Wide Awake

Cassandra is spending more time awake...

and exploring her world one chew toy...er, item at a time.

At Last, We Meet...

Cassandra finally got to meet Uncle Steve today.  She has now met all the immediate family in town.

She decided that she would wiggle for him...and lost her hat in the process.

Cassandra got to see Cousin Samantha again.  She was awake this time.



Letting the Parents Sleep

Last night was a great night for Cassandra (or rather, her parents).  She sleep for two blocks of time that were four hours each.  Her parents were happy to have sleep with limited interruptions.  Here is a picture of Cassandra showing us she is ready for bed.

You can tell she is yawning, not crying, based on the fact her face is not beet red.

And this is Cassandra telling us it is time to end the photo shoot.

Little Wiggle Worm

While she was pregnant, Janice noted that Cassandra liked to move around.  She ran from the doctor when he was trying to listen to her heart.  She moved every few minutes, even when asleep.  In fact, Janice at one point said, "The baby has ADD, just like Daddy!"  Even in labor, she would not stay in one place.  She moved so much, the nurse gave up on the external monitor and went with an internal one.  That is what left the two red lines on her head.

In case you have never noticed, I'm not very good at sitting still.  Over the last week, we have noticed how much she moves in her sleep even now.

Well, this morning she outdid herself.  She managed to wiggle half way out of her diaper.  Of course, like Uncle Greg, she has no hips.  (He's one of those skinny people that make normal people sick.)  Thankfully, she did not grace us with any significant presents.

My Little Helper

Janice's computer is in need of a rebuild.  It won't do much past booting.  Cassandra decided to help me with this project.  She just doesn't feel the need to be down with mommy (who is napping) and insisted on keeping me company.  At this stage, I don't argue with her.  I think she might be more stubborn.

Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction

You would think that the most difficult thing a baby could do was to be born.  You would be wrong...at least in Cassandra's case.  After being born, she simply looked around at us like we were the freak show.  It was only later, when the mean nurses starting cleaning her, that she began to make noise.  I should have see the signs then.

Cassandra is very frequently mad with us.  Every time we change her diaper or when we give her a bath, she lets us know that our treatment of her is undignified and unacceptable for the future Empress.  She cries with her entire body.  Her face, body and limbs turn red, except her knuckles.  Those, including the joints on her feet, turn white.  At one point, Janice told me to hurry up with the diaper change because Cassandra was starting to hurt her ears.  I can't wait until she is a teenager.  God help us!

Cassandra's First Party

Cassandra attended her first party today.  Of course, it was an intimate affair that included only the closest family and friends.  There were several children, three infants, and even a dog.  After a long day, she was too tired to actually be awake at the party.  Still, we learned that loud noise doesn't wake her, only loud noises preceded by quiet.

Daddy had to stop by work after the party to pick up some files.  While sitting in the parked car in the building's lot, Cassandra decided it would be a good time to test out her lungs.  The car has very good acoustical properties I've been told by Janice.

Sorry, no pictures today.