this week

Eleanor has changed so much within the last week or so. Around 5 weeks (she is 6 now), she started smiling "for real" at us, and every day she seems to be smiling at us more. It is so precious! It is easiest to get her smiling in the morning, because she is [usually] pretty pleasant. I'll (or Tim will) be talking to her in a singsong voice - usually saying something original like "Who's Mama's pretty girl?" - and she will slowly break out in to a smile. It makes me melt!

Another thing that has changed this week is that she pretty much stopped screaming at every diaper change. It's like she's finally figured out that a diaper change equals the sensation of her sitting in her own poop will soon be over, and our ears are reaping the benefits. Additionally, she's gotten much better when I dress her in the morning - although she still hates when anything gets pulled over her head. She also still screams bloody murder when we give her a bath, and I don't see that stopping anytime soon.

Finally, she finally outgrew her NB (newborn) clothes, and we've busted out the 0-3 month outfits! It's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, we were bringing her in for weight checks to make sure she was gaining weight. She's filled out so much! Her cheeks and legs are chubbier, she's gotten longer, and she even has a cute little double chin. (If teenage Eleanor is reading this, I'm sorry that I called your double chin "cute"... it really is, though. So is your tush.)

Krissy