Tummy Time

She's Offically a Wall

Maren has been talking to us for a few weeks now and and everyday her voice changes. She started out low and steady:



And since then I've found the more she talks, the more she has to say and it just wouldn't be right if it wasn't a high pitched squeal! I think Brent's right, she she sounds like a Wall (Virginia's side of the family :)) A sound I will never tire of!

And So It Begins...

Maren rolled over for the first time this morning! I was already at work for the day (boo!) when Brent sent me an IM:

"Maren rolled over from back to stomach this morning while she was playing. i was in the bathroom, she started yelling because she hates being on her stomach!"

That's my girl! I can just imagine. First the surprise of suddenly being on her stomach, followed by the frustration...she hates tummy time! I proceeded to tell everyone who would listen. When I picked her up from daycare Miriam told me she had done it again! I'm trying to capture video, but she only does it when I'm not looking.

Chronicles of Missy Moo

I'm starting this blog for a couple of reasons. First, I want to chronicle Maren's life as we live it so she will have a record to look back on - I want to capture those special moments that are so easily forgotten. To this end, I already have a weekly journal of her first few months but it's not publicly accessible. Which brings me to the second reason I'm starting this blog. I want to connect with family that isn't here to share personally in Maren's day to day life. I think family relationships are so important and this blog is one way to start a connection and keep it real. I want our families to share in the special moments and have stories to share with Maren about "I remember when you...". My hope is that this blog will be a platform for family connections and shared memories. Missy Moo, this is for you and all the great people that love you!