progress

Playing at the zoo
Some momma, daughter time.
Checking out the Rhino
Going for a ride, checking out all the animals!

Coranelle had made a little progress this past week in learning to trust other people. My mom came over Saturday and spent the morning with us. Coranelle was content playing with Gammadele and even let her hold her. Coranelle was very cheerful, laughing and smiling a lot. She took a trip to Costco and was even patient while we were driving around lost for almost an hour. I was very proud of her. Later, we tried our luck with childcare at church. Coranelle didn't cry when I left her, so I was happy about that. The two times that she has actually made it through the service without our number being called, she was crying when I went to get her. The volunteers in the nursery had just been patient and kept her despite her fussing. But, it was a different story on Saturday when I went to pick her up. She was still sitting in the same spot, but had dry cheeks and a smile on her face. She was playing with a sweet volunteer and did a great job! What a relief for us. I am sure the puffs we left helped, but it felt so good to know that she hadn't been crying for over an hour.

In light of our success at church, I am hoping to try the childcare at the rec center soon. It would be great for me to be able to workout without pushing a stroller and I think it would be awesome for her to play with some other adults and kids. Plus, it is only $2/hour- you can't beat that!

Coranelle is becoming more mobile all the time. She has been showing off her scooting to everyone who is willing to watch. She can get across rooms, but slowly. She is starting to use her arms a bit more, and appears as if she is swimming breaststroke across the carpet. We'll see how long it will be before we have to baby proof. They grow up fast, don't they?!

It is finally starting to warm up here, so we got to enjoy the zoo for the first time yesterday. Coranelle seemed to like being perched up on top of Ryan and watching the animals and the people. I think she liked the bird exhibit the best because of all of the tropical plants, colorful birds and the movement. I am excited to take her there more often! It will be nice to get outside in the afternoons this week and enjoy the sun and above freezing temps!

That's all for now! Have a great week!

This is Coranelle giggling. She was laughing a lot more before we got the camera, but it's such a precious sound, I couldn't resist!