Play Time

We ordered Allie a play gym and got to pick it up on Sunday evening. Within 10 minutes of being introduced to it, she already figured out how to kick her feet up, hit the butterfly and make it light up and play music. She has been trying to grab at the ladybug (she's really not to the point where she can grab anything--except her burp cloth and our shirts!), but has only succeeded in swatting it. This evening, she almost grabbed the tag, so it won't be long before she takes a hold of it. Also, Allie started yesterday looking more at the mirror on her gym. At first, she seemed almost disturbed by it. But, tonight, she was really checking herself out. Another cute thing--she turns to the bee (on the pillow next to her) and chews on its antenna.
She is a very dainty, girlie girl in many ways. When she kicks at her butterfly, she crosses her feet at the ankles and lifts her legs and bottom together. Also, while she's nursing, she points her toes and kicks them like a ballerina. She is a very happy baby and loves to laugh and smile.
She continues to grow; and, while the pediatrician still wants to keep an eye on her weight, she has gained quite a bit since last week's appointment. We were up to 7 lbs., 14 oz. today. We love our lactation consultant, Michele, and would be miserable without her.
Enjoy the pictures of Allie playing with her gym. Tony took the other picture this morning while Allie and I were sleeping on the couch after her first early feeding.
We videotaped Allie with her gym the first night we got it. As soon as we can get a cord to hook up the camcorder to our computer, we will post it so you can watch her play!