Abuela, Abuelo and Bisabuela Visit

Eléa was popular this month.  Two days after Luke's parents left, my parents and grandmother came for a short visit.  My parents were super psyched to see how much Eléa has grown since her first two weeks and my grandmother got to meet her great granddaughter for the first time.  It was a great visit, and in the Eigler tradition, involved many delicious meals out.  Eléa behaved so well on her many subway trips and meals (though she demonstrated a clear hatred for car travel).

Abuela deserves superstar status for staying over TWICE and pulling night duty, letting mom sleep a few more hours and dad sleep through the night!  She was amazing and has an open invitation to return anytime.

During the visit, Eléa turned two months (9 weeks) and had her first round of vaccinations which she handled like a trooper.  She is approved for all NYC subways and buses now!  Bisabuela also bought Eléa a new swing, which proved useful as she fell asleep in it on her first try... Not so much luck on future attempts yet, but we are persistent.

Eléa is becoming much more social and wants to look at everything around her.  She is full of smiles and loves (seriously loves) to stand as much as she can.  You may think we are holding her up, but it is all her....she uses my hands to lift herself up and I only keep her from falling over, not staying up.  We have trouble getting her into the sling/wrap because she won't sit down in it.   She even had her first go in the bumbo chair (she's growing up so fast)!

Grandma and Grandpa Visit

Luke's parents got to finally meet their first grandchild a few weeks ago.

They got to spend ten days getting to know one another and Eléa was kind enough to take them on some walks and even on a big adventure to Governor's Island.  Veryan (Luke's mom) was able to capture Eléa at her finest (during a diaper change) when smiles are most plentiful.

Thanks so much to the grandparents for all their help!