Home Alone

Today is my and Kira's first day home alone without Dad. So far, we're doing okay. I woke up to her cry. That's good! And we had a quick feeding. She didn't eat much at 10:30, so I think she will be hungry again very soon. And she's changed and clean. And now she's enjoying being cradled in my arms. She's being very alert. I love that, except I wish she would be alert in her bassinet instead. This morning would be even better if I could have some breakfast and get the laundry started. But, I guess I can't expect too much for our first day home alone.

Later on this afternoon my mom will come over to give me a hand. Our plans are to give Kira a bath and then head over to the doctors for Kira's 2-week check up. There are two things I really want to ask the doctor. Firstly, we need to do something about her sticky eye! It's been like that since she was born. And secondly, I want to know how I can tell if Kira is in pain. She screams bloody murder at the top of her lungs when we change her diaper. Is she just fussy or does something hurt? Lately I've just chalked it up to her bad temper. But now I'm starting to wonder if something is wrong.

My mom is also bringing over some Chinese New Year decorations and supplies. I can't believe it's already Chinese New Year! I need Trevor to go to the bank and get some crisp $1s and $5s. It's so wierd giving out red envelopes.

~Vickie