This is a nutshell...
My life in a nutshell consists of taking care of this adorable little girl!
Tomorrow Makayla turns 8 weeks old, so I thought I would post some of the things our cute little 8 week old does.
First of all this...
Makayla sleeps... A lot! At about 4 weeks old, she started sleeping through the night... Yippie! Occasionally she gets up at midnight, but that is usually only once a week. Makayla goes to bed anywhere between 8 and 10 pm. At 5 am I usually end up waking her up to eat (selfish on my part, but I need relief) :) Tyler is usually getting up around that time, so I put her in bed with me and she falls asleep while I watch the news. Makayla gets up around 8 ish and I get her dressed and we play (well, really she just stares at the toys, but it's playing in my mind). Then about 11 she eats again and goes down for a nap. This is usually when I get things done, but usually its when I facebook and blogstalk. The rest of the day is spent either eating or sleeping.
The other day we ventured to the store. When we got back Makayla was asleep in her car seat and I didn't want to risk waking her up, so I let her sleep in there for a while. About an hour later I heard her fussing and went over to check on her and this is how I found her:
Instead of being a good mom and fixing her bow right away, I took the time to find my camera and take a picture.
The other thing Makayla does really well... eat. She is getting cute little fat rolls all over! I just love her double chin and chubby cheeks
Recently Makayla has started to smile when we talk to her. I know I already posted this picture, but I love her smile and chubby face!
Makayla loves her swing now! We will put her in her swing and either turn on the piano or the t.v. She loves it! She's probably too young for t.v., but it keeps her mezmorized for awhile, and besides, a little Dr. Phil or Teen Mom 2 never hurt anyone! She's probably learning some valuable life lessons as Dr. Phil would say.
We went up to the big city a few weeks ago and visited the family. This is Makayla with her cousins Carson and Colton.
And with her cousins Hannah, Maddie, and Sadie.
She also got to see her cousins Gage and Brayden, but I forgot to get pictures.
Tyler's family came down for a weekend and we had fun going to the park and playing games. This isn't the best picture, but it was pretty hard getting 3 kids to look at the camera at the same time.
Other than that, we spend our days doing the usual day to day things. Some days I get a little bored, but I sure do love taking care of our little girl!










so fun! I loved the 4 generation shot:) Hopefully the dogs left her alone!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, I love it! Your blog is darling! Makayla is so adorable! I love the pic of her with the shamrock headband! I miss that age when they are still so little and snuggly! :)
ReplyDeleteI didnt know you were a 7th grade teacher! That is so awesome!
Awww, she looks SOOO tiny next to all of her cousins ~ how cute! Hopefully she will not be graduating from high school before I get to meet her...
ReplyDeleteme and the girls are going to have to find a day when we can make a little trip to Richfield! her pictures are so cute, but we really need to see her in person! be sure to call next time you come up! Halene
ReplyDeleteShe is so darling Kristen! Babies are so fun! You are such a cute little mom!
ReplyDeleteShe's growing so fast and so sweet. I love her bow in her face, I would get the camera first too. Glad you are enjoying taking care of her.
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