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Workin' the stairmaster

I know that there are much better places than an unused blog to record this, but this is probably the only time and useful place to put it that I will have. Today Jelise made her way up the stairs with only 3 or 4 saves from gravity's fall.

Today and the stairs also have another event in her life in that she made it all the way down the stairs by herself also. Though this time it was head first and the parent reactions were not nearly as good.

Life thankfully goes on.

Workin' the stairmaster

I know that there are much better places than an unused blog to record this

How does time go by so quickly?

So today was the official day that Jelise was able to roll over from her back to her stomache with no help. Several days ago she rolled over on our bed, but my big bum had tipped the even playing field a little and gravity handled the rest.
Today though, several times she rolled over with comparably little effort and a soft ease that was surprising. She is getting to be so big and such a wonderful additon to our family. Both Ben and Jared are totally in love with her and often compete for her attention. When they say her name in their version of a high pitched baby talk Jelise will usually look, smile, turn away embarassed, then blow spit bubbles. They love it and never tire of seeing her smile. She is very blessed to have such wonderful and loving brothers so early in her life. I'm happy to have a couple of mercinary spies for hire when she starts having more than just her brothers competing for her smiles.

What weigh in?

OK so after much persuasion and a little crying from my side I have been compelled to give my real weight only after a very compelling arguement saying that I have already broken the rule by giving my real age I may as well fully break it by giving my weight as well.

8 lbs 6oz
21.5 inches tall

that puts me in the 75% for both. I love being me.

Little baby girls...

I hope that the grown up or even toddler version of Jelise isn't like her unborn personality. She is wanting to come, then not wanting to. One thing that has changed fow the last couple days is that she has lined up her body and keeps giving mommy false start information. We will have to just wait and see.

2 week weigh in

Well today I am 16 days old and cuter than ever. I decided to give daddy a break today by sleeping nearly all day for his birthday. I also was VERY good at my doctor's appointment today. Jared and I got shots and I had the PKU test again. They pricked my heel and sucked so much blood out of my foot... I don't think I will be able to walk for about a year. Oh well, sacrifice now for better things in the future.

One thing of note - I am pleased to announce that I have two die-hard fans that have become my roadies! They go everywhere with me. I have even let them ride in MY car next to me. Benjamin & Jared are always giving me gifts, hugs, kisses and words of encouragemant when I feel sad. They are my best fans!