2 week doctor's visit, and the end of my paternity leave

Friday was an interesting day.  I spent my morning at work for almost 3 hours working on more stuff related to my trips down to work this past Monday and last Thursday.  I got back, and, before I knew it, we had to pack up for Maggie's 2 week appointment...not before I tried another nursing pad discus throw.  (I shelved it right next to a and carved wooden bowl.  That's gotta be at least 5 points.)  Maggie loves her carseat, by the way.  She fusses initially, but after she gets strapped in, she typically goes to sleep.

Fashionable Mom & Mag-pie.  Who knew that the shoulder bag is actually a diaper bag?

Close-up: pre fussing from car seat strap-in.

Close-up: post car seat strap-in.

The doctor's visit went well.  She is up to 9 lbs. and is 21 inches long, so in 2 weeks, she has gained 23 ounces(she was 7 lbs. 9 oz when we left the hospital) & half an inch!  Not bad for the little Mag-pie!  She does have a little umbilical granuloma, which is just a part of the umbilical cord that did not heal correctly. (her cord fell off Wednesday night)  The doc hit it with a bit of silver nitrate, and it should fall off/heal just like the rest of the cord did.  Other than that, Maggie looked good.  So, we packed up and scheduled her 2 month appointment. 

One funny little note: when we got back, Mag-pie was screaming her head off to eat.  So, while Annie was feeding her, I figured I'd go out back and play with Sunny.  Unfortunately, I forgot to check the door knob lock on the sunroom, and I locked myself out.  The door knobs in our "new" house are backwards from every other knob set on the face of the planet in that if the button is turned vertically, it's unlocked, and if it's turned horizontally, it's locked.  I still haven't gotten used to that.  So, I ended up passing the time by raking the backyard clear of all the fallen gumballs so Sunny doesn't have to tip toe around the yard anymore.

That night, Annie's parents came over, and we had steak on the grill for dinner.  It was the first time I had used the grill since the move, and I was happy to get it going again.  I love grilling out.

Anyway, after a fairly decent night, I awoke to the sobering fact that this was my last weekend with the family before going back to the grind at work.  It's bitter-sweet since I wish I could be here to spend time with Maggie and help Annie, but at the same time, somebody has to work so we can pay the bills. :)  My bosses were very nice in allowing me the two weeks' time, given that my holiday vacation week rolled right into paternity time.

We meant to be productive today.  We really did.  I had intended on completing my organization of the office, which Dad had helped me with on Thursday, and we had intended on taking a walk.  But neither happened.  The only productive things we did were laundry & emptying the dishwasher.  Tomorrow I am planning on working on the garage, and I don't intend on slacking.  I need to get that space handled so Annie can park in it.  ...but I digress.  The rest of the day was spent with Mag-pie downstairs, and she did this for most of the day:

 

(By the way, if you click on the photos, you will see the full version of them.)

So, as I write this, my last night before the work sleep schedule is upon me, and I can't believe that we have already had two weeks with our little girl in our lives.  I know that Annie will be able to handle things on her own, but I just hope that I don't miss too much,since I'll only see her for 3 hours or so before bedtime from here on out. 

I should have an update tomorrow, but after that, I may not post daily, but I'll try to do at least 3 per week at a minimum. 

Cheers, and Adieu.