Singing, Swings and Smiles

Evelyn has really begun to show us her likes and dislikes and aspects of her personality.  She LOVES her swing.  She likes to be in motion all the time.  She likes it when I sit on the edge of the bed, hold her and bounce.  She likes to stare at the mobile over her crib and she is starting to find the ceiling fan fascinating.  She prefers to be held with her head on your shoulder rather than being cradled.  She loves taking walks in her stroller.  She loves the sound of the vacuum cleaner (I've actually turned it on when she won't stop crying and it calms her down right away).  She likes to be swaddled, but hates it if her arms are confined.  She's discovered her fingers and hands and loves to chew on them.  She loves music and when we sing to her.  Right now her favorite songs are "Tomorrow", "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and "You Are My Sunshine".  She loves taking a bath, but hates being cold when the bath is over.  She loves snuggling, especially at 2:00 in the morning.  She loves getting kisses (at least I hope she does because I give her bunches and bunches every day!).  She loves being told that she is a "pretty baby" and "a little sweet pea" and has started giving us a little smile when we talk to her.  She likes sticking out her tongue.  She likes her pacifier, but not all the time.  And if you try and give her pacifier to her when she doesn't want it, she will get MAD.  Pat and I have known since the day Evie was born that she has quite a temper.  She can go from calm to screamin' demon in about two seconds flat.  She's a sensitive baby who can be a little (or a lot) fussy at times.  Don't get me wrong.  For the most part, she a very good baby, but there are moments when it can be challenge to figure out just what she needs to make her happy.  It has been a learning experience for us.  I'm looking forward to learning even more about Evelyn's personality as she gets older.  It's amazing for us to see this little being that we created show us who she is.

Mama's little snuggle bug

Crosby and Evie checking each other out

My swing has everything I like - constant movement, a mobile and music!

Going for another walk with Mama on a chilly day (my hat and blanket were made for me by Grandma Rita)

I love taking a bath!

Sticking out my tongue

Hanging out on my playmat with my bro Crosby

I like my boppy!

Giving Mama and Daddy a little smile