Annie and Macy recently returned from their trip to Austin Texas, the fourth state on Macy's US Tour. (Possible future dates include Minnesota and even a few international stops...keep your eyes open for Macy coming to a town near you).
During her visit, Macy got to spend some quality time with her three cousins and experienced her first Easter Sunday. (Hence the "ears" in the photos) Unfortunately, Maria was only around for part of the trip. Even though Maria wasn't around the whole trip, it didn't stop Macy from playing on Maria's giant furry bean bag chair, as you can see from the high number of pictures taken on the chair.
Besides just having fun together Carter and Caitlin even got to feed Macy, which went quite well. I'm really hoping to get to tag along next trip as it looks like it was a fun time.
I previously told you about Macy giggling at me. That turned out to be just the first "new" thing she did this week. One of her other new things, is actually still a work in progress, but still worth mentioning. She's working very hard at being able to turn herself over. She can go from her back to just about on her belly. The only problem is her left arm, which she can't seem to get out of her way. So now she's got her bottom half on her belly, but her arm is in the way and she's stuck about 85 percent of the way over and unable to finish the turn, which leaves her VERY frustrated. I figure she's 2-3 days away from realizing that if she keeps her arm down, she'll just plop on over.
Her second new feat is the ability to sit up in her Bumbo seat. If you don't know what a Bumbo seat is, let me enlighten you. It is a soft foam material seat that enables babies to sit upright all by themselves. (One they can support their own head) Oh yeah, that reminds me...Macy can basically support her own head now. Yet another change that really developed this week.
Not only that, but she has started taking a liking to objects, so Annie ran out and bought her a bunch of toys. Let the onslaught begin. There is one ball that she REALLY likes and you'll see what I mean in a moment.
This was a big week for Macy...Lots of "Firsts"!!!!
Anyway, when we first put Macy in her Bumbo seat, she could only sit for 10-15 seconds before she started to tire and her head began to flop around. Now that she's got stronger neck muscles she is able to just hang out the seat for long periods of time.
Take a look at this video Annie shot of her hanging out in her chair and being shown her favorite new toy...
The constant change with babies is amazing. Its never more apparent then when you spend some time apart from them. I recently spent time in Jamaica for work (Don't get too jealous, it sounds a lot better than it actually was) and while I was gone, Macy discovered her tongue. Since that moment, everything she can get her hands on goes into her mouth and things that she can't get into her mouth she just licks.
This evening the plan was to have someone pick up Annie and Macy at the airport because I had to work. After being at the office for an hour or so this morning, it became clear that there really was only one option...time to play a little hooky. So I ducked out a little early and raced to the airport to reunite the family. From the moment we pulled into the driveway until Annie put the baby down for the evening, I couldn't take my eyes off of either lady. (This is a family blog...get your mind out of the gutter) The first change was easy to see. As soon as you looked at Macy, you could tell she was longer than when she left. The second change I didn't see right away. While playing with the baby and trying to entertain her, something new happened. Instead of just smiling at me when I happened to do something she found humorous, Macy actually laughed...with sound. Tonight my daughter giggled at me for the first time. What a funny, touching little sound.
I was able to repeat my funny face, causing her to giggle two more times. I then tried to be extra funny, to illicit the response over and over, but Macy wasn't having any of it. So, now I can't wait until morning, when I get a fresh chance to make the giggles return.
Tonight I'm a very happy man....my ladies have returned home.
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