Lucy's hair

What started as a bit of a little "tail" of hair at the base of Lucy's scalp has developed into a full-on baby mullet! I know I should cut it so that it looks more uniform in the back, but I am hesistant to cut off the hair she was born with. This may sound silly, but I am a very sentimental person. I know I will have to cut it eventually so I should just get it over with I suppose. Whenever the first haircut happens, I will take some pictures, save the hair, etc. so that it feels like a little milestone -- maybe that will make it easier on me.

One definite advantage of her longer locks is that I can give her cute hairstyles. I know that I will still be able to do this after the back is trimmed because we want to keep the top "as is" -- Jeff and I love her mop top and don't want to cut it off by any means. I am posting some pictures of Lucy's various hairdos as well as some shots of the baby mullet. What do people think? Leave it for now or cut it off? I really need some input!!

Finally, a tooth!

Lucy finally cut her first tooth on Oct. 17 -- two days shy of her 9 month "birthday." That makes her a pretty late teether! Of course, being the worry-wart that I am, I had come up with all sorts of things in my mind that could have been wrong with her as the reason for no teeth. Silly, I know! And the internet is VERY bad for situations like this because, well, there is just way too much information out there. Honestly, I looked up "late teething" and saw that it could occur in children with rickets -- so immediately I thought she must have rickets! Anyway in my heart I knew that she was ok and that she would teeth eventually but, still, worry I did! Now I am sure I am going to be in the realm of "be careful what you wish for" because I am sure we have some painful days ahead (and not just for her...she may bite me when she nurses!) I wish I had a picture of the tooth to post but she won't let me get anywhere near her mouth to take one...maybe I will get one soon!

Lucy's world

Here are a few pictures of Lucy's room!

The latest fall fashion...

Look at our silly girl...perhaps we can start a new trend in baby carriers!

Me and my Swiffers

Ok, time for a post that is not all about Lucy! Sadly, I recently realized that I own almost every product made by Swiffer. I think it's what they call the "Swiffer Family of Products." The only thing I am missing is the Swiffer CarpetFlick. I really should get that as well. Here are my Swiffer products, proudly pictured. From left to right:

Swiffer Sweeper (circa 1999 I think -- an antique Swiffer); the Swiffer Duster (just back from a mission to the ceiling fan in my bedroom -- it deserves the Medal of Honor); the Swiffer WetJet (I have cleaning solutions for both bathroom and hardwood floors); and the Swiffer Sweep+Vac.

I am sure that eventually I will discover that Swiffer is owned by a tobacco or fast food company and I will be forced to stop buying their products. Until that time, I clean blissfully unaware.