Daycare

Today was Anthony's first full day at daycare and my first full day back at work. (Yesterday we both did half days to ease into it.) He did really well and, I must admit, so did I. Tuesday was incredibly difficult dropping him off and, although it has gotten a little easier, it's still tough leaving him. Luckily the staff at London Bridge love him and they post pictures on Facebook so I get to see him throughout the day. I'm busy enough at work that it keeps me from thinking about Anthony constantly, but I still miss him all day and my favorite part of the day is picking him up at 5!

Here's a couple of pictures they've taken of him:

August 12

August 13

August 13

Back to Work

I just got word that I'll be returning to work after our vacation next week and I'm a wreck. I knew it was going to have to happen (although I hoped it wouldn't) and now I'm so scared. I know that the daycare will take good care of Anthony, but I'm going to miss spending my entire day with him after being with him for three months. I'm still looking for positions that will let me work from home so that he can stay with me, but I need to get back to work to bring in another income. This is probably going to be the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

2 Months

Likes

• Looking at my own feet!
• Being in water: the bath, the pool, even the ocean!
• Looking at the mobile on my swing and the star on my play mat.
• Listening to music; both from my toys and on Mommy and Daddy's phones!

Dislikes

• Taking long naps.
• Humidity.
• Riding in the car sometimes.
• Napping in my crib.
• Having the hiccups.

Monthly Milestones

• I give big smiles when I'm happy; especially when I see Mommy and Daddy!
• I purposefully put my hands into my mouth.
• I'm eating more!
• I'm sleeping longer and better at night.
• I reach for things when I'm on my play mat and kick my legs a lot.
• I rub my eyes when I get tired.

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We went to Anthony's two month doctor appointment this morning and he is in great health! He now weighs 10lbs 15oz and measures 23 1/4 inches long! He also got his first round of vaccinations, including three shots, which he did very well with! We'll go back to the doctor in September for his 4 month appointment.

After his doctor appointment, we went to four daycares in East Greenwich for tours. We narrowed it down to three, but one of those doesn't have an available spots for an infant for August, so we're down to two. Matt and I like both, but we each have a favorite so now it's just deciding on one.

Our last errand today was a meeting with Brother Boniface at St. Pius about Anthony's baptism. We're all set for July 13 and just have to get Anthony's godfather, Nick's, paperwork to the church. And here is his adorable baptism invitation: