The Stofle Family: February 2009

February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day/Hayden's 3 Month Birthday!!!

Hayden is 3 months old today!

She is just the happiest, most fun baby I could ask for! Her personality is developing so much every day...her smiles get bigger, her actions get more intentional, and she is getting so much bigger and stronger! We love our little Hayden Jo so much...and are SO happy her 3 month birthday falls on Valentine's Day! This year, we decided that we didn't want to go out to dinner or anything special for Valentine's Day...we just want to spend time with Hayden.

Happy 3 months and Happy 1st Valentine's Day little girl!

Back to work I went...

Well...

This was my first week back to work. It seemed to go okay. I drop Hayden off at my neighbor Lori's house at about 6:30 am, and then head off to work. Josh has been getting home around 1:30-2:30 and I get home around 3:30...so at least she isn't there for too long. I'd say the most difficult thing is the look on Hayden's face when I hand her off to Lori in the morning. It's that look of..."Mommy...Where are you going???" I hate that part. But, it is very rewarding to come home and look in her face and say "Hi Baby Girl!" and I get a HUGE smile! I love that part. I cried every day I left her...most days at school...especially when people asked me about her. Oh well, it was a 4 day week, which was nice. This next week is a 4 day week as well. It's a good transition for me I think.

Anyway, here are some updated pictures from this past week. Enjoy!

I just got brave enough to pull out the Bumbo seat...she actually likes it!

She is now holding onto things, like her Lamby (as seen above)...and CHEWS on them!

Daddy and Hayden during story time. He's reading one of MY favorite books. SkippyJon Jones!

Look guys...I'm a big girl! I can hold my head up REALLY high!

One of my favorites...such an attitude look!

February 6, 2009

Another milestone for Hayden!

Yesterday, Hayden decided to FINALLY roll over from her belly to her back again! About 2 weeks ago, she randomly rolled over, but I wasn't able to get it on camera. Well, yesterday, while she was having some tummy time, I was smart enough to get the camera out and was able to take pictures and video her rolling over for me twice! I really wanted to post the video of her rolling over, but I can't figure out how to do it. Maybe if I can get Josh to show me how, I'll post it later! So, to tide you over, here are some pictures!

Happy little girl playing on the floor!

Bruin was overseeing playtime...

Hayden JUST about to roll over!

After I put her back on her belly...she was VERY proud of herself!

Look at how well she holds her head up!

February 2, 2009

The weekend...

Well, we had a somewhat busy weekend...

Saturday, Josh's cousin Katy and her friend Ashley came to meet Hayden. She absolutely loved her! Then, my mom came over to spend the night...we watched some crappy TV, ate Zito's Pizza (YUMMY!!!), and played with Hayden!

Sunday, Mom and I went and got Coffee Bean, spent too much $$$ at Target, then came home to watch The Super Bowl and eat wings! We were all quite happy that the Steelers won!

Needless to say, I also spent the day thinking about the fact that at this time next week, I will be going back to work. This is a very depressing and heartbreaking thought for me. I know there is just no way possible that we could afford me staying home, but I can't help feeling really sad. I have a horrible fear of missing all of her "firsts," coming home and Hayden not wanting to come to me, and simply not being the one to raise my daughter. Hopefully some day I will be able to stay home with at least one of our kids...

Anyway, here are some pictures from this weekend:

Katy, Hayden, Josh, and me