Sitting High

Even though we don't plan to start Lina on solids for another few weeks, we thought we would start getting her used to the high chair. She hasn't been thrilled with it just yet and either tries to scoot out of it or fusses, but hopefully she will begin to enjoy it. She did have some fun with Sofie though last week...but not for too long!! 

Milestone :: Rolling Belly to Back

Today, Evelina surprised me by rolling belly to back for the first time. Yay!!  I was convinced that she would actually roll back to belly first since she's been so close for over a month, but either way, I am very proud of the little string bean. AND, very happy that she decided to achieve the milestone on my day off!!  What could be better?   

PS: I think it may be time to retire the bodysuit she's wearing; she's a little young to be flashing cleave. 

Christmas is a Comin'

Christmas is just around the corner and will be here before we know it.  I am already overwhelmed with the thought of Christmas shopping.  I am hoping I can do a lot of online shopping this year but there are always things that require a trip to the crazy mall.  Hopefully having Friday's off will help me avoid the Rt. 9 parking lot traffic on route to the Natick Collection.  Here are a few things that I hope Santa brings this year:  

Beaba Babycook Baby Food Maker - I plan to make as much of Lina's baby food as I can find time for so I think this will be useful (since you can steam veggies right in it and then puree), in addition to the immersion blender we already have.  Hopefully I will be able to freeze a bunch so these are a must (any color will do).   

Cooking for Baby - I'm not very creative when it comes to recipes and don't like just making them up on the fly so this should help with my baby food making initiative.

Child of Mine - Feeding with Love and Good Sense 

Splat Mat - I have a feeling this will come in handy once the introduction to solids begins in a month or so.  Plus, it is super cute.  

Embroidered Tote Bag - Red, Small, Regular for EMC 

Macro Lens and Tripod

Slippers - Size 9, Deep Violet 

A new wardrobe ala Anthropologie -  I am in a dilemma, my pants are too big in the tush and hip area but fit in the waist (although sometimes too lose) so if I go down a size, they would be too small.  This leads me to...

Time to work out (I think Chris has this on his wish list too)

A personal chef

A trip to Italy- Rome, Venice, and Florence will do.

Violet Cuteness of the Week

Every evening during dinner time, Violet spies on Chris and I as we dine at the breakfast bar.  She is just waiting for the moment we finish up so that she can be fed her dinner.  She is definitely smarter than we give her credit for, and very well behaved I might add (ha!) ;-)