One month old!

Elliott is one month tomorrow, the 13th.  It's hard to believe that just four short weeks ago we were waiting her arrival.  Now many many sleepless nights later, she is over 2 pounds heavier than when she was born and doing very well.  Still has a full head of dark brown hair, still has dark blue eyes that are now opening wider as she grows more alert.  I swear she looks intently at me now.  I know that she responds to my voice.  I cannot wait until those little half-asleep baby smiles turn into fully alert "I love you" smiles that new mothers crave so much.  

We visited Daddy's office today.  Our first visit to the big law firm where Daddy spends all of his time.  She fussed a little but I think she sensed the urgency and stress within Gentry Locke's walls.  She slept during her first visit to Vinton Veterinary Hospital but after all, she did listen to incessant barking during nine months of gestation.  I can't wait until she recognizes our three crazy dogs.  They love her so much and try to kiss her all the time.  I feel for certain she has ingested enough dog and cat hairs now that we won't have to worry about allergies.  Maybe just hairballs!