Look Who Got Her Ears Pierced

Gianna went with her Nana and Nonno and got her ears pierced today. I was nervous about it but figured it was better than a. being called a boy (which did happen to me quit a bit as a kid) or b. having to have it done at an older age. I had mine done in second grade and I was so terrified. I guess Gianna cried for about 5 seconds and then was so enthralled with all the fun things to look at that she stopped and decided to look around instead. I love them and am so glad we did it!

My Favorite Baby Items

1. Zip Sheets - these are the best!!! With zip sheets all you have to do is yep you guessed it "zip them off." No more stuggling while changing crib sheets!

http://www.cloudsandstars.com/quickzipcrib.aspx



2. Video Monitor - I have so much peace of mind being able to see Gianna while she sleeps or is trying to fall asleep. If she wakes up in the middle of night I can see if she really needs me or if she is just resituating herself. If she is crying and trying to go to sleep I know if she is about to work it out of if she has her binky stuck on her thumb. Once you have a video monitor I don't think you can ever go back:)




3. Baby Einstein and Praise Baby DVD's- These are a lifesaver Gianna will watch one of these and it gives me 1/2 an hour to run around the house and get some things done. She watches one about three times a week.


4. Baby Bjorn - It's fun going to a park with my nephews and carrying Gigi around in the Bjorn. She is so happy being able to watch everyone and kick her legs.





5. Nature's Touch Papasan Swing - During the first four months of Gianna's life she spent quite a bit of time sleeping and hanging out in her swing. Now she sits in it and plays with her toys while I am working in the kitchen.




6. Bouncer -The bouncer has been used in multiple places since Gigi was born. Today she spends most of her time sitting in it while we are outside gardening.

I was introduced to each of these items by my sister. Thanks Sis for helping make my first 7 months of motherhood so much easier!!!

Fun with Little Friends

Today Gianna and I went over to Erin and Jacks house for a playdate. This was Gianna's first playdate with a boy so she tried to dress really cute.
Last week we had Gianna's two cousins over to play. My sister and I had fun taking pictures of the babies.




Cousins playing on the grass

Little Jack is only 7 months old and he is crawling all over the place! He is a mover:)

Gianna's best friend Ella and her mom Chelsea were there also. I wish I had gotten a picture of Ella's outfit it was a onsie and leg warmers with bows. Loved the outfit!

It was so nice being with two other new moms for a couple of hours today.

The 30 Day Shred!!!

Tomorrow marks day one of the 30 day shred. A couple of my friends on facebook and some of the girls in my office have all committed to do this 20 minute workout for the month of April. I have already done the level one workout once and I was very sore after. I will keep you posted.

Mohawk Morning

Every morning in the Smith house we would give the "hairdo" award to the person who had the most messed up hair. Today Gianna was given the "Hairdo" award for the first time. Check out her Mohawk.

Adventures of a 1st time Mom - THE FLOATER

Gianna did something tonight that I knew would happen eventually but I hoped Mr. F would be the one to experience it first. She was having a fun time in the bath tub when I noticed a look of intensity came upon her face. The grunting and heavy breathing started and sure enough she was doing her business and out came a poop. I pulled her out of the bath so that she would not be sitting in poop water and put her down on her towel. I ran to get a wipe and I got there just in time to catch the rest of the poop that followed. Poop ended up on her leg and all over her towel. I was laughing thinking of all the funny things that happen when you are a mom. I love all of these adventures even the stinky messy ones!

Six Months

Gianna Joy Feliccia

6 Months Old

16 lbs 5oz - 59th percentile

27.5" - 97th percentile



Grabs anything she can get her hands on, rolling over, sleeps 12.5 hours a night, screams in delight, loves to eat and is the joy of my life. I had no idea I could love someone this much.