Maci & Mommy Graduation from New Momma Class!!!

On Monday, Maci and I had our last of the 6 week Mommy & Me Classes =(  I was saddest about this class ending, even sadder about this than my maternity leave ending and going back to work.  I just loved this class so much!  These 8 women, 10 including our teacher and teacher in training, made me feel like I am a good mom and I am doing a good job.  Not that I don't hear it from Clint and family/friends all the time but it was so nice to get to know other women going through this at the same time, for the first time with me!  We all grew so much over the past 6 weeks as mothers and friends and they showed me I have the strength to take on anything whether it be balancing work/home or Maci's hips etc.  I am so glad us moms are making a conscious effort to keep in touch and Maci now already has 8 ready made friends!!!  We are still meeting this week on Thursday for lunch with the babies.  In addition, the center we went to offers a Dad's Night which is somewhat what we learned but condensed into a 2 hour session on a Friday night.  Clint and Maci will be going on the 19th of April along with at least 2 other dads from my class.  While the dads and babies are in class, us mommas are meeting for drinks at a nearby bar!!!  WAHOO!  We hope to get together at least once a month now that we are all heading back to work - I will be sure to stay on top of that because I just love these gals!

 LOTS OF BABIES

Starting with Maci (Sleeping in Pink/White Stripes with Headband) and Moving Clockwise :

Maci, Natalie, Charlotte, Harper, Zach, Grace, Rachel, Emmett, Hank

9 Amazing New Mommas!!

Back Row : Gina & Emmett, Jayce & Natalie, Jen & Charlotte, Halston & Harper, Kelly & Hank

Front Row : Laura & Zach, Me & Maci, Betsy & Grace, Melissa & Rachel 

Great Advice & Words of Wisdom from Class that We Need to Remember

Tuesday was a very chill day at home since it was rainy and cold.  We had no where to be and for once I LOVED it.  I wont have many more days like this with my little lady since I go back to work next Thursday.  We just cherished the day and took lots of naps but also played.  Check out this video of Maci wiggling that I took for daddy to enjoy during his work day!

                                 
Today, Maci and I went to her daycare, New Horizon Academy in Minnetonka for her to meet the teachers in her room and finalize last minute questions/paperwork.  I did really well and Maci LOVED it.  I knew she would because she loves people and being held.  Plus the room is sensory overload.  She just kept staring at lights, toys and they had music playing - her favorite!!!  The only challenge I see her having is napping during the day in the crib - good luck teachers!  If they can crack that one for us, they are super hero's, especially since they cant swaddle her!  However, they have 3 swings and Maci loves sleeping in her swing at home so at least they have that option too.  While I was filling out paperwork, Maci hung out in the room and when I came back she was with a new teacher and sound asleep in a rocking chair - she didn't need me =(  But, I am glad she adjusted.  They all LOVE her and how tiny she is!  There is a little girl Reece who is 5 months and weighs 10 lbs so they will be little peanut pals!

Please keep Maci and our family in your prayers as we go for the 6 week ultrasound check on her hips this Friday.  We would LOVE for her to have the brace off and that is best case scenario!  Please pray that this can be the case or that we may have patience if that isn't the case and she needs to wear it longer.  We will keep you all posted!

Lots of Love,

C, K & M