Lip Smacking and Fist Sucking

Last night I woke up around 4am and heard the loudest lip smacking and first sucking ever! I listened for about 5 minutes and finally could not take it any longer. I wanted to go see the little one that was making all this noise. I went and checked in on Elena, knowing that sooner or later she would cry and would want to eat. I'm not as used to getting up at 4am anymore since Elena has been sleeping through the night (usually from 10:30pm until about 7am) but last night I guess she decided she need a snack midway.

She was still half asleep but readily accepted the offer of food and contentedly ate. After eating we smiled at each other. Sometimes I don't even feel like going back to bed when she smiles and talks to me! But I figured I probably should since it was 4:30am.

I got back into bed and instead of lip smacking and fist sucking I heard Elena talking to herself - well, you know, cooing to herself. It was so cute! I was tempted to wake Michael up but figured it was probably best if he slept.

And so goes life around here. My days revolve around making the little one content. And then here and there I manage to make a few meals, clean the house and work on church stuff. But my favorite day job is by far taking care of the little stinker. She is the cutest! No bias here!

She's sitting here next to me in her bouncy chair and is starting to fuss a little. I'm guessing someone might be a little bored. Time to play with baby.

Come back soon as I'll be posting pictures of Elena's first dress up party! An 80's birthday party, nonetheless...