It's been a while!

Well, Gracie is almost 10 weeks old now & I can't believe it. She's so amazing & I love watching her grow everyday.

We have successfully learned to venture out quite a bit on our own to go to Publix, Target & lunch with friends. Gracie is amazing & usually sleeps. We've only had one break down in Target. I was a bit embarrassed at first to be honest, but what can you do!

Last week we took our first family vacation to Daytona Beach! Jared's client hooked us up with a suite with a huge terrace, kitchen & living room. Way beyond what we needed or could afford. We realized though we needed the space - bottles, blankets, towels, the stroller, her travel bed & so much more. For once, I wasn't the one that took the most stuff!

Here is a link to some of the beach pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81898&id=1452882215&l=bdc62cf1d2

Since I'm a busy body, I did start working from home part time about 3 weeks ago. I go in to the office about once a week & work 15-20 hours. I'm loving the adult communications & realized I missed thinking! But, it's bitter sweet. I'm back to work full time on Oct 4, which I realize is just a few weeks away. I'll miss seeing Gracie every hour of every day, but know she'll be alright. There's an advantage to daycare & interacting with other kids, but I'm not ready for her to go there yet...which I thought I would be. Maybe this whole motherhood thing has changed me. Now, I'm just a big, emotional softy! How long can I blame the hormones?

Overall, we're adjusting very well. And, we're very lucky. Since Gracie was 6 weeks old, she's slept through the night (1030pm or 11pm until 530am or 6am) every night but one. I probably just jinxed it for tonight, but that'd be ok. In the morning, I typically wake her up & she just smiles at me. It's the best sight!

Hope you are all doing well & we thank you for reading our blog. I'm going to do a better job updating, I promise!

Love,
Sara, Jared, Gracie & the hounds