We have a roller!!

It's official, Campbell can roll over. She rolled from her tummy to her back. I was so excited, but that quickly turned to fear when I realized she will soon be able to move around alone!! I don't think I am ready for her to be crawling around the house. We have a lot of baby proofing to do before that can happen. I think I will enjoy my stationary baby for the next few weeks.

This weekend Jon rediscovered how great the baby carrier is. It is amazing how much he can accomplish with Campbell in tow.

Campbell also spent time with her uncle Nathan this weekend. I am sure these two are going to be great friends.

Busy Baby..

Campbell has turned into the busiest baby! This weekend she attended her first birthday party, spent time with grandma, and learned how to blow raspberries. It took her a while to decide on the perfect party dress to wear to her friend Kathleen's 30th birthday. She finally decided on this one:

She also spent some quality time with grandma. I know grandma is looking forward to the day I am ready to call in a babysitter!

It appears to be unanimous that Campbell looks like Jon. This is the run-down of what happens when someone meets Campbell, "she is so cute!! She looks just like Jon". He can enjoy it now, but just wait till the curly hair comes out, then we will see who she looks like!

3 months!

For her 3 month birthday Campbell decided to share her laugh with us. She has been giggling and kind of chuckling for a while, but today she did a full belly laugh. Campbell had a busy week last week. She spends time with Jon in the morning, goes to daycare around noon, and I pick her up at 4. Then we head to cheerleading practice. This week Campbell also went to her first basketball game. I spent most of my time laughing at her trying to follow the game with her newly acquired head holding skills.

Campbell seems to be enjoying daycare and is very interested in the girls at cheerleading practice, (I am sure she is taking notes for later).

Here are her 3 month pictures we took today:

Mommy goes to work...baby goes to daycare

Campbell starts daycare tomorrow, well if I don't change my mind again. We had a last minute daycare change today. I saw a few things I didn't like at our first daycareand after several "second opinions" I came to the conclusion that I was not overacting about the lady dropping Campbell's pacifier on the floor then promptly returning it to the baby's mouth, without washing it!! While I was able to fight back the urge to shake the lady, grab my baby back, and run out the door, I could not let Campbell stay there!

After Jon talked me out of quiting my job, I started the daycare search again. We ended up finding someone we both felt comfortable with. Jon decided that Campbell should go to daycare with instructions so he helped her write a letter to the new daycare lady:

Campbell Nicole Behrends

Things that make me happy
I like my puppet, his name is Fluppy. He barks when you press the heart on his chest. I like the star that lights up, I will stare at it until I get tired. I like things that make noise. Mommy and Daddy sent Rueben with me, he is a giraffe that lights up and talks to me. I will play on the play mat until I get tired. You will know I am tired when I get fussy. I would like to be fed and rocked to sleep when I am finished playing. I love to sleep in my car seat, or swing, that Daddy should have brought to your house. If you have time, I love to cuddle when I am sleeping. Holding me until I fall asleep is a must.

Things that make me sad
I absolutely hate being in a dirty diaper. If I am fussy and won’t stop crying, try changing my diaper. I don’t like it when I have a rumble in my tummy. I take a bottle no problem and will usually fall asleep after I have eaten. I need to be burped right after I finish my lunch. If you remove the empty bottle from my mouth and immediately replace it with a pacifier, I won’t make a sound.

Things that make Mommy sad
If my pacifier hits the ground, please do not stick it back in my mouth until it has been washed off. Mommy would appreciate it if no one kissed me on the mouth. She is has this thing about germs. I think it comes from working with kids all day.

Things that make Daddy sad
Daddy is super laid back and figures that you know more about kids than he does. Please prove him right!!

Thank you very much for welcoming me into your home. I will try to be good. Most days I am pure joy. Occasionally I have an off day, please forgive me. And please forgive Mommy & Daddy if this list grows over time. They are still learning what makes me happy and sad.

Can’t wait to get to know you,

Campbell Behrends

I am sure the daycare lady will appreciate a baby that comes with directions!

Since I have been out of work so long Campbell decided to help me brush up on my skills. She even let me start teaching her to read:

12 Weeks!!

12 weeks means a couple of things in the Behrends household. First, it means that Campbell is growing up fast and we have been parents for 12 weeks!! It seems like just a couple of days ago we were left alone and terrified in a hospital room staring at this tiny human that we didn't even know!

12 weeks also means that I am going back to work. While I have mixed feelings about this I am looking forward to a little adult interaction.

In preparation of me going back to work Campbell has been nice enough to start sleeping through the night! She has been doing this for about 3 weeks, but I have been afraid to mention it thinking she may change her mind if I brag about it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this continues.

