Hold Your Head High

Sonia is really learning to hold her head up - and to pose for pictures. I got all of these pictures today. I like to keep a camera near by at all times. And of course, Sonia is my favorite subject these days...

Sonia Speaks Out

Sonia is doing quite well these days at letting the world know what's on her mind. She's begun coo-ing a lot and it appears that she has a lot to say. Mostly, she speaks with a lot of the letter "G" and the letter "L" and the letter "D" (yes, "D" for "Daddy"). Things that sound like "a-coo-KIE" and "IKEA" and "Deeds" are common - although I'm pretty sure these words are a fluke, or she's either really smart and knows that food (a cookie), shopping (IKEA) and good movies (Mr. Deeds) are all good things for a girl to know about...

And now the videos...

Going Green

Here is a pic of Sonia and her green turtle pillow taken on March 26th.


And a video from that same day. She is a cute, smiling, happy, little girl.

Thumb Sucking -- Mobile Watching

Here are some videos of Sonia a couple of days ago. She is learning to suck her thumb with all fingers fanned out in front of her face. And she is taking notice of the mobile in her crib. It's so fun to watch her learn about her surroundings.

Vaccinations

On Friday, March 14th, Sonia went to the pediatrician to have her two month check-up. She has gained 4 lbs., 9 oz. since she was born and is 2.5 inches longer (this equates to her being 12 lbs. and 23 1/4 inches long). The nurse said that her weight is in the 75th percentile, her head circumference is in the 50th percentile and her height is in the 90th percentile for children her age. All was going fine for Sonia until it was time for the nurse to poke her thrice with needles for vaccinations. Poor little girl...definately not one of Mommy's favorite moments either.
The doctor said she could be irritable for the next 48 hours. The first hours were the worst, and the three Bugs Bunny Band Aids were of little consolation to her. Later that day, she took a long nap, and while not totally back to her sweet, carefree self, I have confidence that the worst is behind us - at least until the next doctor's visit.

Easter Bunny at the Mall

Today, Sonia went to visit the Easter Bunny at the mall. I don't know who had more fun - us or her. We got some great pictures from today. Here are some of my favorites...

Hiccup Artist

In this one minute, eight second feature film, Sonia stars as a hiccup artist who learns that she also has potential for being a great coo master. What talent. I think it runs in the family. Hehe...