Week 3

This past week was pretty busy for a 3 week old baby! Clancy came up and stayed with us over the weekend.  Unfortunately, the occasion wasn't exactly the best of circumstances but we really enjoyed getting to see her and Finley LOVED meeting her!!  Clancy and I went to see Meredith on Saturday and so glad that we did because we knew that the funeral wouldn't exactly permit us to spend quality time with her.  Us girls shared a glass of wine and Meredith shared with us Miller's last moments.  Clancy and I took turns playing with Cole to allow each other to chat with Mer but I must say that I probably got more kisses from him. ;)  While the Woodruff's journey has been an extremely difficult one, I admire the strength that they have shown throughout this very trying time.  On Tuesday we attended Miller's funeral and Finley slept through the entire service.  I was very pleased with her behavior!! :)  Such a difficult service to attend but it was a great celebration of Miller's life and what he accomplished in such a short time here on earth.  Love that little guy!!  I love their family so much and pray that God comforts them in the days ahead. 

Clancy and Finley

Us in our "I'm with Miller" hats

Later Tuesday afternoon Finley had her newborn pictures taken.  She was pretty fussy and really didn't want to cooperate at all!  It was pretty hot outside which didn't help her little infant acne!!  The photographer was very patient letting me change dirty diapers and feed in the middle of the shoot.  By the end of the shoot we had worn her out enough to grab a couple good shots.  Hopefully at least a few of them turned out, we will see. 

These are NOT the photographers photos but simply mom trying to play "photographer" later in the week. ;)      

We had some rough nights this past week with Finley being pretty fussy and only choosing to sleep on dad's chest the majority of the night.  On a couple of occasions we had to give her some gas meds to finally get her to sleep.  Of course there is never a dull moment in the Wiggins household, we have construction projects going on so Wes had spent the majority of the daytime outside slaving away.  I woke one morning to find no baby or dad in the house but located Finley outside overseeing the construction site.  Wes said that he held her as they poured concrete and she appeared to just be watching it all and loving it.  She really has no choice with the parents, her Grandma Phyllis, and Great Aunt Janice that she was given! ;)  She really likes being outside so that is always our last resort when she is being cranky.  A good walk around the block or fresh air out on the back deck usually puts her to sleep.

Night time chest naps

While Finley enjoyed overseeing construction projects, she was not pleased with her parent's idea of putting her hands in the wet concrete, which in the end wasn't wet enough, and entirely not worth our efforts but we tried!!  It ended with concrete on her head, close to her mouth, in the corner of her eye and finally resulted in a much needed bath.  I felt like it was borderline child abuse!!  Never again will I attempt such with a newborn!  I should have known better after the mess she and I made on Father's Day morning when I decided to paint her hands to make Wes a card, which too was an unsuccessful disaster!!

Her concrete head & cheek stamp

Obviously not happy with daddy!


Happy after her bath though

On Saturday I felt liberated!!!  Wes gave Finley her first bottle.  I could have cried tears of joy because this meant I was no longer responsible for every single feeding!!  She took the bottle with no problems and ate 4.5 oz the first time.  The next night was a little different story because we had the Bassett's and Cochran's over for a 4th of July cookout and that bottle feeding ended with the gas meds needing to be re-administered and some very tired parents that night!  I think there was just a little too much going on for her that night.

She looks so tiny next to daddy

All in all we had a fairly good week and feel pretty lucky that Finley is as sweet as she is!