Happenings

Well, I must say that these past few weeks my world has changed and my life now revolves around the needs of a sweet but very demanding little girl. We have finally gotten our days and nights figured out and she has been sleeping for 5-6 hour stretches (much better than 2 hours). Allie is much more awake and alert and I am convinced I have seen her smile, but Josh says it's just her digestive system working. . .who knows? =) She is almost 5 weeks old, and is already outgrowing some of her clothes. When I took her to the Dr. last week she weighed just over 9lb. . .and gaining steadily.
Last night was the first night that Josh and I have been able to have a date since Allie came - I was so excited! We dropped the baby off at grandma's house (who is always more than willing to oblige when the need arises) and headed off to good ol' Iron Mountain. We ended up visiting and bringing dinner to a family of a girl in our youth group who has been going through a rough time, and then with limited options for places to eat we headed to Storheims - their burgers are really good (and so is the ice cream)! We had a great time just talking and spending time together. Although I must say I sure did miss our little peanut - it's the first time I left her (6 whole hours!).
I was also excited to be packing up my maternity clothes, and had so much fun getting out my normal clothes. . .(Yes I know, small thrills, but I am loving it).

Well better run - lunch time!