Gabby pulling up

Today Gabby pulled up for the first time! She is still figuring out how to get on her feet but she is on her knees.


 I am a firm believer in not "working" with your children to advance physically. When she wants to & is capable of doing it, she will. There is too much pressure in our society that our kids need to be doing things by a certain time frame. It's just ridiculous. They will all crawl, walk, feed themselves & talk eventually, so what's the rush!?

Baby's First Easter

Holidays were special before, but they are even more special when you are sharing them with a new addition to your family. We were excited to take Gabby to an Easter egg hunt & decided to go to the one ran by the City of Raleigh. It was awesome. Gabby had a blast and we couldn't have asked for nicer weather.

Easter Eve we spent with my Dad. He made barbeque, asparagus & baked potatoes on the grill. He gave Gabby her first baby doll and an awesome glow in the dark book.

Easter Day we met my Mom at Twisted Fork. They had an Easter brunch buffet that was delicious. The only negative was the line. By the time Dan & I got our food, my Mom had to start waiting for probably 15 minutes! Gabby was showered with a basket full of bunnies & the Easter bunny brought me a beautiful glass hummingbird feeder. 

Next year when Gabs is older we will go to Sacred Heart & celebrate the true meaning of Easter.

Ruby came & Ruby went.

We met a little girl around the same age as Gabby at storytime one day. Her name is Ruby. Her mother, Sonya was looking for extra care during the week and it sounded like something I was interested in. After a few chats on the phone, reference checks & a visit to my home Sonya decided we should give it a go!

The first few days were rough. Ruby was showing signs of separation anxiety. All Gabby wanted to do wash laugh and play, chase Ruby around with a smile from ear to ear on, while Ruby wanted nothing to do with Gabby. This lasted a couple months until one day Ruby cried for one hour straight. There was nothing I could do to help her separation anxiety. I called Sonya and told her. Ruby took a nap and finished out the day. When Sonya came to pick up, we never talked about ending the gig. It was later that day that I decided I couldn't do it anymore. I was beginning to dread it. Poor Ruby was tired of crying and Gabby & I were tired of hearing it.

I informed Sonya I could not continue giving care after 2 weeks. She understood & agreed. We are on the search again for another kiddo to watch!

Here are the rare times I got a smile out of Ruby.. & other fun pictures of them together..

Farewell Rubs..

Playing in Gabby's crib

Feeding time!

Ruby's first day.

Swinging at Pullen Park