Sing/Talk

My life has become a musical. Yep, that's right, a musical. And not just any musical mind you, not the ones with lots of talking and then the characters spontaneously break out into song. No, think more along the lines of the latest Les Miserables where Hugh and Anne "sing-talk" (very technical term) their way through their lines. 

Here at the McCurry house we "sing-talk" about all sorts of things, finding parking spots, eating, changing clothes, pooping (yes, pooping). 

I told Dan I feel like Jan Levinson from The Office. No, not the crazy side of Jan (although there is some of that) but the mommy side of Jan, and I hope you're not thinking "Son of a Preacher Man". Think the "sing-talk" side of Jan.

Why do we "sing-talk"? 'Cause we're in love. Of course with each other but also with our daughter. You do stupid stuff when you're in love; like first boyfriend kind of love. Head in the clouds, deliriously happy, sing your way through the day kind of love, even if there are a lot of bodily fluids, it's still worth singing about. 

Baby Girl 9 weeks old

Entertain Me

The MANY faces of baby:

Two Months

This precious girl slept for the fist half of our photo shoot

Two months, where did those last 8 weeks go? It's so special to see you grow before our eyes. I watch your eyes and just know you are absorbing all the information you can and learning something new. 

 You have discovered your hands this week, bringing them to your mouth after going cross eyed with concentration. We also have a new babysitter for you; the ceiling fan. Good thing we have two in our house. You spend hours, and I do mean hours, cooing in delight at something so big that you can finally see, moving or not you seem to get excited about it. 

Speaking of moving your dad and I are thinking of starting a series of workout dvds based on your movements. When we lay you on your back you spend almost the whole time thrashing your hands in the air and against your belly, all while your feet and legs are suspended in the air (talk about strong abs) and then simultaneously move your head from side to side. I wonder how many calories you're burning? 

The many faces of baby

Happy Two Months!

Back in style

Ever notice how babies can pull off fashion trends that wouldn't be acceptable unless you were a baby…..I'm pretty sure no one else could pull off something so outdated and come out looking so adorable. 

Exhibit A: Giant hair bows.

Pretty sure the last person to successfully pull off a giant bow on their head was Lisa Turtle on Saved By the Bell. But somehow she rocks it!

Looking very skeptical about this blog post material.

Exhibit B: Tucked in shirts

Since we are not cast members of 90210 tucking your shirt into your jeans would also be ruled out in 2015 but somehow she manages to come out on top, resourceful and cute.

And last but not least Exhibit C: Socks OVER pants. 

We find that the only way to get her out of the house with socks in place (and not kicked off) is to wear them over the pants. Stylin'? Let's ask our friends from the 80's. 

She may be committing a fashion faux pas (and since she doesn't dress herself it's really me who's committing the crime here) but I suppose a girls got to do what a girls got to do.

One Month

Happy one month precious girl. Some days it feels like you've been here forever and some days I wonder how a month has passed already. I'm gonna blame it on the sleep deprivation. 

This month you met your Harris grandparents. They pretty much fell for you the minute they saw you. You seem to have that effect on people. Your dad also walks around like he has his head in the clouds, I think its a mix of lack of sleep and a deep love for you, but mostly the deep love right?

Our girl and Dan's Bear from his childhood. Can you guess its name? Wait for it......Teddy. Love the creativity babe!

Names you might hear around the house if you were to stop by: Precious one, precious girl and pretty lady. Seems we think she's pretty good lookin'

Pinterest copy cat, I couldn't resist.

This is your first time to wear a short sleeve shirt. How do I know that? I'm a first time mom silly, we keep track of weird things like that. I also know this because the weather is changing. When the seasons change in Alabama we have crazy weather patterns, like a drop of 55 degrees between night and day (that is today). 

The changes in weather seem to represent the ever changing status in our home. Life with a newborn is not really consistent. There have been a few tearful breakdowns because of this (mine, not yours thankfully). Your mom doesn't really do well with change and here I am thrust into it. Thanks for bearing with me this month pretty lady as we navigate these waters together. You are doing a great job at learning how to be a baby! Now on to month two.

Finally here

Happy first week of life sweet girl! Well, first week outside the womb. It really is strange to think that just last Tuesday you were kicking around inside of me and this Tuesday you were kicking around in your rock n' play. My mind is still struggling to grasp that reality. We are so thankful you are here and healthy. You've done a good job impressing us with your skills, your eating skills- back up to 8 pounds from Saturday to Monday, your pooping skills- yes, you are regular, and your sleeping skills- I think this is my favorite  skill you've modeled so far; thanks for those mid size stretches as night, I think we are both better people because of it. 

We think you are the most precious you can be, don't tell the other newborns but you are our favorite!

Happy growing! Thanks for making us parents.

40 weeks

Happy 40 weeks baby girl! Well, really 40 weeks and some days. We are quickly approaching the finish line, at least we keep thinking, and you keep surprising us with how long you're camping out in there. I promise we are not scary people but maybe you just need more time to marinate. Perhaps this is a telling sign of your personality, I too dislike being told what to do, being kept to a timeline and doing what people expect, so I'll be the first to say, you go girl! You show 'em who's boss. We'll keep right on supporting you. 

The doctor and I agreed yesterday that we would check things out again on Monday before setting an date to induce. 'Cause really, who likes to be rushed? Instead we are praying for progress and trusting that the Lord has a plan for this part of the process, we know he wouldn't leave us now!

We, yes your dad is a little anxious to meet you too, were happy to hear that there has been some change in my body from last week to yesterday. Your stats are still 'textbook perfect' as the doctor said and things are "happening", just a little slower than I imagined. But again, we trust you and my body and most of all the Lord to bring you about all in good time. See you soon precious one!