One Month Already!

I really can't believe that we've had little Alexa for one month.  Despite the lack of a users manual, we are


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 enjoying parenthood. Day by day she seems to be more aware of her surroundings and spends more time with her eyes open, intently gazing on objects and people around her. She also continues to amaze and delight us with a myriad of facial expressions and ever gesticulating hands.

What is truly amazing is that she already has some likes and dislikes. She likes to sleep on her right side and manages to roll to her side if she is placed on her back. She does not like her hands swaddled since she sleeps with her hands curled up next to her face. She does like to be held all the time and will let me know that she is not happy when I put her down. And she is not at all startled when the dogs bark but will jump every time someone uses the ice maker. I wish I could capture every little cute squeaky noise she makes because I know it won't be long before those sounds are no more.

As for me, I am loving motherhood; even with the sleepless nights and even during the moments when nothing seems to sooth her. Each day goes by so incredibly fast which is somewhat surprising because most of my time is spent feeding, holding and taking care of her.

I'm on a mission to shape up this post baby body with a daily does of P90X or Yoga, but admittedly, it's difficult. My goal is to be in better shape than before baby by the end of October so wish me luck.

And there it is...the cry of my little one. Mommy duty never ends and I love it.