Gabby's still smiling...for the boys.

Gabby added another fan yesterday, as she continued her conquest of the world. She smiled at her uncle Jay. I understand that he smiled back. Pretty cool.

Check out my friends...

Hey everyone. Take a gander at the sidebar on the left side of your screen. You'll see that I've added a list of links to Gabby's friends. Enjoy...

Now about G. The last two evenings I've taken charge of our hero, and successfully soothed her while B had a nice and well-deserved break. I noticed that Gabby's friend Martin was being held on his side and facing out, so I tried carrying g'rose that way too. Guess what? I think she likes it.

This morning, I gently placed G on our dresser lying down and facing her own reflection. She started looking at me in the mirror, but eventually found herself. After a little bit she got all wild and crazy - did her "gabby-dance" and rolled away.

Gabby-dance: A frantic almost manic attempt at taking flight. Arms shake in a vibratory manner, shifting inertia to torso and eventually the legs - which flutter in a mix of bicycle kicks and leg extensions... a true classic.

I'll post pictures later.

Gabby made me glow!

Today, I stopped by the house to pick up the car on my way to my doctor appointment...that's when it happened. I opened the door to be welcomed by my beautiful wife and jubilant child. I was so surprised and excited...that I instantly burst into a crazy high-pitched voice squealing, "Hi cutie!! Hi cutie!!!"

That's when she did it! She looked me right in the eye and smiled! She smiled for her Daddy!!! I checked with Basia, and sure enough that was officially her first smile! Yay! I'm so pumped. Later on this evening, Basia got her own smile. Gabby's a happy girl.

Monday's pictures

Going for a stroll, getting crabby, and "what's up with that hair?"

Good day, y'all.

Since I last reported on our lil peach, she's had a bit of activity. On Friday, B thought it might be nice to take g.rose for a stroll. It was a little cold outside, so bundling up was a necessary task. See the friday's pictures for some cute bundling and unbundling photos.

She was uncharacteristically crabby on Saturday morning, as I had the pleasure of flying solo with my little girl. B left around 9:45, and Gabby excersized her lungs for 45 min. I tried to calm the smunchkin by feeding her, rocking her, slinging her, swinging her, changing her diaper, changing her clothes, shooshing her, and anything else I could think of. After 45 min, she got tired and decided to give me a 20 min break - as she slept. I think she was missing her mommy.

Later on Saturday, G enjoyed a nice visit from Rob & Magda, and Scott & Abby. Gabby really took a liking to Rob - like they always say, "chicks dig robby G." Check out the googly eyes she's making at him!

One last note on Gabby's fine do. I decided to see if her spikes were a permanent challenge to societal conformity, or if I could somehow challenge her stance. With brush and damp washcloth in hand - I went at it. Lo and behold - her stance remains strong. She is devoted to challenging authority and challenging the world. Her spikes remained aloft!

Pictures:

Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday

Welcome to the world!!!

It is my pleasure to annouce that Gabby has a new friend!!! Exactly one month after Gabriella decided to emerge from her comfy place a be born, another little one has decided to do the same. Welcome Martin D'Andrea!!!! We're so happy to hear of your arrival!!!!

In other news, Gabby visitied the pediatrician today for her one month check-up. She's weighing in at a comfortably wholesome 7lbs. 14 oz. and measuring 22 in. Not too shabby. From what I heard, Gabby's lucky that she has short term memory right now. Basia told me that watching Gabby receive her hepatitis shot today, was very painful for her. Gabby too. I've been assigned GAbby duty for her next shots...March 29th.

Til next time...here are some pictures from Tuesday and Wednesday.

She's changing everyday

I'm amazed at how much she's changed since yesterday. As I look at my little darling, I can see a real person. A real person that is part of me. She is unbelievable!

Sunday afternoon, I assembled the swing we got at the baby shower. Wow, what a great idea. I'd been hesitant to set it up, since I didn't want to expend all options at once. In other words, we've got a good handful of baby chairs, swings, carriers and other assorted gear. I'd like to get the feel of the different items, and how Gabby likes or dislikes them before moving on. By opening all our gear at once, I didn't think we'd be able to give everything a fair chance... Back to the swing. This is a small swing - about 2 feet tall, and sits on the floor. It's ideal for a home without much room - what a coincidence Gabby's house is pretty small! Anyway, I've run the swing at low speed, which seems to suit lil' g just fine. I also attached a black and white design - pilfered from a DSW shopping bag - onto the side of the swing, so Gabby has something interested to stare at. She's not quite into the doll and rattle stage yet. In time.

Today, I got home from work to a wonderful little girl. She was calm, alert, and attentive. I think I spent 20-30 min. just talks to her. What a rare treat! Especially when you consider what happended shortly before I got home...

Do you remeber the poop blow out from Saturday that I told y'all about? Well apparently, that was only warm up. Shortly after Auntie Sara, Auntie Marta, and Papa finished their visit, Gabby let go a poop so powerful that Basia needed to change her shirt, onesie, gown, and diaper. Apparently, this one was all the up her back to her neck...YIKES! But thanks to Basia, because Gabby was clean and happy when I got home.

Here're some pictures... Sunday - Monday

We had a great weekend!

Special note: I've tried to increase the font size on the blog in response to a special request...I hope y'all appreciate it ;)

Well it's now "wind down" time. Sunday night - gotta love it! Gabby's eatin right now, and I'm chilling on the couch watchin "Super Size Me."

Friday night, Basia and I took our first night out since Gabby was born. Babci stayed at our place, and we went for dinner to Acapulco Restaurant on Center St. in JP. We had a real nice time, and didn't talk about Gabby for the first 30-45 minutes. We split a 1/2 carafe of sangria and enjoyed the mariachi band. Good date.

Then we got home and I slept...and slept...did I mention that I slept? Babci stayed the night and took over my duties, for the evening. Wicked awesome. Saturday, we had some visitors. Gabby met Keith and Jodi. They were fortunate to share in a little Gabby experience I'll call "butthole blowout!" Need I say more. I've got a picture, but it won't be posted online..sorry y'all. Keith also enjoyed Gabby's playmat - check him out!

Later on Saturday, Marta and Devin stopped by. Devin was a little apprehensive around our precious at first...but he came around - a little bit. Auntie Marta was also quite happy to change a few diapers. I was happy too.

This weekend Gabby had a full court press on her fingers! She's really beginning to not only find her fingers and hands, but profusely suck on them...drool too. She's cool.

Pictures:

Friday - Saturday - Sunday