week 12!

this week, i went back to work.  it went way better than i expected, and that's all thanks to the amazing team of penny & alex.  we have started getting a morning routine together, and will probably never have a consistent evening routine, but it's so great to know that penny is being cared for and loved by family all day.  even though i'm not around, alex keeps me updated via text message, IM and phone.  this is a very 21st century baby. 

penny is now chomping on her hands most of the day (she is NOT teething!), and is working on maneuvering objects to her mouth.  her vocalizations are getting more precise, and her smiles are getting even bigger - if that's possible!