NEW PICTURES

We have new pictures of Selah up on our flickr site.  Go through the link on the right side of this page to see them!

The Usual Updates

Selah continues to grow and develop.  She is getting better about holding her head up and has even begun to recognize us as her parents!  She also appears to be recognizing voices and remembering them.  We can now usually get a smile out of her when she looks at us.  She also has begun to practice moving her arms in a more coordinated manner.  

Papa Jim was in town last Friday and stopped by for a quick visit.  He was in baby world the whole time.  There were even a few times when Jeremy asked him something or said something to him and he didn't even notice.  I think its safe to say that he is still enjoying being a g-pa.  

Jeremy was out of town on a retreat this weekend and missed his two girls a lot.  He got to talk to both of them.  In fact when the phone was held up to Selah's ear she smiled when I spoke.  

Last week she surprised us by turning over in her bed!  One moment we looked over at her and she was on her stomach, the next, she was on her back.  We think her hand was stuck under her and in her squirming and trying to get her hand out she accidently flipped herself.  

It continues to be a fun and exciting adventure watching her grow and discover new things.  We are still waiting for her to sleep through the night.  She actually did make it all the way through the night last night so we are waiting to see if it happens again tonight.  

Until next time - happy sleeping!

poops and giggles

The updates:

As we continue to adjust to parenthood, Selah continues to surprise and entertain us with new things.  As some may have heard, she was having a little trouble with her bowel movements.  This past weekend while at Kaky and Papa Jim's, we helped things along.  Since then she has been moving things just fine.  She is getting so good at it in fact, that she now has the ability to time when she goes.  She has managed to master the art of pooping while naked.  Once is a coincidence, twice is a conspiracy, three times is mastery.  Daddy's new nickname for her is slushy...get the picture?  She apparently likes her new trick because she flashes us a smile every time.  

On a cleaner, happier note, Selah has began occasionally making simple happy noises when she smiles.  Her giggles are one of the cutest things she's done so far.  Along with her giggles she has also discovered a new vocal range.  Her new happy coos are very high pitched and seem to excite her even more.  

Other news-worthy things:

She is gaining more control of her head.  It doesn't flop around as much anymore and she is able to lay it back down with control.  

She is also putting on the weight.  Over the last day or two she has gone through another growth spurt and you can really tell in her face.  She seems to be plumping up nicely.  

Food for Thought:

Isn't it funny how we get excited and even encourage gas, burps and chubbiness when we are infants but then turn them into offensive characteristics when we get older. 

One Month

Well, we went to Selah's one month check up. She is now 10 lbs, 4 oz and her length is 23 1/2 inches. She is getting so big!! Well, I guess she is still small but that seems so big compared to her pictures from the hospital!

Selah has started to make more complex sounds. She will combine two of her sounds to make one sound. It is so much fun to listen to her!! Selah also discovered the mirror! She is so fascinated by her reflection. She is so content just looking at herself...that is probably a female trait!

Last Sunday Jeremy and I had to be at all three services at church because we were getting commissioned as small group leaders...I guess we can officially lead a small group in our church now. So, I went to three services and did not hear one complete sermon. It seemed that she always got hungry right before or in the middle of the sermon! Everyone at the church was so excited to see her. It was nice to finally be able to get out and be a part of civilization. Selah did very well with the whole experience.