After spending two years in Virginia I almost forgot how quickly the seasons change here in Michigan. Over the past three weeks we’ve gone from t-shirt and shorts weather to sweatshirts and warm jackets. Lilly and I have been busy taking our last few walks around the neighborhood before it gets too cold for her. Today I dressed her up in a fleece jacket – you can see she wasn’t too happy about it! We’re not looking forward to dressing her in multiple layers for the fast-approaching cold weather, but at least she will look really cute!
Fortunately there is a sunny spot in the long Michigan winter for us. We will fly to my parent’s place in Arizona on Christmas and stay for the month of January. This will provide us a necessary ‘break’ from bad weather and plenty of time with Grandma and Grandpa Sessoms!
This past week Lilly has began putting just about anything in her mouth. She’s placed her hands in her mouth for awhile but suddenly is more interested in toys, blankets, and stuffed animals. She will grab onto an object placed in front of her and bring it up towards her face. This makes mom happy because it keeps her entertained for quite some time! Her favorite toy seems to be her her pink bunny stuffed animal. So cute!
As Lilly is approaching 3 months she is much more content for longer periods of time. She is even starting to entertain herself. Yay!
Teaching was a perfect way to prepare for parenthood. The two years I spent at Charlottesville High School taught me many things that have helped me over the past 11 weeks. I learned patience and how to be an efficient multi-tasker. With 125 students with different needs, personalities, and levels of ability, you have to be patient. You also have to be able to write on the board while keeping an eye on students, teaching verb conjugations, signaling an individual student to pay attention, and waiting for a fire drill to be called while someone’s cell phone is ringing. What a great way to prepare for a newborn!
I also learned how to break up a fight, but hopefully I won’t have to use that skill any time soon (at least until we have another child!).
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