I'm a Woman!

Sophia had her 9-month check up. The doctor says she looks good. She's 18 pounds and 1 ounce and 27 inches long, which puts her in about the 50th percentile for both height and weight. She didn't have to get any shots at this appointment, which we were all happy about. I would say she was quite charming with the doctor. She was smiley and easy to examine. Then again, how could you not find her irresistible when she's sitting in just a diaper with that adorable Buddha belly and those roly-poly thighs? Yale recently discovered that if you ask Olivia if she's a girl, she says, "No, I'm a woman." Now, that's my kind of attitude! Olivia seems to have made a friend at the parents' day out program. His name is Jack, and because there are two Jacks in her class everyone calls him Jack R. I think he's absolutely adorable. He has big brown eyes and these cute little glasses. I've spent a little bit of time with him, and, so far, I'm thrilled Olivia has picked him as a friend. He is friendly and gentle. He's kind of quiet, but if you start up a conversation with him, he has a lot to say. Geez, I sound like a school girl with a bit of a crush. I'm just trying to make the point that he seems like a nice kid. Last week when Olivia had just gotten to class, Jack walked up to her and tried to give her a hug. I thought it was very sweet, but I think Olivia thought it was too soon in their relationship for hugging and gave him a stiff arm. Now, when she gets to class he just comes up to her and wants to play. Olivia's teachers report that they are inseparable and play together every chance they get. All of this has lead me to do something uncharacteristic. Even though I've never even said hello to Jack's mom, I'm going to ask her if she and Jack would like to come to our house for a play date. Bold, I know. I see it as a chance for me to get to know someone with whom I have some things in common. She lives in the area. She's about my age, and has a child the same age as Olivia, and apparently doesn't work full time. Geez, now I sound like I'm going to ask her out on a date. Also, it's a way for Olivia to spend more time with her new friend. I know, it's not that big of a deal, but I have to admit I'm a little nervous. I'll let you know how it goes.