First Thanksgiving

Maggie had her first Thanksgiving this past week. She got all dressed up, drove to Grandma and Grandpa Sears' house, and enjoyed a day being admired and adored. At the dinner table, when everyone went around the table to say what they were thankful for, Maggie's name was mentioned several times. She didn't cry or fuss much at all, and slept the whole way home. Overall, it was a fun day and we are very thankful for our little girl!

Now, a few days later, Maggie is sick with her first cold. The poor thing is sleeping most of the day and is thoroughly miserable whenever we try to suction out her nose. I guess it is a week of many firsts. Hopefully Maggie will feel better soon so she can enjoy all the festivities leading up to another first that is soon to come...Christmas!

"It's Complicated"

Maggie is currently experiencing her first love/hate relationship. With whom, you might ask? The bright green turtle featured on her new swing.

We purchased Maggie a swing last week, hoping it would help calm her down during her fussy period every evening. The swing is cute and brightly colored, with a turtle, a fish, and a whale hanging from the mobile. Maggie can enjoy peppy music at the push of a button, or, with the push of another button, she can listen to a relaxing tune. She can also opt for nature sounds. Maggie seems to enjoy all of this, but she is still not quite sure about that turtle.

Half the time, she stares at her turtle friend with a smile on her face, arms waving excitedly. The other half of the time, she screams bloody murder, her eyes locked on the turtle. The poor girl looks scared to death. I'm not sure why the turtle elicits such varied responses, but one thing is for sure: he is not going unnoticed.