Being cooped in the house can be tiring and lets face it, boring. I try my best to change each day up so Vivian doesn't become fussy or aggravated with me that we are stuck here. Winter sucks. I long for spring.
Honestly, there is only so much you can do with a 7 month old. Yes, we were sick for 2 weeks but that has finally moved out of the Kinard household. Minus an occasional cough, sneeze or sniffle.
In the past few weeks we've had randomly nice weather. Weather in the 60's. Love. On those days we are out the door. Whether we go shopping, to the park or just in our backyard. The day before Vivian got her nasty cold we spent a lot of the day outside. It was in the low 60's and had her dressed in her cute little spring outfit and enjoyed our day. I didn't put a hat on her so I thought I was the reason why she got sick which was not the case. The Dr said the day you become sick actually happens 3 days before you start having symptoms.
We took Mr. Brody on a long walk, went to Dragonflies Boutique and hung out in the backyard playing with toys.
It was a great day.
Then the sickness hit. Sigh. Again, glad that's over with!
When we are stuck inside we play with toys, scarves, household items, let her roll around on the floor, nap, eat, be silly, help mommy cook, hang upside down like a monkey, work on tummy time with a beach ball, read and whatever else I can come up with. You have to be somewhat creative.
For the past two weeks we've tried to go to a new gym facility called The Little Gym of Wilmington. She needs to be around infants her age. I need to around some adults...aka, other mommies. They offer a class for her age group on Wednesdays or Thursdays and I thought it would be a great way to meet some new people. The first Thursday I scheduled for a class was the week we were seek. I then rescheduled for today, then ice storm came. Crossing fingers next week will work. Not sure what exactly they do for the infant program, but since they offer a free intro class I thought it wouldn't hurt to see what it was all about.
Every Wednesday morning from 9:30-9:50 am at our local library, they have story time for Vivian's age group. It's right before she eats and naps so, again, I thought it would be something fun for us to do. Hopefully next week will work out for us.
Weather pending and my feelings about leaving her in the nursery, we are going to make our way to church. Sadly, we have not been since October or November. The last time we went, Vivian was talking away during the sermon. I had to leave so we wouldn't disturb anyone. I haven't been ready to leave her with a stranger, so, I've avoided the whole nursery thing. Plus, since we are in the cold/flu season I didn't want her to get sick or now that we've been sick to relapse. I may end up staying with her for the first time. I don't want to be crying and worrying about her during the entire time. I know she would be in good hands and its only for 45 minutes, but the only people she has been left alone with are Brian and my Mom. Hard for this Mommy.
The weather is suppose to be in the 60s this weekend so crossing fingers we will be able to enjoy the outdoors.
Come on spring, we are ready for you!!!
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