Lilly has had a very rough week. My best guess is that she is overtired, so she has been (very willingly) going to bed early. Still, we've had some VERY rough mornings and some VERY rough evenings... not every morning or every evening, but off and on. I didn't have the heart (or the forethought) to take any pictures of the tantrums, but here is a lovely shot of her ordering Zac out of the swing he was trying out for the first time, because she wanted her bear to sit there. That did not happen.
Through all the horrible screaming fits, I've watched Zac, who just sits and watches and is very patient, waiting his turn for whatever he needs. I've been very thankful that it hasn't freaked him out and that he is just such a mellow, easygoing baby. Then... late last night... I had a horrible thought. Zac is watching Lilly have all these meltdowns during very formidable years. What if he ends up marrying a lunatic because of it?!? These are the things that keep mommys up at night...
Lilly, though all her craziness, still has very sweet moments as well. Here she is reading a book to her baby. Ok, so at least my daughter-in-law will be a sweet, well read lunatic.
Zac is now LOVING this activity center. Jeremy and I sit at dinner and watch him, and are just in awe of his development. He can turn himself all the way around, playing with each toy on the way. One particular toy makes noise and music, and he really likes it. We watched him try and try to make the music happen, eventually being successful. Once it started, he moved on to the next toy. SO cool to see him know what makes noise and be physically able to make it happen.
While Zac is playing, Lilly is eating her dinner. Here she is doing a superb job of eating her peas with a spoon. The last couple of days she has asked for cereal and milk as her after school snack, so she hasn't eaten a great dinner. But, I figure there are worse ways for her to ruin her appetite than cereal and milk.
And one more shot of our little man. He now rolls from his back to his belly with very little effort, which is also so cool to see. They grow so fast...
Here's hoping everyone has a nice Friday! 
4 comments:
Great documentation of a trying week with all it's ups and downs! Usually the ups outweigh the downs...and these pictures show it!
Chelsea, I think you're right! Zac is really watching Lilly and taking notes.
Zac is looking more and more like you. If that is possible!!!
This is so funny. I read this post right after Spencer insisted on cold cereal and milk for lunch- his second cold cereal and milk meal of the day. I said to him, "well, Spence, there are worse things than cereal and milk. I guess you can have it again." At least you know your son in law will be mentally aligned with Lilly. Our prearranged marriage of them is looking more and more promising.
I'm so glad Zac loves his exersaucer! Soren did too and he was so cute in it! I'll have to show you some of the early photos in it.
Could Lilly be having some meltdowns due to jealousy even though she's not even sure that's what they are? Just a thought...
Great photos of a great family!
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