In the past week Maureen has discovered her hands and works very hard at putting time into her mouth. She also, just within the last few hours, has started putting her hands together. I'm working with her to open her hands to hold a rattle and feel that this next step is quite close to working.
I feel a little silly writing about such tiny stages of development, but I know that any other parents reading will understand. I'm excited to see her hold onto things and be interested in toys, so even these small steps are actually huge accomplishments.
Along with that, enjoy this little story from the week:
Joe, Maureen, and I went to the CatholicVote Christmas party at their downtown office this week. I was quite proud of myself and limited my food intake, which so often goes nuts at a party. Let's be honest--I love to eat. I focused my attention on Maureen and socializing when she was asleep. It wasn't until probably 10pm that I finally made my way to the dessert table and was very selective in my cookie choices. I picked 2 of my favorites and one recommendation by the baker. All was right with the world as I ate my sugar cookie. And I had done so well limiting the food I ate.
As the party wound down I somehow unconsciously made my way back the that very same table and realized, a few cream puffs in, that I was the lady wearing the baby standing alone stuffing my face with sweets.
So awkward.
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