Spring swings in

Thankfully, Nacho has had a great schedule this month and we've been trading off childcare duties with ease. As we've observed for some time now, it's amazing how easy she can be when you are dealing with her one-on-one.  Though she seems to be a very social little girl, I think the extra stimulation of mommy and daddy around at the same time, or extra house guests seems to hype her up a bit.  But the days when she is happy to play in her crib for a bit between feedings or takes 2 hour long naps and sings herself to sleep are the best.

Of course, Elisa continues to impress us with her many expressions and shrieks of joy.  She does some pretty funny dancing as well when she stands on your lap and moves her hips and shoulders. We're nearing the 8 month mark next week and it's cool to feel little tooth buds working their way to the surface on her bottom gums. No actual teeth yet, but we're close...so close! She's also been moving her bedtime up a little bit and now goes down most nights between 8:30 and 9:30pm. This is a welcome change since even a month ago, we had many nights where she was eating her last bottle at those times. Somehow just regaining a few hours in the evening to eat dinner, watch tv, or clean up without her is like gold. It feels like I've done something right.

We haven't had too many warm spring days yet, though there have been plenty with sunshine. Here are a few pics Nacho snapped at the park behind our apartment. Enjoy and more soon!