It's April 3rd, the sun is shining and Lily finally got her glasses. I was dreading the fight of keeping them on her. I had bribes, threats and pleas stocked up in my mommy vault. Surprisingly I have not had to utilize very many of them at all. An occasional "you can't watch Dora until you put your glasses back on", but that is about it. I was really starting to doubt myself for not getting a second opinion. I had numerous "what ifs" looping through my head. Within 48 hours we have noticed a huge difference. First clue that they are helping - she keeps them on with minimal convincing. Obviously they have opened her world. Second clue - she is now responding much more to her shows. We always thought she was smart - even a little ahead for age. But we often commented on how she didn't interact with her favorite TV characters as we thought she should. Now she is answering all of Dora's questionings, helping Diego rescue animals and shouting out answers in Super Why. It has really opened her world. (Disclaimer; She doesn't watch that much TV) I let her watch Beauty and The Beast
for the first time. She was in awe. She talked through the whole movie. It was pretty awesome to share that with her (even though it was going on 11 p.m. ) Now I have massive momma guilt for not noticing that she was pretty much blind. Her new glasses are pretty cute (confession time: I am still having a some teary moments when I see a picture of her sans glasses next to a picture of her with glasses). They really do magnify her eyes. She reminds me a little of the Jerry Maguire kid - a cuter girly version of him [shielding self from the bad mommy accusations being thrown at the screen]. I still know she is the cutest, prettiest, smartest, funniest most special little girl in the entire world!! 
As usual time is flying by. If life had a pause button I would surely use it. Daisy is 7 months old already. I seriously don't know where those seven months went. I don't feel (and I know I haven't) spent the amount of time with her that Lily got. I have constant fear and guilt that she is neglected. But then I remind myself that she happy and smart so I must be doing something right. Heck, we made seven months right :) . She got her second tooth very shortly after her first popped through and I can see number three pushing up on her poor gums. This has been a learning curve for me. Lily was shy of 11 months when she got her first tooth. Lily weaned within days of getting her first tooth. Daisy really likes her boob milk (see previous post). She likes it even more when teething. At the risk of too much info -- my nipple is so freaking sore. Between her testing those new chompers out and wanting to nurse some nights every hour *OUCH*. But it's all worth it when I see that adorable face.
Modest Moment: Frick we make cute kids.
On Friday we registered Lily for play school!! *tear* . We went to the open house and she LOVED it there. Had no issues when we left her alone for a few minutes to fill out paper work. Talked up the teachers even came out holding hands with the one when she had to use the bathroom. Another bittersweet moment in my short mommy life. I was so happy and proud of her. It warmed my heart to listen to her talk about school and how excited she is to be going. I was also a little sad to see her looking so grown up and independent. I haven't been away from her much and she leaves my side so easily.
Tomorrow I promise to get back to the Muffin Tin Meals. I have been doing them nut my creativity has been slack.
Tomorrow I promise to get back to the Muffin Tin Meals. I have been doing them nut my creativity has been slack.
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Countdown Days:
48 days until Seasonal Camping
75 days until Rider Season /=S=/
It's all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.
Philip Green
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