predictability is a good thing

She's finally on a "schedule" of sorts. This is a very good thing. In the last couple of days I've finally stopped keeping track of her feedings, naps, and diaper changes on the chart I've been keeping since day one. Whew! What a relief! I usually know when she's going to wake up, want to eat, have a dirty diaper, take her medicine.... it makes life so much easier. I've learned when is the best time to take her out, and when it's best to stay home so she can get a good nap. I know what makes her smile and what helps her go to sleep. No, nothing is in stone, and there are always exceptions to the rule, but she's becoming predictable, and life is much easier for her mommy.

Of course, they always say that once you figure it out, they start teething, and everything changes..... I'm trying not to worry about that yet. I'm enjoying the order of things at the moment!

She's "talking" more and more. By talking I mean making lots of "ah" and "oh" types of sounds. She especially likes to talk when she's having her diaper changed! Who knew changing diapers could be so much fun!? She entertains me every time by smiling and cooing up a storm. Daddy doesn't like changing her diaper, but oh, the precious moments he misses! Here's my sweet girl talking away!

We skipped the nursery this week. We went to church this morning, and I didn't want to try her in there on a Sunday morning when it would be more crowded. Plus, it was her time to sleep, so I figured she'd sleep in our arms during the service. Well, she fell asleep in the car on the way there, but woke up as soon as we got her out. She was awake through the music and started to fuss as soon as it got quiet for the announcements. I took her into the cry room, which is dark, and she fell asleep almost immediately on my shoulder. So not only did I get to hear the entire sermon this week, I got to do it while rocking in a big leather recliner with the sweetest baby in the world asleep on my shoulder. I had the best seat in the house!