Project 366: Days 162-168

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain

162.366 Walking to the car for our Mommy-Daughter Date, you noticed some ducks flying overhead and quacking. "Hi ducks!" you yelled as you watched, waving. You say hello to everything and everyone these days.

163.366 Little Baby, how you've grown! Already holding your head up so strong and happy to sit in the bumbo for the first time. -Apr 29, 2016 The next day we documented the bumbo feat. You have to suck on your fist and sometimes your thumbs. Then you noticed your sweet, chubby feet, entranced. Of course, Big Sister was jealous and wanted to try out the bumbo too, which got a good fit of giggles.

164.366 We read "Time for a Hug" (my favorite because I get lots of great hugs) and "Giraffes Can't Dance" (Here you are pretending to be an elephant). Then we played "Mr. Bear, Mr. Bear, Are You Awake?", had a tickle fight, and learned how to shake our hair wildly, which is your new favorite because of your amazing bouncy curls which have gotten so long.

165.366 Baby Margaret must have been fussy because you calmed her and swaddled her and placed her in the baby swing. You are actually quite natural at holding your babies, patting their bottoms, and saying "It's okay, Baby. Shh. Shh."

166.366 Your Poppy made this beautiful Trolley for Christmas, and it has certainly gotten its mileage. "Ding! Ding!" you say as you push it along.

167.366 Is there anything that gives a tired mommy greater relief than when a little baby falls asleep in the car and stays asleep all the way to the nursery? Baby carrier naps are the best!

168.366 What lucky little girls you are to know your aunties so well. Aunt "Cece," as Big Sister calls her, stays with us some weekends to help me get you girls to church in the morning if Daddy's working, and she has become a big hit in our house.