A Day in the life of

Isabelle Grace and Mommy (on a day that Daddy is working!)

5:30 am: Isabelle wakes crying - Mommy changes, nurses, and rocks her back to sleep! (successfully - sometimes she is up for the day at this point)

6:20 am: Mommy back in bed :)

7:00 am: Daddy leaves for work

8:30 am: Isabelle wakes giggling and scooting around her crib - Mommy nurses and changes her.

9:00 am: Isabelle plays in her exersaucer in the kitchen while Mommy makes and eats breakfast.

9:30 am: Upstairs in Isabelle's room. Isabelle practices crawling and plays while Mommy grades two papers :)

10:00 am: Mommy checks email and responds to work emails - Isabelle is very good on Mommy's lap.

10:30 am: Isabelle eats solids (applesauce today) she seems to like it! Mommy washes dishes while Isabelle scoots around in her walker.



11:00 am: Isabelle is cranky - Mommy rocks her for 15 minutes and she is down for a nap at 11.

11:30 am: Isabelle wakes from her nap due to a dirty diaper!

11:45 am: Mommy nurses Isabelle

12:00 pm: Mommy makes lunch for herself (turkey hot dogs) and she eats on the back porch while Isabelle enjoys the sun in her exersaucer.

12:30 pm: Isabelle and Mommy go upstairs and read a couple books - Isabelle eats half of a banana.

1:00 pm: Isabelle is cranky - Mommy gives her independent play time in her room - she calms some.

1:30 pm: Isabelle takes her medicine - and she is down for a nap.

3:30 pm: Isabelle wakes happily and nurses.

4:00 pm: Mommy and Isabelle skype Daddy at work :D

4:30 pm: We go on a walk to get the mail - short walk today b/c the wind is cold

5:00 pm: Isabelle plays in her bouncer while Mommy reads the mail.

5:30 pm: Mommy eats dinner - Isabelle is acting tired.

5:45 pm: Isabelle and Mommy play with Isabelle activity table. Isabelle is able to "cruise" to the different sides of the table. Mommy is VERY proud!

6:00 pm: Mommy nurses Isabelle early b/c she seems cranky and tired.

6:30 pm: Mommy wakes up Isabelle from nursing - and Isabelle is not happy about it!! But, Mommy wants Isabelle to sleep through the night! Start Isabelle's laundry.

7:00 pm: Mommy washes dishes - clothes in the dryer - Isabelle playing in her room.

7:30 pm: Mommy feeds Isabelle solids (chicken and sweet potatoes) then plays with Isabelle on the couch while watching Jeopardy :)

8:00 pm: Isabelle and Mommy go upstairs for quiet play before bed.

8:30 pm: Bath time - Isabelle VERY happy!

9:00 pm: Mommy gives Isabelle a bottle - nurses her a little and she's asleep in her crib!

10:00-11:00 pm: A little Mommy time in front of the TV!

11:00 pm: Mommy in bed :)

6:00 am: Mommy wakes Isabelle to nurse - and puts her back to bed.

9:00 am: DADDY HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Relaxing day with Daddy :)