No longer a newborn

It has been a long week since I have been keeping Natalee indoors, but it has been worth it because she is doing so much better. The coughing has died down and our precious girl is acting a lot more like herself. In addition, her sleeping patterns are improving as she is getting over this virus which is always good for a tired Momma. Right now Natalee sleeps between three and four hours at night before needing to eat and does a great job going back to sleep. Although Nico is only three years old, I had already forgotten how quickly babies change. It is hard to believe that she is already almost 7 weeks old! Natalee no longer looks like a newborn anymore, and has almost outgrown her newborn clothes. She gets more beautiful everyday.

Just as her appearance changes almost on a daily basis, so does her personality. Here are a few characteristics about our angel:
1. Natalee has taken to her paci more

2. Natalee prefers sleeping on her boppy, especially since being sick so she can breathe a bit better

3. She really enjoys laying on her changing table and prefers to not have any clothes on.

4. Natalee seems to be ticklish on her tummy and sides; cute smiles come out.

5. She loves people talking to her. Natalee will stare at you and smile when talking directly to her in an upbeat voice.

6. Little Miss still does not care for her car seat, but does like being in the car.

7. She is the happiest when in her nursery.

8. Recently Natalee has decided she enjoys being snuggled up next to her Mommy in the Baby K'Tan. This has been a good way to calm her down when she's fussy.

9. Natalee enjoys taking baths and lots of smiles come out when in her bath seat.

10. Is beginning to grasp items with some purpose. She has tried batting at the hanging toys on her bouncer seat, but was not able to use enough force.

Here are some recent pictures of our super star!