The Sattler Scoop: To Gigi's House She Goes...

The exciting news of the week is that I am on Spring Break, which means I get to get in lots of extra snuggles with our Doodlegirl over the coming days. If only I could get a week off after every three weeks of work! I had forgotten how exhausting this whole working thing was (not to mention that I went back at the most stressful time of the year as we are gearing up for our state testing...note to self, February/March would be a GREAT time to have another maternity leave in the way off future...although we saw how things didn't quite go as planned the first time). I thought I would let you in on how Casey has spent the last few weeks with her Gigi. Let's just say I have a lot to live up to in order to keep this girl as entertained as she is at my mom's. Here is a peek into what they spend their days doing:

They play dress up

They have some play time

They sometimes get a little fussy...especially when Gigi starts modeling her crazy shoes

They watch some cartoons

They do some eating

They work on tummy time

They play with favorite toys

They take some naps

...and nap some more

They read some books

They play some music

Seriously, this kid is going to be begging to go back to Gigi's next week. Especially when she realizes how many appointments we have lined up this week! We had our first of many today, which was her initial follow up with the Developmental Pediatrician. The doctor was very impressed at her progress since she last saw Casey at the hospital in December, and said she is seeing mostly 4 month skills (which is right on target for her adjusted age!). We were expecting that they would do another scan to check on her grade 1 brain bleed, but since she is not displaying any signs that the doctors found concerning, they felt it was unnecessary. They will see her again this summer, and then will continue to follow-up occasionally between now and when she starts kindergarten (Umm, I prefer not to think about that WAY far off date when my baby will not be a baby anymore!). Last week's appointments went well, and she celebrated her seven month birthday with a 5 ounce weight gain, for a new total of 12 pounds 6.5 ounces. Looks like we will be breaking out those 6 month clothes pretty soon! This week, Casey also has her regularly scheduled appointments with the Dietitian, Speech Pathologist, and her Specialized Skills Appointment. Fingers crossed she will also get her last Synagis (RSV) shot this week as well. It looks like a busy Spring Break for the Sattler girls! Oh, and Brian and I celebrate our two year wedding anniversary tomorrow! It seems crazy to think it could already be two years! Where has the time gone? Then again, how do we already have a seven month old?

Here are a few more pics of our sweet girl: