

Now I do.

Yesterday, as I was holding her in the kitchen and basking in baby bliss, I was suddenly bombarded by an explosion as Maggie not only filled her diaper, but destroyed her entire outfit as well. I thought I took care of things, but a few hours later, as I was walking by the sink, I suddenly stepped in something wet and gooey. Sure enough, Maggie had christened the floor too.

As if this was not enough, last night as I was changing a diaper at 3:00 am, Maggie decided to take advantage of the sudden freedom from her diaper and let loose again...but this time it landed on my face.

I think it's fair to say that Maggie's digestive system is working just fine.

Here is one of my recent favorites...Maggie appears to be winking at the photographer (Jared), as if to say, "Aren't I cute?" However, since this photo was taken when Maggie was only about three weeks old, I highly doubt she realizes the effect she has on him!

First Post

I decided to start this blog to chronicle our family's life. Since our family members do not live nearby, it will hopefully serve as a way for us all to feel a little bit closer! I will try to add new posts every few days (although this may be wishful thinking!), so check back frequently to see what's going on in the life of Jared, Meredith, Maggie, and Harmony!