A few of my favorite things

Rora is 8-weeks old today, and she definitely knows what she likes and doesn’t like. Here is a comprehensive list of her favorite things:

1. Diaper changes. Even if she’s upset, put her in the crib, turn on the mobile, start making faces and talking silly to her while changing a diaper, and you will get smiles - guaranteed or your money back. Plus, who wouldn’t prefer to be clean and dry?
2. Her daddy. He’s working in the studio again, but when he comes inside and gives her his undivided attention, she is in baby heaven.
3. The balcony, where it’s windy and warm and we have glider chairs.
4. Swaddling. Not only does swaddling calm her down and allow her to get a good night’s sleep, but there’s nothing quite like emerging from the miracle swaddler first thing in the morning… Strrrrrrretchhhh!!! Ahhhhhhh.
5. Rora LOVES her wubby horse and cat pacifiers. She would probably keep one in her mouth 24/7 if she could.

She also enjoys the common things that most babies probably like: bouncing around, being held and adored, napping, burping and pooping.

Here are her least favorite things:

1. Gas. This is the number one sad-maker. Sometimes it even makes her scream while I’m feeding her (which is why eating didn’t make the top list).
2. Having the folds on her neck cleaned. As soon as I try to get into those folds, she tightens up and squirms so much that I just can’t get to them. I’m scared to see what she’s been collecting in those lovely neck folds!
3. Spitting up through her nose. This is gross, and she knows it.

A few things are hit and miss. She doesn’t mind the car seat when it’s in motion, but can get upset if she’s left in its constraints while just sitting in the house. Sometimes she happily conks out to sleep, and other times she tries her hardest to fight it – as if she doesn’t want to miss a thing. And really, who can blame her.