Vivi: Ten Weeks

Vivienne's hair is taking on a reddish hue.  Her eyebrows are red, and in the sun, her whole head looks red.  Other times it still looks completely brown.  I don't think she'll be a full-blown redhead like her sister, but she might end up with a darker auburn.  We'll see.  Can't keep that ginger gene at bay in this family. 

She's been a tad fussy again this week.  Her tummy is bothering her again, (lots of spit up) and she has a stuffy nose, which makes it difficult for her to stay comfortable.  Poor kiddo.  

She sleeps well at night, and she's up for much longer stretches during the day.  She insists on sitting up most of the time.  She gazes in wonder at her big sister skipping around.  She loves to talk.  

This is a funny stage for infants.  She's no longer a newborn who does nothing but sleep, but she's still too young to play for very long. I find that I rotate her through different "stations" during the day.  Okay, let's lay on your mat.  Now let's talk on the couch.  Okay, here's your swing.  Now let's bounce.  Repeat.  

Vivi's also a bit of a drama queen.  She lets everyone know when she's not happy.  She put the entire supermarket on high alert last week.  She was so mad being stuck in her seat.  And if she's sad, her cry sounds like a million broken hearts.  Sometimes she bursts into tears mid smile.  She's quite sensitive.  

Overall, Vivi's a delight.  Life is getting easier again.  We're falling into routines.  Love my little family!