Playing with Toy?

Layla began this historic day hanging out in her crib while I got dressed. This is the first time that she appears to be intentionally manipulating the toy in her crib (thanks, Aunt Christie!). It may not look convincing in the video, but she entertained herself this way for a good 20 minutes. Every day she seems so much more aware and grown-up. What happened to the little peanut we brought home in November? It's all so exciting...

Fiona and Jane

Layla had a very sleepy morning and early afternoon. This is one of the few wakeful moments she had. She looks like a big girl in her overalls.

I think she was resting so that she'd be in a good mood for her visit with....








Fiona and Jane!













Layla thought Jane spoke funny....


















until she met Fiona!


Hopefully in the next couple of years, Layla will be able to travel to London to visit Fiona. And we'll have to get to Upton (much closer!) to visit with Jane and Chris. Thanks for the visit today!

Weekend Update

A bit blurry, but it's clear who Layla's rooting for!
She's expressed satisfaction with Youk's new contract and she's hopeful that Varitek will stick around. Go Sox!










What a cutie! One of the teachers at school (thanks, Pam!) had her mother knit sweaters for all the North babies back in the fall. It finally fits and is adorable. It served Layla well when we went out in the single digit temps yesterday to go to our first Lexington play date. We met Owen and Olivia, both about 10 months old. It was fun to see what Layla will be up to in just a few short months.

Big Girl

Look at what a big girl I am, sitting in my Bumbo (thanks Nikki!)!

Technically, Layla should have a bit more neck control before hanging out in her seat, but I had to try it. She actually did quite well, and it won't be long before we're using it regularly.

Hopefully I didn't blind her with the sun in her eyes!

A Typical Day

Layla and I are having a good Tuesday hanging out.


First we bundled up and braved the snowy sidewalks to get to Walgreens and Trader Joe's (Chris has the car today). I thought it would be good to get one last walk in before the bitter cold sets in tomorrow.










Later, Layla hung out in her swing while I made a baked ziti that we'll cook for dinner later.


















Eventually Layla fell asleep while I made some yummy peanut butter treats .

We're experimenting with an "all ages" pacifier today. The newborn nuk leaves such severe marks, almost bruises, on her chubby cheeks when she really gets sucking. This new one seems a little big, but we'll see how she does.




Now we're watching Oprah together and waiting for Daddy to get home around 6. A day in the life....

Visit to the North

Layla had her first visit to Mommy's work today. You can tell from the pics that the teachers weren't at all happy to see her ;-).



Kim and Jan are saying, "I want a grandchild!"

Layla is saying, "Please don't retire!"












Really, Sally, don't you think you should wait until she's at least talking before you start explaining long division to her?!











Layla says, "Thanks, Miss Drury, for this super cute outfit!"

Thumb Frustration!

Don't you wish you could just put it in her mouth for her? She's trying sooo hard!