6 Weeks

Madeline is six weeks old today.  Time is going by so fast.  Before I know it, there will be snow on the ground, and I will be heading back to work.  I need to keep reminding myself to appreciate every moment I have with her now because it will be very sad for Momma when I'm not with her during the day anymore.  Luckily, we found a daycare we trust.  Best part?  We don't have to keep her enrolled full-time during the summer when we're not working.  One less thing to worry about.  


Madeline is getting so big.  Her little cheeks are so, so chubby.  I remember when I could wrap my entire hand around her head.  Not any more.  

Zoned-Out Maddie

She's continuing to smile.  She's continuing to be more awake and alert throughout the day.  She's rolled over from her belly to her back several more times, and her neck is getting stronger.  Eric was carrying her around the living room last night, and she had her head way up off his shoulder as she looked around the room curiously for several minutes.  

Curious Maddie

She likes watching and listening to her rattle.  She started refusing to take her pacifier, but she really enjoys sucking on Momma's knuckles when she gets riled up.  Her hair is redder than ever, but she's kinda rocking a mullet.  It's really long and thick in the back, and she's basically bald in the front.  

Happy Maddie

Unfortunately, her sad mood has continued, and even gotten worse.  Almost every night she has a huge crying fit.  Last night she screamed her head off from 5:30 to around 10 pm.  Eric the wonder daddy tried everything in his bag of tricks to quiet her, but nothing worked.  

Unhappy Maddie

On the bright side, she tuckered herself out so much from crying that she slept like a champ during the night.  She slept for a record breaking six hours straight.  Then, after she ate, she slept for another four hours.  At least she has her crying fits in the late afternoon to early evenings so we can get some sleep.  Although on Saturday night it lasted until 3 am, so maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.  

Aww, cute baby toes!

 I just try to focus on the fact that the crying won't last forever.  Hopefully relief is around the corner.  We love you Maddie Bear, please be happy for Momma and Daddy.