Naomisms

First of all, thanks for the input regarding the doctor's note. I called to ask how it works and they said they have to review my medical issue but they won't reconvene until April 13th to do that. I am due back to work on the 6th. I guess I'll have to extend my FMLA until they look at my case but I'm not sure for how long I'll have to do that for and I wasn't told how long it would take for them to make a decision. I better figure it out soon cause everyone is expecting me back to work next week. What a pain.

Something more fun to read about are the cute things my girl is doing!
Here are some of the latest:

1. I don't get called momma. Instead I get "GeeGee" or "Emmay". I don't know where those came from. I keep telling her, "No, I'm Momma" but it hasn't stuck. I don't mind, though. It's cute and unique and won't last forever. The other morning she woke up and in turn woke me up. I was exhausted and couldn't move so I just lay there and listened to her babble and entertain herself. This went on for about 20 minutes which is pretty impressive since she only had two toys in her crib. She spent a lot of time talking about who knows what and rattling the side of the crib and making funny noises with her mouth and playing with her hands and feet. Finally after 20 minutes she said "Momma!" so even in my sleep-deprived, delirious state I jumped up with a big smile and said, "Yes, I'm Momma!" and swooped her up into my arms and gave her a big kiss.

2. She is sooo freakin' cute when she sleeps and when she just wakes up. She babbles on and on and on and we carry on complete conversations. I try to get it on video but when she sees the camera she stops talking.

3. She fell asleep alone for the first time on March 25th! I must document it for her baby book. Her crib didn't have any sheets on it because it had to be stripped in the morning and I didn't get around to doing the laundry so I put her to sleep in my bed. She hopped right out and walked down the hall looking for me. This continued about 15 times but just like SuperNanny teaches, I just put her right back in. She finally gave up and went to sleep. It worked like a charm and gave me several hours to get things done! And I was especially pleased because she barely cried during the process. I think she liked listening to the lullablies I downloaded from iTunes and couldn't hear them when she cried. Look at this cute position!!4. She can now sign 'banana' and 'all done'. It is so cute! At breakfast when I asked her if she wanted some banana, she signed it! Then she broke out into giggles because she loves her some banana! When I try to give her more of something (like broccoli) or do something she's tired of (like tickling her feet) she will sign all done. I love knowing she is understanding me even though she can't yet say the words!

5. She will say "bye-bye" and wave when someone leaves. She also repeats "wow" and "uh oh."

6. She loves cats! Dogs? Not so much. I can't wait to take her to the zoo!