Nine Weeks Old

Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz.
Length: 20.5"

Well our big girl is getting even bigger!!! Ella weighed in at 7 pounds 6 ounces yesterday at her two month appointment! That means she gained 9 ounces in the past 7 days - way to go Ella!

Little by little we have been getting out more and more. In fact our pediatrician gave us the go ahead yesterday to start bringing Ella around children as long as they are not symptomatic. She said they can play with her feet but should not be giving her kisses or around her face at this point. And of course, as with anyone who is close to her (or really any infant) hands need to be washed, washed, washed!!!

Last week Todd put out his first 'Red Alert' call to me while I was at my principal's retirement party. It began with a text that read "Ella is a beast" which apparently translated to Ella hadn't stopped crying since I had left. After panicking that Ella was getting sick and rushing home - all it turned out to be was that Ella was hungry. We now know that Ella basically only cries if she is hungry (which is a blood curdling cry) or wants to be picked up.



Todd and I also got out to play our first round of golf on Friday. Aunt Kim came over to watch Ella while Todd and I went golfing with Todd's dad and brother at the Buffalo Tournament Club. Todd had a fantastic game of golf! I had fun too!


We then ventured out to Niagara Hartland Campground in Royalton Hartland on Saturday to visit our friends Joe and Chris who have parked their fifth wheel there for the summer. It was our first mini trip away from home and we learned that Ella needs to be on a full stomach if she is going to be happy while travelling in the car.



Yesterday (Monday) Ella met Great Grumpa for the first time. He got a kick out of holding his first great grandchild. Just wait until the twins come into town (July 8 -18th)!!!


Today I was able to get into school to say goodbye to my kindergarten class as it was the official last day of school. Other than the kiddos, I absolutely don't miss school at this time of the year - doing report cards, packing up the classroom, end of the year paperwork - nope, don't miss it at all. I also officially submitted my letter requesting to take at least the first half of next year off to stay home with Ella. I can't wait!!!

And the most exciting news to come in today...my step-nephew, Braiden, came home after 10 days in the NICU. Brian and Barb are, of course, thrilled to be able to finally bring him home (we definitely know that feeling)!!! We are excited that Ella has another cousin to play and grow up with!


In the meantime, I've rearranged Ella's pictures since we are building up quite a collection. You'll still find them to the upper left but now they are sorted by month. I try to add new ones each week so keep checking in.