a few things...

• I've been crazy sick for three days now - I have no idea what's wrong with me but have a sinking feeling it's not going to improve anytime soon. I have switched from body aches and chills to a cough and this nasal congestion unparralled by anything I've ever experienced.
• The worst part about being so sick is not being able to hold or play with Bella. I try not to really be near her, and I definitely don't cuddle overwhelm her with kisses as per usual. It's bizarre because even though she's been home with us all weekend, I miss her.
• Bella is teething! She has four right now - her top front tooth has come in the most, there's one next to that and the two middle on the bottom. I've tried to get a good picture of it, but nothing yet... she's seriously the best baby, I read all these horror stories online of teething babies when I was preparing for it earlier, but she's barely flinched! we had one bad day, but that was after her six-month check up and I'm blaming the shots and the ear infection that she has. again.
• Speaking of the doctor's appointment - our big healthy baby is now 18 lbs 8 oz and 27". She's in the 90th percentile in weight (down from 97th, she's been doing crunches after nap time... ha!) and only the 75th percentile for height (down from 97th again, she was so proportional to begin)
• Bella was able to enjoy her first snow last week and we've been fortunate enough for it to stick around. If you listen to all the radio and TV stations around here with everyone griping about the weather you would understand all the weird looks we get with statements like that. I love the snow though and Bella will definitely be a snow baby
• speaking of babies... we found out someone close to us is expecting a baby and we're super excited for them! I haven't checked to see if they've told everyone yet though, so mum's the word for now, but we're excited to welcome a new family member and someone for Bella to play with (technically I didn't tell!)
• and finally... I've lost two fantasy football games in a row, and I shouldn't have. For example, I should have started my backup quarterback this week because at -0.3 points, he still scored higher than my starting QB. no good my friends.