Matsakis Memories: She Amazes Us Every Day!

Lexie has her 11 month birthday today and she continues to amaze George and I everyday. Whenever we are having a bad day, she can always cheer us up. I have said this many times already but she is just so happy. From the time that we go to get her in her crib in the morning to just before she knows that it is bedtime again, she is happy. She loves to wave and clap especially. She is getting better at blowing kisses and I have been trying to teach her where her nose is this week.

I took her to first Book and Babies class at the Lawrence Public Library last week. That day there were about 15 other babies in attendance. She was captivated by the older lady who leads the story time which lasted for about 10 minutes before she was up and walking in the middle of the circle that was made out of parents and other babies. Lexie took her time sizing up each of the parents and really had no interest in the other babies. She just went round and round in the circle clapping and waving to anyone that would pay attention to her.

We went to a few of the MOMS group functions that were going on during the week last week, it is hard to know whether we will be able to make the playtimes as Lexie's naps usually fall somewhere in the middle of them. This week we went to the McDonald's playtime, which was only as much fun as you make it. She liked the slide and the foam plastic animals but other than that, she would rather go into the dining areas and look at the people. Last Friday there was the open gym at Lawrence Gymnastics Academy and I had been looking forward to that because Lexie loves to do anything daring. They have a Bumble Bee class for infants from a year old to 24 months so I thought that if she seemed interested in some of the equipment and activities at the Open House then maybe I would enroll her in the class. She liked to climb on the mats for a little while but she was far more intrigued with chasing the older kids and she also loved going down the slide. So at this point, I can't see myself spending money to have her do things that she can do at a park for free. I will continue to try to take her to the open gym sessions though to see if she develops any further interest.

She was on a mission!

Loving the LGA!

Last week was quite long as it was George's first road game vs Georgia Tech. He left on Friday and by then I was absolutely exhausted from the week.

George and Lexie reading time

I decided to invite some of my girlfriends over to watch the game on Saturday, it was nice to have some adult time and to be able to enjoy the game in the comfort of my home where Lexie can run around freely. My friend, Laura, brought her little boy Carter, whom Lexie loves playing with. I don't think that Carter has the same feelings. Whenever they play together it takes them awhile to play nicely. Laura had a work function to attend after the football game had finished so I watched Carter for her. We went on a wagon ride and they chased each other around the house. It was so much fun! Thanks Carter for hanging out with us!