All smiles

I caught the end of a smile!

Billy sure looks happy here, huh? lol

Two days ago Averyana turned one month old! I can't believe it has already been a month. She is up to 9 lbs 12 oz...our little piggy loves to eat! She's even getting some fat rolls on her legs- and they are adorable! She smiled at me for the first time the other day, and it wasn't gas bubbles! I kissed her on the cheek and was talking to her in a special voice and she smiled. It was so awesome. Now, she is doing it all the time. It's truly amazing how much they change in such a short amount of time. She is beginning to notice so much more now. Before, she kind of just stared off into space. Now she is focusing on things. I was feeding her the other day and Robbie (my cat) jumped up on the couch next to us and her eyes followed him as he found himself a spot to lay down. It's the first time she has noticed one of the cats! I am trying to take as many pictures as I can because soon we won't be able to believe just how tiny she used to be!

I am deciding whether or not I will return to work and it is one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make. Billy and I have both agreed that we do not want to put her in daycare when she is this little. No amount of money will be worth it. So since there is no one we trust enough to leave her with it looks like I will be staying home! I plan on trying to get something part time so I can bring in a little income, but we will have to see. I am deeply going to miss my job and the cool things I was involved in. I know I will go back to work, as soon as we are comfortable leaving her at daycare. I have worked since I was 15, so this is going to be a major adjustment for me! But now I have the best job in the world- taking care of my lovely little girl.