6 Weeks Old!

Della turned 6 weeks old on the same day her mommy (me) turned 25 years old! She is starting to be a very social baby and is starting to smile responsively to us making faces at her or tickling her lips or toes. She loves tummy time and is trying really hard to rollover. Her thighs and little arms are starting to get a little bit of chub which is about the cutest thing in the world. Della loves to stare at bright lights and especially likes looking outside through open blinds (the lines provide a great contrast). Last night, Della had her first night at a baby-sitter. My good friend Melody agreed to watch her for the evening while Derek and I went to our Exchange meeting for a brief period, then out to dinner and finally to see the newest Twilight movie, Eclipse. We both enjoyed our night out and we are going to try our hardest to schedule at least one date night per month. Melody and her daughter-in-law, Sarah both had fun with Della and they said she did great with them and gave them a few smiles also. It sure is amazing the lengths people go to in order to get a wide mouthed, gummy grin from a baby.

Della has also started to come to the realization that she has hands of her own and they have even served as a pacifier when she can't quite get hers back in her mouth.

She is beginning to reach some exciting milestones and the past two nights she slept for 7 hours straight! Now if only I can figure out how to get to bed at 9 when she goes to bed - haha!

Every day I find new things about Mommy-hood that I enjoy. My maternity leave will end in about 2 weeks so I am trying to cherish each moment I have remaining.

All in all, Della has developed so mcuh in 6 weeks and we are looking forward to all the new things she learns everyday!