Simple, but Perfect

Apparently, when you have a baby, husbands are supposed to give you a "push present." I wish there was a better name. I definitely wanted something special to commemorate McKenzie but it took me a while to find what I really wanted. My criteria was that it should be simple and personal. I also wanted something I could add to, if and when we are blessed with another child. David Adams, a jeweler in Fayetteville, had just what I was looking for. They create each ring at the shop and should you have another child, you just buy another ring. They look very cute stacked together on your finger. And bonus, you get a price break when you buy a second one!! Although you can't see it, the ring has her first and middle names engraved on it.

Sweet Moments

I can safely say that neither of us thought we could love someone so much.

Injury

McKenzie sustained her first injury last week. How? Well, since it's me telling the story I'll say that Brant shoved her head into my toenail. Brant, on the other hand, would say that I kicked her! Neither are exactly right.

My feet were in Brant's lap. McKenzie was sitting up on Brant's lap when she made one of those jerky, uncoordinated baby movements and fell forward. Onto my toe. And before you go accusing me of not keeping neat, trim nails, please know that I had a pedicure less than a week ago. I guess she just happened to hit it on the perfect angle. So, just a small little cut above her right eye. Doesn't seem to bother her much!

Smiley Face

We have about thirty nicknames and counting for McKenzie right now and "Smiley Face" is one of my favorites.

Four-Wheelin'

My dad is very anxious to get McKenzie out on the mule, which is kind of like a mini-truck crossed with a 4-wheeler. Because it has no doors, I nixed the idea until she is a bit older. So, she goes 4-wheelin' in a slightly different way...

Borrrrrr-ing

The Razorbacks played their first game two weeks ago. McKenzie cared very little about the game.

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Month Two

McKenzie went in for her two month check-up last week and I wanted to post her stats.

Weight: 10lbs, 9 ounces (50th percentile)

Length: 22.5 inches (60th percentile)

Head Circumference: 15 inches (only 40th percentile, despite how huge her head looks in the picture below!)

She got three shots and did really well. I mean, she let out the longest, loudest cry I've ever heard, but calmed down just as soon as Brant picked her up. The shots actually affected her more later in the afternoon. She was crying and inconsolable like never before. I finally gave her some Tylenol and she calmed down within 20 minutes. I really wish babies came with instruction manuals!

We moved her from our bed to the crib this week and that's going ok. When she wakes up, she eats so I think she's waking up because she's hungry, not because she is uncomfortable. I have one more week before I go back to work so hopefully she'll really be used to the crib by then.

Oh and she's really smiling a lot now and even laughing. Makes us love her even more, if that's even possible!