20 months!

Carrie Ella is 20 months! Amazing! Before we know it we'll be counting in years and this month thing will be behind us.

Mommy decided it was time to try out a new hairstyle. I've got a ways to go to perfect it but its growing on me. Once her hair gets a little longer it will be better. 

In other news, CE took her Mommy attachment to another level the last few days.  She's wanting me to hold her all the time. If I'm near her she has to be touching, leaning on or in my lap. She's been sad and crying for me during the days with Michelle. Lately she's been waking in the middle of the night. Usually all it takes is a sip of water and a quick snuggle and she goes back down. Last night after 3 attempts I finally just brought her into our bed, a rare occurrnce. Whenever I put her down she kept saying "hold you" "hug you." Once in our bed,  she fell asleep no problem. 

Not sure if its the age, teething again or a ripple affect from my nights away for Ragnar, but one things for certain, she sure can't get enough of her Mama. 

Bainbridge Island

CE and I took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island this afternoon. The last time we did that she was just about the size of a pea in my belly! 

Had a early dinner at the Rooster Cafe, then went to the playground and headed back to the ferry. 

We're both exhausted but had fun!

Panda love.

Love this little girl so much. 

Big girl

Driving her Mama

Summer fun

After Mon/Tues in daycare, CE woke up with a head cold on Thursday. Germs move fast! She woke up at 12:30 AM and it felt like we were up as much as we slept from then to 8:30. I finally brought her into bed with us around 4:00. We had a party at our house on the afternoon of the 4th which was tough because she's so shy and she felt awful. She wouldn't let me put her down and gave everyone her stink eye. Once everyone but Bill and Lisa left she relaxed and had some fun. 

Wearing Madi's old dress. Been hanging in the closet for a long time. I didn't bother with her hair so its nice and fro'd.

Corn hole fun in the driveway.

Daddy coming to wipe her snotty nose. Icky icky!

Hot dog bun.

Brunch at 5 Spot this morning. Starting to feel better already...

Survived

Carrie Ella (and her Mommy) survived daycare. 

Monday we took the bus downtown to the Bright Horizon's on West 8th. She loves the bus! Off to a good start....

Plan was to not prolong drop off. When we got to her room I stayed less than 5 minutes. I tried to sneak out when she was playing with some toys. Didn't fool her. Less than 10 seconds later I heard her crying for me. With tears in my eyes I forced myself onto the elevator and left. When I called to check on her a couple hours later they said she was playing and seemed fine.

Some pictures they took, notice Hoot is always in hand.

When I picked her up she saw me from across the room, smiled said "mama" then dissolved into tears. They said she had a tough morning, wouldn't eat lunch but took a long nap and was better after.

She was all smiles on the bus ride home.

 

She was pretty tired that evening and quite chatty.

I knew this mornings drop off was going to be bad as she would know what was coming. I handed her over to one of the ladies and watched her reach for me and listened to her scream as I left. Heartbreaking....

I picked her up early today since work is quiet.  No smile when she saw me, her face crumpled into a heartbreaking grimace and she cried.  She did recover quickly and had a lot to say. 

Photos from her (and Hoot's) day.

She had a short nap today so she was exhausted tonight...

With time, I know she would love daycare, but for now, we're very happy to have CE with Michelle and Charlotte each week. Can't beat the 1:2 ratio or how sweet and loving her "Chelley" is!