SUPER GIANNA!!!

When Gianna has been fussy, we've tried all kinds of different holds, positions, environments, etc. like most parents...




One hold/position that she seems to enjoy is the SUPER GIANNA where she is lying on an arm facing downward...




We think that being on her front may help with some tummy trouble...


Love,
The Brunners Three

Guess My Weight

Gianna continues to do well. Her micro napping is improving. She's continuing to become more expressive both in facial expressions and noises (she seems to like to sing with Mama and when Daddy plays the guitar). She is beginning to learn to entertain herself (with the help of her stuffed buddies). She seems to be enjoying her stroller more and more. She tried out the new NUK pacifier with zeal..and Gianna continues to eat well!... ;)




...In fact, when Gianna went to the pediatrician's office on Friday, Mama was shocked to hear that Gianna weighed in at 10 pounds, 12 ounces! She gained almost 2 pounds (2 ounces a day) in two weeks! The nurse showed her Gianna's growth chart and it was almost a straight vertical line!

Love,
The Brunners Three

Eight Week Espial

Gianna had a few milestones as she completed her eighth week of life.

* She had her first babysitter - Ali - while Mommy went to work for a few hours this afternoon. Gianna was awake and happy when Ali arrived. Gianna stared Ali down for a minute...and then came the big watering eyes, the BIG pouty lower lip turned down, and the quivering chin. We have to get this dramatic face on camera...it is hilarious. How is she so smart to know that Mommy was going to leave her? They got along fine, even though Gianna made Ali walk up and down our stairs most of the afternoon...as she enjoyed the ride!

* She had her first giggle, when Mommy came back home. That was priceless!




Gianna came along and slept in her carseat while Mommy and Daddy ate dinner at the Cheesecake Factory across the street. Yum!

Love,
The Brunners Three

Sleepy Sunday...

Daddy had to work all day Saturday and Gianna and Mommy went for her first pedicure with our friend Caroline. Gianna was really good until the mid afternoon when she refused to nap and was very fussy for Mama...but she had a good night sleep once she did go down.




Gianna was very good on Sunday and took two 2-hour naps in her bassinet! We had a series of visitors (our friend Ginny and Cousin Luke & Mamie) and went for a nice walk.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Love,
The Brunners Three

Bedtime Bath Routine

Gianna loves her bath time!




We warm up Gianna's super soft towel in the dryer after we take her diaper and clothes off...then transport her in the warm, soft towel to her bath. She's always a bit shocked sliding into the warm water, but she loves it. She hasn't smiled much in the tub - she has a very serious, relaxed expression. Sometimes she even sleepily closes her eyes while she gets her hair rinsed.





Then we dry her off, sometimes Mama gives Gianna a quick lotion massage, we put her diaper and pajamas on, then brush her hair. She seems to really enjoy being pampered! ;)

Have a great weekend everyone!
Love,
The Brunners Three

More Seven Week Smiles...

Gianna was very smiley today!

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Daddy made it home just in time to give Gianna a bath which made Daddy Smile!

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Love,
The Brunners Three

Seven week smiles...

Gianna is becoming more and more beautiful and is already 100% adorable as her onesie indicates...



Love this smile of hers, can't wait for her to flash it more often...

Love,
The Brunners Three