Things I Love About Lucy Mills (Just To Name a Few)

Her Smiles Sometimes I feel like they are reserved just for me! In the mornings when she wakes up and sees my face, or when I am feeding her or changing her, our eyes lock and she smiles the biggest, brightest smiles. Her entire face lights up and all seems right with the world during those moments.
Her Expressions Lucy Mills has so many facial expressions for any given second. She, of course ,has her happy, smiling face; but she has a pouty face where she sticks her bottom lip out and almost looks frightened of something. She looks so sad but when she makes this face but Travis and I start laughing because she just looks so darn cute! I also like her sleepy face. This one is like her daddy's. She gets a tired expression and her eyelids get really pink. Travis' do the same thing...I call them sleepy eyes. Other times she scrunches up her nose and makes an O-shape with her lips. This one is pretty funny...
When She Looks At Me Only There have been several times when we are either out in public or in a crowded place like church or a Monavie meeting, and Lucy Mills will look at me only. Her eyes just stay steady one me no matter who comes up or what noises she hears. So many people have commented "oh, she only has eyes for her mama" which of course I love to hear! When She Falls Asleep In My Arms From the beginning I try to have Lucy Mills fall asleep on her own in the crib. She does this beautifully and without tears (usually). But there are those special moments when she falls asleep while I am holding her during a feeding or if we are not at home. Her little body just goes limp and she nestles against my chest. I treasure these tender moments because I know she will be all grown up before long.

Sleeping Through The Night! Yes, that's right...Miss Priss began sleeping through the night at 9 weeks old. I have her on a great schedule which allows 4 naps a day and a full nights sleep until 8am. And let me say a rested mama is a happy mama! Her looks It blows my mind how the Lord can bring together 2 people who look nothing alike and create a little person who resembles Mommy and Daddy. I have dark features and olive skin while Travis has lighter skin, green eyes, and blonde (well, part blonde part grey) hair. Lucy Mills has turned out to be a good combination of us both. Some people say they see me in her, but most say she looks like Trav. One thing is for sure - God made her a unique little being and I am just happy she is mine! Her Hands Even before she was born, Lucy Mills has been all about the hands. In my ultrasound pictures she had her hands sweetly under her chin and alongside her face. As an infant she sleeps with them either on her cheek or over her eyes. It's precious! People have even commented "I bet she will be a hand model one day!" I guess we'll see...
here her sweet hand is on mine while I am giving her a bottle...

I am sure this list will continue to grow as the days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years. But at 12 weeks old, these are the things I have come to love and adore in my sweet one. While these things bring a smile to my face, motherhood is not all a walk in the park. There have been hard moments, sleepless nights, acid reflux, milk allergies, more poopy diapers than I can count, shots, setting up a schedule, and ear piercing crying, BUT, I can honestly say that every second is worth it if it means I can be with this precious child everyday.
I look forward to seeing this list of favorites grow and grow and grow...

Funny Friends and New Things

Well it has been another rainy week in SC so we have had lots of days indoors. But that's ok because Lucy Mills is discovering all of her new little friends that hang out just above her bed and even above her pink boppy seat. Some friends of ours, the McCardles, gave us this great, colorful mobile with cute little animals that hang down. I hung it on Lucy Mills' crib this week and she will stare at it forever, just so intriged. Wish I had done it sooner!

Don't you just love this sweet face? Everything in this world is brand new to her and she seems to be soaking it all in.

And here is another buddy. I have been putting her in this boppy seat (it's a life saver actually, especially when I am making dinner!) But just recentley has the little lady bug come to life for her. She gazes at it and even swings her arms to touch it.

Another milestone is that Lucy Mills is doing a great job sitting and holding her head up. She is still a little wobbly but getting stronger everyday. We started putting her in her blue bumpo seat to help her get used to sitting up on her own. She likes it for a few minutes but then I think she gets tired of holding he head up.

love that deer caught in the headlights look!

hmmm...who is this guy???

sitting up like a big girl...looking just like Daddy when he watches TV :)

funny faces for the camera...

Lucy Mills goes to Litchfield

Travis and I packed up the car on a beautiful Friday afternoon, piled Lucy Mills and Maggie Mae in the back, and made our first trip as a family down to the beach. We picked the perfect weekend. There was not a cloud in the sky and the chilly November temperature made for plenty of snuggle time! We enjoyed walking on the beach, going out for breakfast, watching plenty of college football, and even visiting with some special friends who were also vacationing. The last time Travis and I came down to Litchfield back in May, we were celebrating our one year anniversary. I was also five and a half months pregnant with Lucy Mills. What a joy it was to have her here this time!

family picture on the beach...
Mommy with her two babies...

Daddy and Lulu

Mommy and Lucy Mills - view from our condo

...she is not sure about the camera

Daddy sharing his excitement at a Gamecock touchdown with Lulu

Smiling for Mommy - melting my heart again

It is so nice to have fun getaways, but Travis and I decided that there is no place like home. I am always excited to take a trip but usually I am ready to come back home too.

Georgia on My Mind and Halloween Time

Well this was Lucy Mills' first Halloween and we enjoyed the weekend by taking a trip down to Travis' parents house in Columbus, Georgia. She did great on her first road trip. I suppose she must have known that lots of hugs and kisses awaited her as the Mason side of the family eagerly anticipated her arrival. Even though the weather was cold and rainy, we snuggled up to enjoy the company, SEC football games on TV, and yummy taco soup.

Lucy Mills was the center of attention, especially when I put her in her Halloween costume. Although our little pumpkin was not thrilled to dress up, we had to commemorate the milestone.



Tolerating the outfit...

to "get me out of this!"

Lucy Mills with her Papa T, batting her long lashes I'm sure...

Enjoying some time with her Grandmother

Lucy Mills meeting her great grandmother - Grandmaw

...looking a little cross-eyed but still cute :)

Thank you for a great weekend Grandmother and Papa T! We can't wait to come back at Christmas!

"Pink is My Signature Color"

I was so excited to find out in May that the baby I was pregnant with was a precious little girl. Part of the fun in expecting a girl is all the pink accessories in decorating the nursery. I was not quite sure that I wanted to paint the room pink, but when I saw this bedding by Serena and Lilly I fell in love with it. A soft pink paint color soon covered the four nursery walls. My mom, Lucy Mills' Suggie, and I had so much fun getting the room together. We pulled out my old baby dolls, tea sets, and story books to line the white shelves. Travis' parents gave us the most comfortable glider chair to complete the room. I have spent many nights in that comfy chair, rocking Lucy Mills back to dreamland. I really love her sweet room. When I think about it I am reminded of my favorite movie Steel Magnolias when Julia Roberts' character is discussing her wedding colors. In her defensive yet proud, southern accent claims, I like pink...pink is my signature color. So is ours Lucy Mills, so is ours.

Two Months!

Lucy Mills,

What a life changing two months it has been! We have had every emotion that comes with being first time parents. To having an infant in the special care nursery for six days, to being up at night with you, to struggling through severe acid reflux and a milk allergy. But more importantly counting the kisses we give you and it's still not enough, being Daddy's audience every night when he plays songs on his guitar, and rocking you to sleep in your pink nursery, staring in complete amazement of how beautiful you are. All in all, you are such a joy. Two months have already gone by so quickly and I just want to be mindful to soak up the moments in our days together. I have a feeling that they will go by too fast.

Sleepy girls

With all of the rainy days we've had around here lately, some days Lucy Mills and I agree to have a pajama day. This was one of those days and Trav came home to find his girls napping the afternoon away...