Little Monkey

Gabrielle has gone from being able to crawl up a step or two, to racing up a whole set of stairs in no time like a little tiny monkey girl!  Literally, all of a sudden she just tore up the stairs a few days ago and it's been her FAVORITE thing to do since.  We actually need to get a gate for the upward stairs I think, because otherwise she climbs them nonstop [and therefore, so do I]. 

Gabrielle's first week with her babysitter went well, I think.  She went there three days while I worked and there were no major issues.  I guess she napped very well (she usually does, but you never know when she's in a new place), ate well (of course), and had fun playing with the other little girl our babysitter watches.  Gabi was pretty needy at night when Nick and I were home and she had trouble getting up early in the morning, but things went well.  Nick and I had some adjusting to do though....Nick suddenly had a meeting to be at in Lansing at 7:30am and I had to be to work by 7:00.  Gabi wasn't supposed to go to the sitter until 7:30ish so Nick had to miss his meeting.  That same day Nick was supposed to pick G up asap by 5:00 because I was going to be at work until at least 6:00ish.  Well, a laser broke down at his work right before he was supposed to leave.....luckily I got out early was able to pick the baby up.  Drama, I tell you!  It just goes to show that it is a LOT more complicated with two parents working.  We both could really just go about our days, whatever they may be, before but now it is a bit more complicated.  I work two shorter days next week, so I think that should go smooth enough. 

Gabi had her first taste of real Italian food.....ok, actually I boiled some frozen spinach and ricotta ravioli and tossed it marinara sauce - does that count??  :)  Anyway, Gabi was climbing on my chair begging like a little puppy so I gave her a piece and she really liked it!  I had some leftovers so that is what G had for dinner the next night and really enjoyed it.  Yay!  Another thing she can eat.  She is not too into meat usually, so I have to get creative with cheese and beans to get her some protein other than what is in her formula.  But I guess I wouldn't like meat much either if I didn't have any teeth.  :D