The Gilmore Girls

Daddy is off to work today for the first time since I've graced the world with my presence. I'm not sure if he's disappointed or can't wait to get the heck out of here. Either way, Mommy and I have our first day to ourselves but not without a little twist. Taylor has come down with a bug so my big sister is going to stay home with us too! Girl's Day!!!

I see all kinds of fun in store for us today - feeding me, sleeping, releasing my bladder and other unsavory events in my diaper.

Anyone out there who wants to give Mommy a sanity check - drop us a line!!

NLC

Green Eggs and Spam

This truly was a watershed moment for me - today was my first breakfast at Round Hill Diner. The epicenter of all that is good in the culinary world. Eggs, a plethora of meat products, including Daddy's local fav, scrapple....pancakes, home fries, toast....did I mention eggs? Well the menu may not be extensive but the atmosphere is just right and the food is "prepared" just like mamma use to make it.

Daddy marked this momentous occasion with a camera-phone snap of me next to his worked-over, yokey plate - a real statement I must say. He really knows how to put his daughter in the most flattering of positions.

Please don't overlook the "sugar silos" they still use at this rustic establishment - truly a time capsule for my little soul.

Off to points unknown.

NLC

The Undersea World of Nicola Lynn

Auntie Spencer got me this kickin new cradle rocker which by my estimation has everything but the kitchen sink. We've got fish, water in a bulb above my head, music, wave noises - the amenities are just this side of a Hatteras Yacht - limitless fun for a gal like me. America's Cup here I come.

Back to my maritime adventures.

NLC

First Night at the Grid Iron

I went to TJ's Championship Football Game today and sat right in front of her as she cheered. She was the best out of the whole lot of them. At half time she came over and gave me a big kiss - yet more attempts to win me over...its working.

Baby Loses Eye to Rogue Chest Hair

This is not amusing but I detected much laughter in the room at the time. Clearly I will need to sharpen my wit if I am to survive in this hostile world.

Punitive concepts for such indiscretions involve more late night feeding and sleep deprivation for Mommy and Daddy.

I'll keep you updated.

NLC

Hear no Evil, well...See Some Evil

I'm all bright eyed and bushy-tailed after a really great night of sleeping last night. I slept for two, three hour stints to the absolute delight
of Mommy and Daddy. I'm ready to wreak havoc and eat the family out of house and home. Did I mention I'm up to 4 whole ounces of formula at one sitting? Not bad after starting with a paltry 1.5 ounces when i first got home.

Mommy continues to be my rock - you know a little girl like me has lots of needs and Mommy steps right up likes she's done this bit her whole life. Daddy has been there too but I think I've got the mojo going with Mommy.

Daddy ordered Mommy to go shopping on her own yesterday and I think Mommy didn't quite know what to do with herself. But judging by the bags she brought in when she came back, she fell right back into the groove.

Consilio et animis

NLC

Oy Vey...

...sorry about Beavis' inappropriate previous post, I don't know how those little paws worked the keyboard - he's sly that way. As I understand it, he's just not getting the attention he's accustomed to getting since my arrival. I can kind of see where he's coming from but I've got to give him his "props" - he's got tenure....but just between you and me, he also has a habit of ejecting some HUGE hairballs and thats no way to build a rapport with the ruling class.

Don't Fall For the Hype

I would like the minutes of this meeting to reflect that I, Beavis - the cat, was here first in this household. It is my opinion that the commentary posted on this blog is completely ridiculous and I for one am not going to allow it to continue without being heard.

One should earn the right to be the center of such attention and I think few would argue that such rights whether explicit or inferred, have not been earned here.

So there.

B

PS - But her bassinet is pretty darn comfortable.

Feel the Force Luke.

So Daddy had this crazy idea tonight....let's give Nicola her first bath!! Everyone seemed delighted with the idea so next thing I know Im head-to-toe in water for the first time! I think I can get use to this bath thing but I think the wash cloth on top of the head just to get a laugh is a little much....and the reference to Yoda didn't help either. Urumph.

NLC

It's Like....Magic

Do Daddy's hands look as big as my head? Just thought I'd ask because from my end they look HUGE.

BTW, I think we've stumbled on my first nickname. Mommy and Daddy have been putting me to bed each night in one of those customized swaddling blankets with the two velcro attachments up front. It really is a complete misuse of science - where do you find the engineers to design these things?? Anyways...I have a penchant for getting an arm or both arms or one arm and a leg out of this contraption which confound Mommy and Daddy to no end....SO (here's the punchline finally) they've decided I'm like a little "Houdini". Hopefully the handcuffs, suspended over a freezing lake in a train trunk is not the next step but I think they find it all amusing nonetheless.

