2 months

Our little munchkin is 8 weeks, or 2 months old now! It's hard to know when to move from counting the weeks to counting the months - either way, it feels like she is growing up so quickly. Last week I realized she would almost fit some of the cute onesies we were given, so she got to do a little fashion show... Aunt Kristin had sent us a CBC onesie, and at some point we will have to take a family CBC shot.

And Uncle Chris sent a cute Star Wars onesie, which Madeleine must have mistaken for a burp cloth, because shortly after this she spit up all over it.
It has been noticeably colder this past week or two, even though the days are now starting to get longer. A few strong southerlies blew in and the Antarctic winds always put a good chill in the air. Still, Madeleine and I get out for walks at least a few times a week. Every Monday we get together with the girls from our antenatal group, and go for a short walk and then have a coffee/lunch at a cafe. Even though we are all just brought together by having babies, we seem to get along well, and it's nice that so many of us are keen to meet up every week.

Madeleine is starting to have more of a routine to her day. She tends to fall asleep for the night quite late, like 10pm, and then often wakes for the day around 10am. She is usually only waking once in the early morning to feed, so this is definitely a welcome stretch of sleep. During the day, she naps well in her bassinet, and usually sleeps for a couple hours. Of course, the days that we are out doing errands, or going for walks or coffees are always different, and I think she is more settled when we have 'home' days. She is smiling a lot now, and watching us intently wherever we are in the room. She holds her head well, and absolutely loves being on her nappy changing area.

My parents left almost two weeks ago, but it honestly feels like ages since they were here. We are doing fine on our own, although it has made us appreciate (even more) how much they did for us. They had a wonderful and well-earned relaxing holiday on the island of Rarotonga, and are now home in B.C. We are starting to think more about our travels home in October, and found out today that since Madeleine is not a NZ citizen, we have to apply for a visitor's visa for her. We are also in the process of applying for a Canadian passport and proof of citizenship... so lots of paperwork!

Here is the view from our house at sunset last night. Even though moving while pregnant was a pain, we are so pleased to be in this house. It has been so much warmer than our old house, and we have some lovely neighbours here as well. Plus, there are several nice bush walks on the hills behind us, and some are even suitable for strollers, so it has been really great for getting out with Madeleine.