Christmas...and a road trip

Campbell's first Christmas started out with a road trip to her great grandparent's house in Bremerton. Since the weather had been so bad we waited until that morning to make the decision if it was safe to drive.

Campbell and I had some time our hands before we left while Jon shoveled the two feet of snow off our roof. I decided she should pose for some Christmas morning pictures:

We only drove though a little snow and Campbell slept through her entire first road trip. (Both ways!)Campbell had fun playing with her great grandma, and was able to meet her great aunt Mary, great uncle Ron, and great uncle Mike.

Great grandma even offered to babysit while Jon and I ran to the mall. This was the first time we have gone somewhere without the baby. I couldn't help but feel as if I was forgetting something as we raced around the mall. We came home to see Campbell sleeping peacefully as if she had forgotten all about us.

Campbell was on her best behavior, and I am sure she is looking forward to going back! I think one of her favorite things was the view from the living room.

Snowed in!!

Each time I think it can't snow anymore we get another couple of inches! Campbell and I have spent a lot of time watching the snow fall from the warm couch. Unfortunately Jon has been commuting to Portland. He stayed home a couple of days when the roads were really bad, and even stayed in Portland one night. I never thought I would say it, but I am ready for the rain to come back!

On his days off Jon has been busy clearing a path for the dogs and shoveling snow!

We have almost 2 feet of snow!! Our little town usually shuts down when we get a mere inch of snow! This storm has created chaos! Even our mail has not come all week! We are attempting to make it to my grandparents near Seattle for Christmas tomorrow, hopefully the weather cooperates.

Even with all the snow Campbell was able to attend her first wedding last weekend. We came prepared with bottles, diapers, and quick feet to head for the door in case Campbell objected. Once again our anxiety was unfounded as she proved just how perfect she is. The bride didn't even seem to mind that Campbell decided to wear white!

Campbell goes to the farm...

Campbell and I made her first of many trips to the farm to visit my mom. Campbell turned out to be a great traveler. I on the other hand, could not seem to get us on the right plane. We still have not figured out how I managed to watch our plane board and take off with out us! I am sure I was too caught up in playing with the baby.

Campbell was unfazed as I scrambled to find another flight and raced to the other end of the airport. It seems people are very understanding and helpful when you are carrying a hungry baby, pushing a stroller and on the verge of tears. They even let me on the plane first and carried my things! Campbell was fed and asleep before the plane took off. She did not even know she was on a plane.

While the weather was too cold for Campbell to officially meet any cows or horses she was able to spend some quality time with her Grandma, Grandpa Mike, and Aunt Nicole.

While at the farm Campbell turned into a marathon sleeper. I suspect my mom is the baby whisperer. Campbell was taking 4-5 hour naps during the day, and sleeping through the night. My mom also taught me a little trick of putting a blanket over the car seat and then putting the baby in it. This turned out to be life changing!! Campbell was very content to hang out in this new seat. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy holding my baby, but sometimes you just have to put the baby down!!

My mom had found our old saddle that we used on our pony, Lady, when we were little. I was determined to get a picture of Campbell on it. Campbell seemed to disagree with my plan, I'm pretty sure she is waiting for the pony to be underneath it.

Our trip was extended because of snow in Portland. Campbell was unimpressed by her first snow storm. We arrived home to icy roads and snow everywhere. At least one member of our family is enjoying the snow:

Here is a picture of what our back yard looks like:

Victory.....sort of

This is the closest I have come to capturing the cutest smile ever:



Campbell had a check up this week, and her two month shots. At 7 weeks she weighed 10 pounds 14 ounces. We can definitely tell she has gained weight. Campbell is finally filling out her clothes, in fact she has earned the nick name belly. I think she kind of looks like a frog.

She handled her shots like a champ, I am sure that she recovered faster than I did. Fortunately Jon was able to be there because I could hardly stand to be in the same room. Here is a picture before:



and after:

She slept most of the day, which really threw our sleeping schedule off. We are still working on fixing that!

I am in search of the perfect Christmas outfit. I know she will only wear it a few minutes, and probably spit up...or worse on it. Some day this baby will forgive me for playing dress up. Lucky for me she seems to be pretty patient!

Bath Time

It didn't take Campbell very long to figure out that she loves bath time. Jon is certain this means she will be a surfer one day. I think the jury is still out on that one... maybe if the ocean water is as warm as her bath water.

Campbell is also starting to enjoy her toys. She has been really active and alert. Her new favorite game is sticking her tongue out. She has also been smiling a lot. I have been stalking her with the camera trying to catch of a picture of her new "tricks", but she seems to be winning that game. This is the best I could do so far.