Two months old

Raia is two months old today, so I want to post a little update on her. I think I can do that much, even after our very long, full day. Hopefully, I can get to photos tomorrow.

Raia is finally over her fussy spell. She does seem to have became quite a mama's girl, though. Is that possible at this age? I thought everyone was just holding her wrong. She likes to be upright, and according to Russian rules, she's not old enough be held upright yet. However, Will knows all her tricks and isn't afraid to hold her the way she likes, but she wouldn't go to him when he got back from Moscow. She stops crying right away when I take her.

Her smiles have gone from being a rare treat to a constant joy. She loves to coo and goo and carry on to anyone who will take the time to stop and talk to her. Her big blue eyes take in everything that goes on around her, and she's very interested in everything these days.

Raia is getting big, and we can tell that she's gained weight. I have some friends who are selling vegetables now, so I'll take her to get weighed at their vegetable stand soon. She holds her head up some, but she's still pretty wobbly. She continues to do very well with using her potty; we usually only have to wash one poopy diaper a week!

We love our sweet Raiechka! (And of course, we love our sweet Jaanchik, too, but today was Raia's "birthday." Jaan will get his turn.)