Seven weeks.
• Your smiles are just awesome. This photo above is so very you. Huge, big smiles that sometimes take my breath away.
• Your favorite location right now seems to be the changing table. You just discovered the mobile hanging above it this week and have been captivated by the orange, red, and white circles. Going to the changing table can change you from grumpy and crying to seriously happy in an instant (it seems to be a literal "change" table).
• You sleep best all wrapped up. The pacifier is your friend.
• You are tolerating Simon's "snuggles" (as seen above) and definitely notice when he is around and recognize his voice. He loves you so much. If I meet him at the door when he gets home from school without you in my arms the first thing he says is "where is my sister?"
• You are a mini-napper during the day, but sleep great during the night (can't tell you how much of a blessing this really is - after having a challenging sleeper in the past I almost don't know what to do with a good sleeper).
• You have started having great little "conversations" with me where you are working on different sounds and verbalizations. These connected moments, when you are finding your own voice, are definitely some of my favorite times throughout the day.
We love you Anna and are so glad you are a part of our family.
Can't believe how fast she is growing. It's really easy to forget. thanks for the beautiful reminder.
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so cool ali. love these posts the most.
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So, so sweet, and she seems to look just like you!
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Oh, that little girl is absolutely edible!!! What a beautiful, amazing smile! Love the pic of Simon and Anna...just too precious!
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oh, Ali-
What a sweet baby! :) I could just love her to bits! :) I love the pics of Anna and Simon too and the little story of how he wants to know where hsi sister is if you aren't holding her when he gets home! :) What a BEAUTIFUL relationship! :)
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Ahhh, so sweet. Love the smile pic but especially the siblings together. So wonderful.
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Wow Ali- She has a gorgeous huge smile.
Enjoy every minute. My baby (who was a surprise 6 years post my two) is now 2+ years old. Running and talking. IT goes by so fast!
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Such a breathtakingly adorable smile!
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Those cheeks!!! SO cute!
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She's getting so big! I love that top smiley photo of her. What a cutie pie :)
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I love the first picture. Just precious!
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What a smile!! Anna ALMOST makes me want to have another one (shh... don't tell my husband or he'll be all over that). ;)
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she is precious! looks so MUCH OLDER than she is!!!! does she have a dimple or two?! CUTE CUTE BABY GIRL!!!
tara
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I was having a rough day and then Anna's smile just brought the first and biggest rush of joy over me. What a beautiful precious little babe!!!
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Her smile is beautiful! So much joy on her face. Thanks for sharing! =)
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OMG, she looks just like Simon!!!! Such a beautiful girl!!!
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Hi Ali
I wondered if you have heard any stories about children with autism being challenging sleepers as a baby and toddler? My 8 year old has just been diagnosed with high functioning autism and he was definitely my most challenging sleeper. At a recent parent conference for autism, I attended, all the parents said their child with autism were difficult sleepers. My 4 month old seems to be a bit like Anna, small mini cat naps in the day and bigger sleeps at night.
Have fun enjoying your family.
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her looks just like her beautiful momma. :)
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oh what a sweetheart ^_^
gretchen is TEN whole weeks today - and I see what you mean about the change table. she LOVEEEEES her mobiles!
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Ok, I think she looks like your mom! Has anyone else said that?
Great pictures...and it is so different with number 2! Thanks for sharing the pics!
Kris
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Ali, what a precious gem you have, Anna is gorgeous and looks the image of you. What a wonderful family you all make. I love watching her and simon grow. Enjoy them both, I have two boys and they have grown to 12 and 10 in the blink of an eye!!
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ali,
anna is just beautiful... that smile shares so much personality. what a blessing she truly is to your family. thanks for sharing her & simon with all of us.... happy easter!! (and thanks for the giveaway!!! woo hoo!!)
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Oh Ali, she is just gorgeous. That smiley photo put a big smile on my face too. So glad she's a good sleeper....I too know what it's like to have a good sleeper 2nd after No.1 was the opposite...it's such a blessing. Happy Easter to you all!
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She looks so much like you Ali!!! Her eyes are just adorable!
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She looks just like you:) I had a terrible sleeper (he is fixing to turn 15) and he is an only child. Does that tell you anything? Enjoy that she is a good night sleeper. It makes ALL the difference.
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