Nicknames

It has been so funny to see how many nicknames Ava has already. I guess it really shouldn't be too much of a surprise given how many nicknames both Chris and I have had throughout the years. Kristy: Mouth, Red, KJ, Johnson, Krusty, Chrysanthemums, Albino Gorilla, Horse, Killer (the last three were courtesy of our opposing teams in high school) etc. Chris: Momma Sweetums, Worm, Man Child, Gar -as in Gargantuan, Chrissy, Slow, Grape Ape, Big Cat, etc. As I'm writing this, I'm really starting feel badly for Ava as she gets older. :) Anyway, we've already been calling her Ava Babe, Ava Poo-Poo (see previous posts), Ava Marie, Monkey, Peanut. Pop pop only calls her A.C. I'm sure she'll have even more by the next post.

Aunt January left yesterday and we were very sad to see her go. (Although Momma is glad to get her computer back!) We have a little break in vistors for a while until late September and then we have a bunch more coming. It's been great to have so many people here. It really isn't overwhelming and it's helpful because they don't mind holding her and cuddling while I'm trying to catch a nap too.

Ava's umbilical cord finally fell off and she was able to take her first real bath with Chris last night. I am still banned from baths for another two weeks because of my c-section. Overall, I think she loved it. It was so cute. She also had her first massage yesterday too. I am taking an infant massage class and it's been fun. It's pretty intuitive but it's another way to meet new moms, ask question, etc. Afterall, I am new in town and in the market for some friends. :)

Here are some pictures. I'll write more later. Time to nap...or at least try...