Barley Cereal and a new couch

So yesterday evening Delilah had her 1st "solid" food. The doctor recommended we start feeding her some cereal with breast milk to help "put some fat on that tiny body". So that is what we did. And she LOVED IT! We had her sit in her bumbo seat while we all sat at the table. Daniel video taped as we fed her barley and breast milk. It was so sweet. IT WENT EVERYWHERE! I loved every moment of it. She was not sure at first but by the end she thought it was the best thing ever. Today my Mother in Law fed her again, and she kept trying to put the spoon in her mouth on her own. It is all happening so fast.

Her check up went well, she is 11 lbs. 8 oz and her head circumference is 15. Still a little small, but the doctor said she is "advanced physically". Like he had to tell me, just kidding! It is nice to see her doing so well since she did come so darn early. Anyway, back in a month for a weight check!

Daniel had a good time in New York, and is glad to be home. I am glad he is home too. I am not sure how single Moms do it, more power to them! I did miss him. So since he came home he missed Delilah so much she slept in our bed again the last two nights, however, right now, she is in her crib, so pray it stays that way most of the night?

We also got a new couch. I love it. I feel so grown up sometimes, like hello, I am still 17 in my mind, I should not be paying bills, cooking, cleaning, and being a mom, let alone buying a couch! But hey, it is a nice place to sit!

Delilah taught me this week that the warmth of a human can bring much peace and comfort. I had missed having Daniel home and in our bed, but I also missed my little one. The breath of a child is so sweet, so calming, it taught me, instinctively to slow down and really rest. And trust me, I need it this week!

** I just heard a strange noise coming from the monitor, I have it placed in the crib, I go in and she is playing with it! PLAYING WITH IT! The most wonderfully surprising child! I just love it!