my random ramblingsan infrequent (and these days, mostly Mira related…) blog

another set of screwed up flights getting me home after midnight. at the pediatrician for Mira’s one month check-up – she’s weighing in at 8 lbs, 9 oz now. short walk through the park late – the usual…

enjoyable weekend, although still unseasonably cold. took Mira out on numerous strolls around the park and shopping along State Street. bathing seems less traumatic, and my daughter now has more clothes than i do.

nightmare flight delays coming home, and the work week is thankfully over. got the good news that Лена’s parents received their visas and will be able to visit this summer. looking forward to a relaxed weekend.

learning that doing the everyday things are more complicated and difficult with Mira in tow. early afternoon at the orthodontist, then swung by the Russian grocer on the way home. crazy weekend managing a major production deployment from offshore.

finally lost the last of her umbilical cord so we were able to give her a first bath. she hated it…

first time taking Mira around in the bassinet, so we stopped by Macy’s to do a little shopping. nice being so close to everything – the park, shops, restaurants, grocery. nice not having to drive anywhere.

found our groove, managing well with our new parental duties and enjoying the additional responsibilites. dropped by Sri and Jana’s early evening for some newborn photography which was great fun and produced scores of fantastic photos. was nice to finally see all of the things that Лена had knitted and crocheted for the occasion. and, unlike Лена’s maternity session, we went home with the photo dvd.

got everything sorted and packed up for our departure. discharge took forever, but eventually we had Mira in my truck and made the short drive home. great to be back, time to learn our new shared rhythm of life. and maybe once in a while i’ll be posting pictures of someone other than our new bundle of joy here on the blog… 🙂

more feedings, less sleep. must say, newborn dirty diapers are really gross. Argo Tea on the first floor, trying lots of new combinations. walked to the Water Tower food court and brought back dinner for both of us in the evening.

again the same cycles, but a more challenging day as Mira is much more fussy. late morning walk to the cafe again with Лена for breakfast. picked up dinner around the corner from the Cheesecake Factory.