Q52 - Weeks 3-7


Posting on a regular basis is clearly not my thing, but it is important to me to get these pictures and stats up here in hopes that one day Quinn and I can look back on this and see her life before she remembered it as such.

In the past month, Quinn has blossomed in a way that makes my cheeks hurt due to smiling too much. We are told that the love you have for your child is something you cannot explain. Experiencing it for yourself is a necessity, and dare I say that it can be so great, it even scares me?!

Regardless, I feel the need to share the cuteness of my beautiful daughter with the world. Maybe you want to see it, maybe you don't. If you don't, unfollow or turn away, because I just cannot stop.



^^Week Three: A father's love. Neel joked to me that he did not even "have to work for it anymore," in reference to Quinn's smiles. And he is not joking. There is a tinge of envy when I see her ear-to-ear grin as he enters a room, but this is no competition. We both get to share in this great love of ours.



^^Week Four: Tummy Time! A Superman-esque pose to commemorate Quinn's first official rollover! Daddy and I were there to view this feat together, and as we celebrated, your smug smile of satisfaction was so darn ridiculously cute! Belly-to-back is just too easy now!



Week Five: First NYC Trip. You and I, and your buddy Jack, spent a very cold Saturday afternoon in the Village to visit Retta at her apartment. We had a party in her place...it *was* her half-birthday after all, where you drank milk and Mommy drank Dirty Hoes. But we all wore party hats! We will be back here more often for sure!



Week Six: Nemo. Not your first official snowstorm, but the first one that mattered! Snowstorm Nemo dumped eight inches in our backyard, but we steered clear of that for fear of yellow snow (thanks a lot Riley and Murphy)! However, Cousin Jenny brought her snow gear over to Grandma's, and together we made snow angels, climbed snow mountains to jump off, and did somersaults. Well, you didn't do the last, but you will.



Week Seven: Our Little Valentine. What has *not* happened this week, this being the week before you officially turn six months?! Let's see.... you are now: sitting up on your own, saying "Mama" (!) though you don't know to apply it to me, eating real food (carrots were a hit!), and others. And by others, I am referring to you "enjoying The Outfield," something that Daddy could not be happier about!

Dearest Quinn:

Is it not obvious that we are obsessed with you?

Love,
Mom and Dad.

xo



Photo via Rebekka Seale
Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 - Week Two


Puppy Love

Quinn is developing habits. I joked with Neel the other day that it's so weird to see her developing her own thing. Our daughter has a thing! This week, it's rubbing a blankie on her face to help her sleep. If Puppy isn't available, Quinn will take her blanket and drape it over her entire face, which is enough to make me panic that she'll suffocate herself, knowing full well there are enough holes in the knit to not allow that to happen. 

What's become of me? I am a bit of a worrywart now. Ssh! Don't tell anyone. 


See all other Q52 posts here.



Q52 - Week One


Photo via Rebekka Seale 

Inspired by James of Bleubird Vintage, via Che & Fidel, I am taking on the challenge of shooting one picture of Quinn each week for the entire 2013 year. My attempt is entitled Q52. 

Doesn't appear to be much of a challenge considering I take a minimum of five photos A DAY of this beautiful baby girl, does it?! I have added to that challenge to have the photo represent a milestone, new habit or behavior, or interesting thing that Quinn has adopted in that particular week. Shouldn't be too hard considering she entered 2013 in her fourth month. She adopts new things every day! 

By posting these weekly images on a blog, I get to have an online journal of our baby girl's progress, and hope one day she can go back and see for herself.

Oh Quinn, you have completed my life with your squeals, grunts, and even gas!!

Week One


Quinn found her feet this week! I have been dreaming of this moment since her birth because I am pretty sure the feet-in-hands pose is about the cutest thing that exists. But leave it to Quinn to take it a step further and put that foot straight into her mouth. 

To see if she really is Mama's baby, it was suggested I put mashed potatoes on her toe and see how she likes that. She will LOVE it. Duh!

And a few of the outtakes...




Arrow & Apple Lighting e-course (Week 2 Homework)

 Photo 1: Unedited. Present bulb. AWB. 
Photo 2: Unedited. Daylight bulb. Daylight white balance. 

The Only Pair We'll Ever Need.

(L: Riley, R: Murphy)

The Khichi household has been in a bit of minor turmoil the last few weeks. Pregnancy, battery lights going on while driving, and questionable heat smack dab in the middle of winter... these things have kept us busy for sure. But on top of that, a sick dog has been the topic of most conversations, and the greatest financial burden. 

Is it even fair to call it a burden? As though any "inconvenience" our dogs would evoke upon us could ever be considered as such. We signed up for this: a minimum of 15 years of middle-of-the-night walks, the unknown disasters we return home to after a day at work, and the accidents due to us coming home a few minutes too late. But with these burdens come endless kisses, daily "Neel, look at [insert dog name here]!' comments, snuggles in bed, sweet faces, elated greets at the door, unlimited Instagram photo ops, and a never-ending love. But I digress... 

Our poor Riley has some sort of stomach sickness that has been ailing him for two weeks now. Several vet visits and credit card swipes later, we wait on biopsy results to determine the exact cause. In the meantime, we continue to treat him like the King he is (his name, after all, is Riley Raja) and give extra smooches and affirmation that he will be better soon. And while we do that, his best buddy and brother, Murphy is sharing in the love and snuggles, as you can see above. 

In addition, we encountered a little sadness of our own in regard to Babies Khichi, as we now can use the singular term. Baby A is doing exceedingly well, while Baby B has ceased to grow. There was always this fear, as Baby B seemed to spend his or her first and only weeks of life struggling to play catch-up to Baby A. But it was a fear we expected to triumph, only to discover we did not. It appears that this occurrence is quite common and even has a term: Vanishing Twin Syndrome. We were initially very sad, but quickly came to realize that there was still so much to be thankful for and look forward to. For one, I am still pregnant. Exactly 9 weeks and 1 day today, as a matter of fact. Baby is 1.5 inches long, and is being compared to a prune, without the wrinkles. 


So we move on. The excitement grows with each sickness I encounter, and as the "bump" starts to show, we realize the reality of what our life will become in just eight months. Daddy has already started to dream about her (we are convinced it is a girl, but will be happy with any sex), and soon we can finally be truly public about her impending arrival. 

In the meantime, I will continue to eat to my heart's content, snuggle on the couch with my two doggies, find myself totally up-to-date with my television watching, and giggle with Husband about the baby in my belly. 

All in all, life is good. 

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