1 year

I have done a very poor job of keeping up with these posts, and unfortunately, don't see me continuing to do so.  Everyone I know that was following this post is also a Facebook friend of mine, which is, as you know, where I update about Finley.  So, goodbye blog ... more time with my daughter instead. 

8 months old

Finley is healthy again, and hopefully going to stay that way for a while!  I know it's hard for her to not get sick with Brian & I both in 3 schools between the 2 of us.  We're carrying all sorts of nasty germs.  Thankfully we have a nebulizer for her and I suppose will be traveling with it from now on for "just in case" purposes.  Hopefully this all wears out while she's young & she builds an immunity system tough as nails!  She did get her 2nd round of flu shots on Friday and was the best little champ ever!!!  They were holding her down and Brian was all nervous, but my girl didn't flinch for a second!  The nurse couldn't believe she didn't even blink ... but then again, when does she blink?  Haha!  I tell her with eyes that beautiful, she shouldn't blink - they're gorgeous! 

She's attempting crawling, but with little success.  She's getting around, but could do better if she could get into a sitting position from laying down.  No pushing from me, I am quite content with her non-mobile!  This house is not quite baby-proofed enough for her, I fear and I am looking forward to her growing up anymore.  Speaking of growing up, she'll be 1 year old June 13 and we're planning a party June 9 (around 11, probably) for anyone who thinks they can make it.  Apparently June is a bad month for parties for a lot of people, but it was the best time in the world for us, so we will do as we can and hope to see as many people that can make it as possible. 

7 month update

So, work has greatly picked up and continues trying to take me away from Finley more and more.  It's exhausting trying to keep up with everything (cooking, laundry, cleaning, school, Finley, Brian, myself, etc.) Therefore, this blog has been the thing to suffer.  Funny how I didn't think anyone read this and I've had a few comments about it lately.  I'm not promising anything, but thought I would post a quick post while watching the FL primary and grading papers. 

* Finley has her 2 bottom teeth in and is working on her top 2 teeth currently. 
* She says "Dada" and "mama" and it's adorable!
* She is waving "bye bye"
* She sits perfectly and is anxious to crawl, but has yet to fully begin - we're working on it!
* She feeds herself with her bottle after she has completed her cereal/fruit/veggie/meat

She is still a happy, pleasant girl and trying to stay healthy.  Obviously, Christmas was awful with how sick she was with croup and bronchialitis and she is experiencing cold like symptoms right now with a runny nose and slight cough.  She is quite a squealer, however, so we're not sure if the coughing is a result of the high pitched screams.  We're monitoring her closely and happy to report her mucus is clear. 

As far as pictures, I realize I don't take many.  My camera battery charger is MIA right now and any pics that are taken are posted to FB directly from our cells.  We did receive a camcorder as a Christmas present from Grammy & Pappy and are trying to get in the habit of using it and learning how to upload/edit.  You go for 29 years without one, it's hard to think "grab the camera."  We're trying to get better on all "documentation fronts."  Our girl is doing wonderfully and is loved beyond words!