New Hampshire Trip, Post 2

Yesterday we went to the ocean! All five of us got together for lunch in Portsmouth, then headed up to Maine to see the ocean. It was a rather cold, windy, overcast day, so Norah stayed in the car when we were by the water, with Sarah and Grandma sitting with her at different stops. She did get to see and hear the ocean, however, as Sarah cracked the window and propped Norah up to look out.

When we got back Sarah and Mom went to the store while Marshall and I stayed with Norah. Marshall made a quick trip to the gym during this time, then it was supper and pictures and family time! Norah got a bath last night, letting Mom and I really hear her cry. Overall Norah is a very content, happy baby that is easily soothed, but she has her moments. She likes bath time, but doesn't like coming out and having the air hit her wet body. When that happens she is one angry little girl.

Other things I have learned about my niece:
1. She wants to sit up. No cradling for this baby unless it means a bottle.
2. Move! Movement of any kind makes her happy.
3. Fussiness usually means she's hungry. I think we caught her in the middle of a growth spurt.
4. Activity is interesting to her.
5. Her Mom and Dad can make her smile like no one else.
6. Thumb sucking is serious business and a form of art yet to be mastered. Practice will make perfect.
7. Dirty diapers don't bother her too much. She doesn't demand they be changed immediately.
8. Lights and colors are amazing things to her.
9. Watch out for her swinging head! She'll crack you and herself a good one if you don't.
10. Per her father's instructions, she's already working on her throat-punching technique and is pretty darn good at it.

Since I know many of you are checking my blog more religiously, hoping to see pictures:





















Love!

~g