Super Baby

Margot cleverly moved her bib around so that it looks more like she's wearing a cape. I guess her drool catcher was getting in the way of playing with her toys!

Super Margot to the rescue!

Packing On The O-Zs

Margot is a really good eater. You might say it's her specialty, (along with being a really good laugher, and sleeper). Life is good as Margot McDonald. Over the past few months, it's been kind of mind-blowing to see how much she's grown. Here she is at her big debut, December 16th 2011 7lbs 3.9oz

Her 2 month appointment, mid-February. 10lbs 11oz

Her 4 month appointment, April 23rd. 14lbs .6oz

Hello cutie pie!

US Postal What?!

On Saturday morning, I announced I was heading to the post office to mail a package and send out some letters. When Margot heard this she DEMANDED that I bring her along so she could see first-hand part of the reason why her daddy must leave her every morning. She put on her polka dots and we were off.

I jogged and she snoozed the whole way there. When we arrived, baby girl opened her eyes to the oohs and aahs of the sweet ladies behind the desk. Margot decided that the Postal Service is alright and that her daddy can continue to go to work (and fight the good fight!) everyday.

On the way home, she chewed on a book of bonsai stamps. I think it was her way of saying she supports 6 day delivery, don't you?

Rosebush

Just over a year ago, we planted a rosebush in memory of a loved one who had passed. We planted it right near the front door, beneath the wind chime.

Despite plenty of sunshine and lots of rain last year, the roses never bloomed. I thought we must have bought a dud and contemplated digging up the bush and replacing it with something else. All we had were lots of green leaves; no flowers.

This spring has brought new life to our little rosebush. As you can see, its pink flowers are finally blooming. I'm not sure what the lesson is here, but it feels like there's some sort of message. These delicate flowers just needed some time to figure things out before they would bloom. I'm glad I waited.

Chase is Two!

Over the weekend, we celebrated our friends Helen and Stephen's son Chase's second birthday. This little guy is growing up so fast. I still remember our visit to Sibley to see Helen and Steve when Chase was born. They were prepared, organized, and barely showed the exhuastion that most new parents can't hide. These two make a great team, especially as parents.

Stephen and Helen are expecting #2 any day. We can't wait to meet their newest addition! The party was at the Little Gym in Potomac and Chase and all his pals had a great time.

Liz and Emma joined in on the fun, too.

Though Margot was too little to play with the other kids, she had fun watching the excitement and cuddling on her daddy's lap.

Sweet Little Face

I love this pic. That little face just melts my heart.

Teething?

Margot and her buddy Sophie the giraffe have been spending a lot of quality time together lately. Are we at the beginning of teething? And look at those cheeks!