Little Elise - Seven Weeks
Ok, so I’ve pretty much decided that we have the squirmiest baby known to man! Trying to put on her diaper has become a real struggle. In fact, just holding her still is a struggle. She squirms all over place and is very strong! She loves to test her limits and push off my body with her legs. There have been quite a few occasions where I’ve had to quickly grab her so she didn't springboard off of me. I have been giving Elise more play mat activity time so she is able to get her energy out. When I put her on the play mat, she kicks out her legs and feet like she is peddling a 10 speed! She is so vivacious and spirited. It is an absolute joy to watch so much liveliness emanating from such a tiny little body!
She is getting cuter by the day, but she still has her endearing little awkward moments. I went to take a video of her, as she was looking so precious and cute, and all of a sudden her eyes went cross, her mouth went sideways, she let out the biggest yawn and then gave her signature yell. Clint and I couldn’t stop laughing.
Parents are always quick to divulge all their cute baby stories, but you rarely ever hear the awkward truth about newborns until you experience it firsthand as a parent. Babies are the funniest little beings. Sometimes when Elise poops, she goes cross eyed and balls her hands into fists ready to let loose. She burps and farts like a sailor. What’s even funnier is that mom and dad are now proud and praise her each time she gets out a fart or burp. I mean, we have to be for our own personal sanity, because if she isn’t able to get them out, she will be screaming and crying until she does.
One very cute thing Elise has started this week, is experimenting with her little voice box. Now when she smiles she lets out a coo every so often. It is so thrilling to hear her little voice emerge. Right now she makes sounds only occasionally, but each time she does it makes me so excited to hear more. I love her tiny little voice and sweet noises.
We also got little Elise together with her cousin Tyler (who is just over a year and half). It was the cutest sight ever! Elise made the funniest little face, as she was a bit unsure about all the new people. It was absolutely priceless. She raised her eyebrows, widened her eyes, and dropped her mouth wide with a look of pure uncertainty. After a while, she finally mellowed out and we took a few photos. Tyler was so sweet and gentle with her. He got excited each time she made a noise. We look forward to watching them both grow up together!
Little Cousins - Elise and Tyler!
Her unsure expression!
Warming up
Finally a smile!
