On Monday I return to life as a federal prosecutor. With a trial in three weeks, there will be no easing back into work. Luckily, I have Aaron and my mother to care for Z for the month of July. I expect Aaron will have her emailing her Congressman for one of his campaigns, and Mom will have her reading and doing fractions by the time the month is over, at least, that is what I am putting on their "to-do" lists.
On a serious note, by this week's end, Zola was smiling more and expressed a strong interest in her toys and us (see heart-warming picture above). Although she still hesitates at entering the Baby Einstein Play Gym (this blog does not endorse any product), she likes the hanging objects if shown to her one at a time...especially the music (i.e. noise) maker with the blinking lights...classical tunes and kid's favorites sound like they are being played by an electronic calliope. She is also working on rolling over and grabbing and holding things with both hands. She mostly coos and gurgles, but hopefully those vowel sounds will emerge shortly--no pressure Zola.
I am feeling better since last week's little medical setback. Thanks to everyone who sent their prayers and well wishes.* Aaron could not have been a better husband and dad staying at my side every step of the recovery.
Congrats to Emi Malinzak and Allison Chase on the arrivals of their baby girls and Michaun and Colin Hayes and their new son !!
Later gators--
Emily
*Unsolicited advice---when your mother tells you that you look like a refugee at death's door, go to doctor to get tests and ask husband to remove your photo from blog.
