Size 3, Grumpy Gal, and Doorbells

Today felt like a very long day at times...

Poor Ava woke up at 5 this morning with another totally full diaper. Unfortunately, one of the downsides of eating "solid" foods is the increased manufacturing of poop. She has been filling her diapers several times a day for the past week or two, and as a result, her little rear end is quite red and sore. I feel so bad changing her bum, knowing that it can't feel pleasant for her at all! Poor little one!

After she was nice and clean (thanks to Papa), I brought her into bed with me, hoping she would fall asleep and let me sleep a little longer. She did sleep for about 45 minutes, but as I rarely ever have her sleep in bed, I was not able to really have a good sleep for fear of mushing her!

After having her breakfast, Ava was clearly ready for a sleep. I managed to settle her down in the basement, and we both had a little snooze. Until the doorbell rang, that is! The doorbell didn't wake Ava, but Earl (also having heard the doorbell) freaked out and started barking and running across the main floor. Ugh. Ava only slept for about 35-40 minutes which was not enough.

After a morning of grumpiness and short naps, we finally went down for a good 90 minute nap in the afternoon. She was in a much better mood, although I felt kind of funny all day. After supper and a bath, Ava was ready and in bed by 19:30. So far, she is still asleep and hasn't fussed. I'm crossing my fingers that she has a very restful night tonight, and a better day tomorrow.

Ohhh...and she is now in size 3 diapers! It seems like a very short time ago that she was in the newborn swaddlers....