Back to my crib.

Houdini

Clean Up, Aisle 3.

Although Daddy has certainly been toting his fair share of the load, hanging out with Mommy is like a long day at the spa. I swear her love knows no bounds - especially when its time to change my diaper.

I still seem to get those loving kisses on the head and little tickles on my tummy even when I've left her the most gruesome "inventory" known to mankind.

Yesterday was a little bit of a landmark day for us. We went to Babies-R-Us and I felt compelled to have a complete meltdown right there in aisle 3. I don't know, maybe I was a little gassy or just felt like turning up the volume but it wasn't good. Mommy handled it with style and grace while Daddy pretended it happens all the time and attempted to continue an intellectual conversation with Mommy comparing and contrasting jogging strollers. He doesn't fool me.

NLC

Sensibly Sheik

Here I am with my, "I can't believe I ate the whole bottle" look just after consuming large quantities of food. It's really great how the whole household rallies to my "chow call".

BTW, my follow up doc visit went swell - 7 whole ounces in three days...she was pleased.

Doesn't it look like I'm in some sheik's tent in this picture?? I think the closest I'm going to get to a harem is being one of the three women in Daddy's life. Oh well....if I must. Daddy needs all the help he can get.

NLC

Sista, Sista

I think my "gassy-ness" may have provoked laughter from my big sister. Mind you, she's no spring tulip herself but I think I have her beat for now. She's a great "feeder" and "burper".... a real pro. We're like two peas in a pod.

Now my big brother is a different story - he appears unphased by any of my infantile antics. He's a tougher read but I'm up for the challenge.


NLC

Pink Blanket or Ironic Symbolism of Baby Exiting Womb

Daddy took this picture of me while I was trying to sleep in my fav new rocker. I'm particularly fond of the "vibrate" function which feels remarkably similar to a ride in the car.

Speaking of cars, I'm perplexed why Daddy and Mommy have two fine German automobiles, yet Daddy seems to relegate me to the back of the Honda Hybrid.....what gives?

Damien - put the dog down Damien....

So...I bet you were wondering where I went? Why wasn't I posting anymore? What happened to that adorable little girl we all came to know and love?

Well...I've been performing select satanic rituals on Mommy and Daddy. Favorites likes, keeping them up all night feeding me at my beckon call; leaving them toxic waste-like substances in my diaper that work nicely with their gag reflexes; projectile vomiting after a good 30 min feeding.

Yep, right out of the Exorcist or another favorite, The Omen. Yet just like the movies they seem to love me more and more each day and I have to confess....I think I love them a lot too.

I'll have some more pics to post in the next couple days so don't change that dial.

Nicola

...and now for a shameless, self-promoting plug

I have to admit, I thought this picture might bring my Aunt Janice to tears so I've shamelessly posted it in the hopes she'll come and visit me soon!!!

I love you Auntie J!

NLC

Please Hold the Unagi

Mommy, Daddy and I had a great first visit with Dr. Wilson this morning. She checked me from head to toe and said everything looked very good. She'd like me to put on a little more weight so we're going to visit again on Monday - no biggie.

Afterward we all decided to celebrate my first successful doctor visit with my first meal out on the town at Samurai Sushi. Mommy and Daddy decided to have some "dead fish" but I just decided to watch....ewwww. It was great fun and the weather is made for babies like me.

Driven to the Bottle

My first night at home proved to be more trying than I think we all expected. Mommy and I didn't get to bed until almost 7:00 in the morning, with Daddy only fairing a little better.

I tried to eat from "Mommy's Bar" all night long but I was just not getting enough to satiate my monsterous infantile appetite. By early morning Mommy had the bright idea to relent and finally give me a bottle of formula and not a second too late. From that point forward all was good.

Mommy was a real trooper - I've got to hand it to her - I tried her patience and she didn't put me outside for deer food.

Casa de Nicola

We finally made it home this afternoon - I like the new digs. A little "country" if you know what I mean but it already feels like home. Mommy has already promised me lots of visits to the beach.

Jesse Ventura Comes to Visit

...well I thought there was a celeb in the room this whole time but its really just Daddy.

Although his kisses are a little prickly, I think I'll keep him - he's a pretty swell guy.