Fussy Baby

Today, I got a call at work from King's Keep right before four PM. It was Miss Megan calling to say that you were extra fussy today, Katy, and that you REFUSED your 3:30PM feeding! It must be something serious if you refuse to eat, Katy, because you LOVE to eat (and have the cute chubby rolls to prove it)! So, I left work early and picked you up. Once I got there, you were being held by Miss Nancy. You were fussy but brightened up once you saw me. You fell asleep on the car ride home. You didn't have a fever and you didn't pull at your ear (signs of ear infections). I checked all over you body for bites, rashes, marks, etc. but found nothing. You do, however, want to put EVERYTHING in your mouth. We called the pediatrician's office and they recommended a little Tylenol along with some teething gel. Once you got home, you played, ate some rice cereal and you were in a generally good mood until about six PM. At which time, you were fussy but it was more of an "I'm sleepy" fussy than a "something is wrong" fussy. So, we bathed you, fed you and put you to bed a little earlier than usual.

Second Day at King's Keep

When I picked you up from daycare, today, you were all smiles and giggles, Katy! You had the teachers smiling and amazed at how long you giggled! I'm happy to report that you did not greet me with "THE Look", today, but instead greeted me with squinty eyes and a "Hi, Mommy! I'm happy to see you!" smile.

When Daddy dropped you off, today, Miss Silvia told him that you were very attentive, yesterday during story time. She said that you liked looking at the book and looking at the pictures. I think we have a reader on our hands...! Yay!

First Day at King's Keep

Packed and ready to go to King's Keep!

Today was your first day at King's Keep, Katy. We got all of your supplies- changes of clothes, diapers, bottles, mobile, etc.- laid out and ready the night before so we were ready to hit the ground running, this morning. Last night was so-so, sleep-wise. You woke up once for a feeding and then we had a really, really bad thunderstorm that roared into town in the wee hours of the morning. This morning, you were up before the alarm and fed, dressed and out the door by 7:12AM. Daddy dropped you off along with all of your gear and I picked you up in the evening.

Miss Susan reported that you had a good day- you ate all of your bottles and napped some throughout the day. Though, I don't think you napped as well as you would have at home. However, instead of greeting me with your usual smiles and giggles, you greeted me with "The Look" (the one that says, "Mommy, why did you leave me here? I'm not happy with you!"). Once we got home, you relaxed and started to be your usual smiley self.

Overall, it was a positive first day and a strong start. Let's keep this momentum going...!

King's Keep Observation

Today, we went to your daycare center, King's Keep http://www.kingskeeponline.com/Main/homepage.aspx, to observe the infant room before you start attending June 1, 2010. We got to meet your teachers, Miss Silvia, Miss Susan and Miss Megan. Miss Silvia and Miss Susan were kind enough to walk us through the daily routine in the infant room. We got to meet your future playmates and observe how things work at King's Keep. I have to admit, the babies were all pretty happy and there wasn't a whole lot of crying in the hour and a half that we were there (a good sign!).