Weekend Full of Firsts

The weather was absolutely beautiful this weekend and we definitely took advantage of it! Saturday, Waverly rode in a shopping cart for the first time. Of course, I had a cover ready to go, so my angel wouldn't get any germs! Ha Ha

Sunday, we all played in the front yard. Waverly loved pulling grass and playing with leaves. She only tried to eat them twice! We had a blast for about an hour and it was the perfect afternoon!

Finally, we went down to the playground and Waverly got to swing!! She was still a little small for the swing but she LOVED it! The breeze was blowing and she was laughing with the biggest smile on her face! What a wonderful way to spend our weekend!!

"Mama"

*NEWS FLASH* Waverly is saying "mama"!!! We have been practicing every time I change her or we are playing on the floor. I would repeat mamamamamama over and over again! I guess it worked. Whenever I turn my back to her or leave the room she says "mama"! I think she is going to be a genius! :) I can't believe my little baby is getting so big!

For Waverly's first Valentine's Day we went out to lunch with our friend, Rachel, while Stuart was at his scuba diving class. Waverly sat in the high chair at the restaurant for the first time and absolutely loved it! She was looking all around and checking everyone out as they walked by! Stuart cooked a great dinner when he got home and we had a wonderful Valentine's night just relaxing at home and being together! Today was also the last day for Waverly's eye drops. We are praying that her eye stays clear and the puffiness is gone for good.

Snow Morning

Well, the snow quickly disappeared today! Waverly, Banks, & I were out there about 7:30 a.m. to take a few more pictures before the snow was totally gone. Banks was very frisky and was having a blast trying to eat the snow. Waverly has become very fascinated with her dog lately and just laughs when Banks comes near her! It is so cute! I am so glad she has such a sweet playmate as she continues to grow. Trying to get a picture of the two of them was another story! Waverly was looking at Banks and Banks was looking at the kids across the street. Anyway, here are a couple that I was able to get this morning.

Snow!!!

Waverly was able to see her first snow tonight!!!!! It started snowing about 7:00 pm and Waverly was just getting ready for her bath. We quickly decided to bundle up so we could go outside! We stayed outside for about 45 minutes and the snow began to fall even harder. Waverly loved it and kept looking up towards the sky! We took several pictures and she was so happy! As soon as we came inside and got warm she fell right asleep! Meanwhile, Stuart was at his class getting his scuba certification. We will get up early in the morning so Stuart can his little snow bunny in action.

Eye Update

Waverly's eye is doing a million times better! The drops are really helping and she still has another week to go. Her eye is so clear, no drainage, and it is not yucky when she wakes up. I am praying that the drops do the trick! I am worried that once we stop the drops the drainage and puffiness will return. Waverly is very smart and when she sees the drops coming she wiggles so she can try to get away. Stuart & I have a system that is working pretty well. He holds the toy above her head so she has to look up and she doesn't even see me coming with the sneak attack drop! Ha Ha! She is doing so well and is sitting up almost entirely by herself without leaning back or towards one side at all!! Waverly is such a strong girl!

Sitting Up

Waverly is sitting up so well on her own. She sits and plays with her toys for a good 5-10 minutes before she gets tired and starts to lean back or to one side. I am so proud of her for being so strong but it just reminds me that she is growing everyday. I wish I could just freeze her like she is right now forever! Yes, I would change diapers and breastfeed her forever if it meant she would stay as perfect as she is right now! Everyday, Stuart & I just look at her and tell each other how lucky we are to have her. Waverly is definitely the best of both of us put together to make this perfect little person. If you can't tell I am feeling a little sappy today and I just want to cherish every second I have with my precious baby.

Ophthalmologist visit

Today was Waverly's appointment with the pediatric ophthalmologist. Dr. Devaro dilated her eyes and said her vision is great and her eyes are perfect. His only concern was her left eye and her eyelid being droopy due to the puffiness and swelling from her blocked tear duct. He said that if left untreated her eyelid covering part of her cornea could cause the cornea to be misshaped and would result in an astigmatism. She would have to wear glasses to correct the astigmatism. Dr. Devaro prescribed Waverly steroid drops for 2 weeks to help with the puffiness and swelling and hopes that it will allow the duct to clear out and drain properly. Waverly will be seen again in 3 months and if her eye is not clear at 9 months Dr. Devaro wants to probe the duct to clear it out. Hopefully, her eye will clear up on its own and the probing will not be necessary. Waverly was an absolute angel today and was smiling at everyone in the office. She was so good through everything and only let out a small cry when the dilating drops were put in! She is such a sweet and happy baby! We will keep updates coming.

Swimming lessons

Waverly is all registered for her swimming lessons in March. The class is called Starbabies and is designed to get babies used to the water. She loves the water in her bathtub, so I am sure she is going to be a little fish! Waverly's buddy, Hadley, is going to be there with us and so is Dylan! Mommy is not looking forward to being in a bathing suit, but I will manage. Ha Ha

Tomorrow is Waverly's appointment with the pediatric ophthalmologist. I am sure everything will go just fine and I am anxious to get her little eye cleared up. I will post an update tomorrow and what the doctor said.