Spring Break is finally here! I have so looked forward to spending time with my little sweet pea, and just enjoying having a slightly more lax schedule for a couple of weeks. This week is also significant because not only am I off, but my hubby is off for a week as well! This is first time we’ve been able to enjoy time off (without me in recovery from labor) together, and it has been so nice to just hang around and take in life. Monday we celebrated a family birthday at Victoria Gardens, and I had ample opportunity to practice my “resist the temptation to shop” skills, although I couldn’t pass up a pink sun hat for Ellie. It was a beautiful, sunny day and her little head was at risk for sunburn (that’s my justification anyway)
Also this week, Ellianah is now 3 months old! I cannot believe how fast the time really does fly! She just started learning to roll over, and she talks (coos) and sings like you wouldn’t believe! Poor Jon is doomed to be surrounded by women who like to gab. ☺ It’s so fun to watch her really come into her own little personality. She is also teething like crazy and is learning how to clasp toys in her hands. She was 11lbs 1oz at her 2 month check-up, and topped the charts at 24.5” in height. She has been wearing 3-6 month clothing, and even wears a few 6-9 month clothes because of her height. She’s destined for basketball for sure-which makes her Daddy proud. She can also stand up when we hold her hands-she’s really strong and wants to talk and walk as soon as possible. Of course, I would prefer she take her time getting to walking part so I can snuggle her a little longer! She has also started throwing cute little baby tantrums-I’m sure those tantrums won’t be “cute” for long-but for now, it’s funny to see her little pouty face.
I am so excited to celebrate the extra hour of sunlight by learning some new recipes, scrapbooking, planting fresh flowers, and going on walks with Ellie in the warm sun. What a gift to have a few days to play and enjoy moments with friends, family and a great big God! It’s this time of year that reminds me of God’s grace and mercy in my life. A season of rebirth, growth and renewal-a chance to start fresh and take stock in that God’s provision, and all that he’s carried us through in the past year. The warmth of summer is just around the corner, and the delights of springtime are calling.
P.S.-I have FINALLY completed the baby announcement for Ellie
