Just an update

This photo was one of the "finalists" for our birth announcement (we chose a different one instead, but I still think this one's cute). Having a baby boy would have been easier to dress since we still have all of Erich's baby clothes, but there is something so great about dressing up a little girl. I just can't wait until 3-6 month clothes start fitting her; she has an outfit for everyday of a whole month, if I counted correctly.

Tilia is growing like a weed. I weighed her on our home scale and she was already 9 lbs 3 oz (2 lbs up from birth). We had only a few newborn clothes that she's growing out of, and now is into the 0-3 month arena. She pretty much eats, sleeps and poops. Occasionally she'll wake up and stare at a door frame or a light fixture. She's our little genius!!

Erich is turning three in a few weeks but has just recently entered his "terrible two's." I'm sure it has everything to do with us bringing Tilly home, but it still has caught us by surprise. Tilly will be able to sleep through just about any catastrophic event after having Erich around. He is still a very sweet boy, but there is no secret as to why I have already shed my pregnancy pounds (plus more).

My parents left for home (Washington state) yesterday morning after spending a little over two weeks with us. We had a nice visit despite my extreme fatigue of post-partum. We are fortunate to be able to visit them in August when Tilly is a bit older (and more interactive).

Jonathon is very busy at work. He is still working on his research for the Dept of Science and Math Education, and is also teaching a summer biology class. This is the first time he will be teaching the actual lecture (as a grad student he only taught the lab section). He is finding it a bit challenging in many different ways, but is glad for the opportunity to teach (which is what he ultimately would like to do anyway).

And, lastly, I am enjoying every moment I don't have to work. I like work, but I also like time off. I'm a little nervous about my return to work since I will be switching to the main adult ER (I'm only fluent in children currently). There was an opening with great hours and I'm very excited to have a consistent sleep pattern for the first time in many years. But please keep me in your prayers as I learn to deal with a very different population of people I'm not used to at all.

Well, that is our news as of late. We are thoroughly enjoying the Springtime here in Michigan. The weather is absolutely wonderful today (low 70's and sunny-ish).