It's been too long

Whew...what a busy winter! I've been back at work since the end of November and life has not slowed down. Baby girl is growing at the speed of light and a much longer post is needed to update everyone on her amazing developments. Gosh, I love her. She is the apple of our eye, we're even trying to figure out how to make a song about her to "Moon River." "Looouuuiiisssa brighter than the..." we haven't gotten very far (Mom, get to work). I am loving being back at work, hating not being with L all day long. It's all so bittersweet. Here are a couple quick update lists...hope you enjoy:

What Louisa Loves:

• Dancing with Daddy as we sing "That's Amore"
• Her swaddle (okay, not so much when you first put her in it but once she is asleep and until she wants her left hand out but otherwise we love it)
• Her Little Giraffe Blankets (thank you, Kate and Marty)
• Ellie
• Playing the piano with LouLou
• Chewing on her hands, toys, blankets, clothes, etc
• Bathtime
• Having her feet rubbed
• Being naked on her changing table
• Her new playgroup with Livi and Cooper
• Laughing at her silly Mommy and Daddy

What I Love:

• That I have the best husband in the entire world
• Page Stationery Baby Announcements (and no, our announcements have not gone out yet, I am the worst)
• Adorable Baby hats especially from Sweet Pea Toad
• The When Parents Text Blog (it cracks me up)
• Fleece Lined Leggings from Anthro (thanks Katie, my love)
• That my best friend in the world is having a BABY, who also happens to be Louisa's future husband
• The ADORABLE dress Auntie Kyle gave Louisa (see my new profile picture on FB)
• Louisa is in the 75% for weight and 90% for height (all this pumping is paying off)
• Microsoft Outlook because without it baby brain would take over and I would never remember when I had meetings
• My mother for lovingly volunteering to watch L in the afternoons
• This amazing, crazy, beautiful and sweet life