January 24 - 30, 2022

 This week has been great! Mom has cooked for us every night and kept the apartment clean while giving Mary all the Nana snuggles.  She has been taking care of her in the nighttime so Paul and I could sleep and I feel so much better and have a lot more energy since Mary was born.

We took Mom on a drive around downtown one night. We also went shopping and I took her to Buc-ee's.  She didn't have room in her suitcase for a proper souvenir but we'll make sure she gets the full experience when she comes back with Dad in March.
Mary had her 2-week appointment this week. She is 20.8 in (78th %), 8 lb 12.5 oz (73rd %) and her head is 36.8 cm (91st %). The pediatrician wanted her to be 3 oz. heavier but said she looked really healthy. 
Paul felt sick on Thursday and stayed home all weekend. He was frustrated but I was happy. I made pancakes for us. Mom got to Iowa safely on Friday. It was so great having her. We cleaned the apartment and picked up Wendy from the airport that evening. Wendy, like Mom, took care of Mary at night so Paul and I could sleep.  We had a relaxed weekend and enjoyed spending time with Wendy and baby Mary.
Thanks to Mom, Brianna, and Ann Orton for the sweet gifts for Mary and me!





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