Lucy, this weekend was both Mother’s Day AND Mommy and Daddy’s 10th anniversary. We celebrated in style by leaving you not once, but TWICE in a row. We split up our “dinner and a movie” date to spare you a lengthy time apart from your main nutritional source. And apparently you tried to make us pay for it. Well the joke’s on YOU. Grammy and Pop-pop paid the price (of lots of screaming and crying), not us! HA! Who laughs last NOW, infant? Anyway, Grammy has told us that they’ve hit their yearly babysitting quota in just those two nights.

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 23.

I’m late again in posting this picture. Our weekends this spring have been jam packed, and I haven’t had the opportunity to take as many pictures as I’d like. I made the conscious decision to leave the “good” camera at home and only take the point-and-shoot to this year’s Race for Hope (supporting brain tumor research). I’d like to say you were a champ during the walk, but that sooooo isn’t true. You were a pill who didn’t want to ride in the stroller and spent probably 1/3 to 1/2 of the walk in the sling with Mommy, who is STILL paying for it with a stiff neck!

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 22.

So you’re sitting up in this picture, but I totally cheated it with the boppy. Lucy, you continue to be an enigma in the sleeping category. For a while, you were doing great. Then you had several weeks of the nonsense where we’d put you down and you’d immediately wake up. This week, once we settle you, you’re down for 5 or 6 hours. Make up your mind! But only if the made up mind is giving us that nice, lengthy, uninterrupted sleep. Yawn. I’m off to bed!

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 21.

Okay, Lucy, it’s not a competition, but I want you to know that Mary rolled over by week 18. I’m just sayin’. We have you sitting in a high chair now (with some support), and you’re doing great with the tummy time, but as for rolling over you say “pffftt.” Maybe next week!

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 20.

Lucy, Week 19 marked the first time that I have taken a picture of the week photo with a point-and-shoot. Because I was desperate, busy, and lazy. All things considered, I’m pretty happy with it. but I’m even happier with this self-portrait. But since it’s the Lucy Weekly Picture, I decided to leave my ugly mug out of it and went with this one of my Big Girl. Today was awesome, because you were SO SMILEY AND HAPPY with me. I seemed to just tickle your fancy that way. Hopefully I’ll be doing the same thing when you’re older.

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 19.

Lucy, Week 18 marked your first trip up to NY. You were a trooper for the ride up, and did really well – very little crying. However, the evil Staten Island traffic monster caught us on the way back, and you did not like that ONE BIT. There were quite a few tears and a couple of frustrated parents in the front of the van. But we made it back safe and sound, so no harm done!

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 18.

Lucy, you don’t spend too much time fussing like this. While you’ve had your moments (usually late at night when I have an important meeting the next day), they’re not too prolonged or frequent. I liked this photo because of the carefree attitude your mother is showing while you are clearly VERY UNHAPPY. And the “Mommy’s Little Sunshine” bib is really just the cherry on top!

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 17.

Lucy, at week 16, you are generally becoming a more pleasant baby. I’m able to get lots of smiles out of you now, and even the occasional giggle. A couple of weeks ago, you were going basically through the night, but since we stopped swaddling you, you’re harder to get down and you don’t stay asleep as long. That means a couple of night-time feedings, but it’s not too bad. This week, Simon insisted that he really REALLY wanted to be in the weekly picture, and since Mary was right there, she insisted too. Because if Simon is doing it, then it simply MUST be worth doing!

Simon (left) and Mary (right) at Week 16.