Catching up on what was missed

Months have passed, and much has changed. I am going to try my best to document the past few months in several smaller posts instead of one HUGE one!

The Autumn of 2011 was a busy one for the Coleman house. I don't think it was just because we had a new little one at home either. Dan had recently started a new job at the University of Delaware, 9 days before Haley was born, and he also teaches a beginners Computer class at the UD site in Dover. Put that on top of being highly involved at church, with friends, and with family, you have a busy life. Then throw in a new baby, a wife who started back to work part time and is just as involved...it gets busy!

I am extremely thankful for a job that allows me to be a stay at home mom too. I work just enough hours to enjoy working, while not feeling like I'm missing Haley growing up. We have an agreement, her babysitters and I. They are not allowed to tell me anything NEW that she does. If they saw her crawl first, they couldn't say anything until I saw it. I know they probably see many firsts, but it makes me feel better to think maybe I have. I am also very grateful for wonderful caretakers for Haley; Nana and Granddad Coleman (Dan's parents) and my Aunt Jane and Uncle Skip. They love her so much and I don't have to worry about bad influences or poor care. It's a great load off of my mind that I can focus on work while I'm there and know Haley is getting wonderful care and love!

One of Haley's first Roll-overs

Looking back, it's all gone by so fast. But at the time it wasn't....having an infant, surviving sleepless nights, going to work the next day, wondering why she didn't want to nap so that Mommy could nap. Then I heard stories....the kind that leave you cold...scared...nervous. 3-4 hours of sleep a night, every night. Spit up, blow outs, reflux, chronic ear infections. My angelic daughter had NONE of these problems. Sure, we had a few rough nights, but nothing compared to some mothers I know. Once again, thankful for our 'easy' daughter. And convinced we can't be that fortunate for our future children to be the same way!

The many faces of Haley

(in the early months)

Modeling

Dan calls this her "turtle" smile 

Whatchoo talkin' bout Willis?

Get out! Really???