Mama update: The struggle is real! Both staying and home and going back to work are definitely challenging. Nevertheless, I think going back to work is, even more, a delicate juggling act. I have to plan my day more than I did before I had Juniper. On another note, my lost hair is growing back and I have a bad case of baby hairs sprouting up. It's super annoying to see all of my tiny hairs pop up; however, I am glad it is growing back. I am going through a strange hair phase right now. I am not sure what to do with it as I transition into a new head of hair. Also, I am struggling to find the time and write lately. I've been so busy that I would rather catch some zzz's; even though I am behind, I am making an effort to document tidbits of each month for myself and for Juniper.
Juniper update:
1. She's a crawler: She finally made her frog hops into actual crawling. It took a span of about two weeks for her to fully understand how to crawl. It was so magical seeing her become mobile. On the other hand, it made me feel heartbroken because she was starting a new phase and I selfishly want her to remain tiny forever. All in all, she is a fast and efficient crawler.
2. She has more hair on her head: Juniper has been pretty bald up until now. She is still on the bald side, but has more hair. I could probably make a tiny ponytail with the mini-mullet in the back of her head. Just kidding. Her eyebrows are more full and she has the most desirable eyelashes.
3. Juniper has been more picky about foods: Initially, she loved eating beans; however, now she doesn't want anything to do with them. She prefers fruits, squashes, and potatoes. She really likes snacks too. We are feeding her Happy Baby Organic Superfood Puffs for snacks and I like how they dissolve in her mouth.
4. Juniper has become quite the giggler: Juniper loves to laugh and finds me particularly funny. She especially thinks Herbie (our bichonpoo) is hilarious when he goes spastic and runs around like a madman. It is such a joy to hear her laugh and it completely makes my day.
5. Juniper went hiking and went on a trampoline for the first time: We took her to Eaton Canyon for her first hike and she loved it. I was really paranoid about her getting too much sun, but luckily she had a sun hat. She also attended her niece's birthday party and we jumped on the trampoline with her. It was my first time on a huge trampoline since tearing my ACL in 2012.