Life these days

Here's a few pics of the last few weeks.  Leena is getting more alert and is awake for longer periods of time so it's been fun to interact with her.  She started smiling (YAY!) and cooing some.  She is tracking objects and making eye contact too.  This for sure makes our days more fun!  Although, I still have conversations with her and Ryman throughout the day which are probably the result of being without adult interaction for extended periods of time - but at least she now seems to be listening to me!  :)

She has also successfully slept through outings to Ugly Mugs (our local coffee shop), several restaurants, and one grocery store trip.  What can I say - getting out of the house with a baby for any extended period of time now feels like a victory!  

And, the best news of all...she sleeps for SEVEN HOUR STRETCHES at night.  I am one who needs her sleep and needs some form of predictability, so this little routine at night is heaven.  Here's to hoping it will last!

And now for the cuteness:

Sitting up (sort of) in her monkey outfit that Catherine made for her.  I believe she lopped over soon after this was taken, but she's getting there!

That precious and coveted smile!  I make a fool of myself to get that out of her...

Hanging with Ryman on her play-mat

Practicing neck strength in her bumbo seat (who comes up with these names?)

Showing some East Nasty love (this was a gift I gave Mark for Christmas - and it finally fits her!)

Nothing is cuter than a sleeping baby... 

In other news - Leighanne and I decided to run the Nashville Music City Half Marathon this weekend.  Sure, I'm 7 weeks postpartum. Sure, she's going to be post-call.  Sure, we didn't really train and are both health care professionals that should know better.  But, we will be out there in all our sweaty, out of shape glory this Saturday morning!  What can I say, my stubbornness has gotten the best of me.