Playing with Peyton

Today I got all "teacher" and had a play-date with my baby girl. I rummaged through her toy box and selected a few toys that I thought she would be interested in and put them in a basket downstairs. After her nap (and a bottle of course) I got out the basket and began the first of many actual playtimes. I mean I have played with her before, but this was specified and purposeful. I turned the XM radio on our TV to the classical music station, which seemed to really mellow her out. She was so adorable grabbing (and throwing/dropping) the toys that I gave her. I snapped a few pictures to show you...

I began with her rattle...she shook it and it sort of scared her at first but she got the hang of it eventually.


I then gave her a toy horse that had a rattle in it. I think it tickled her lips because she would put it in her mouth and pull it away and laugh like crazy.


Next, were the keys. I told her the colors of each and we counted them, I think she totally understood, however it is much more fun just to shake them around in the air!


The, the funniest toy in the world was the dragon fly guy. When you pull on either of his wings he giggles and makes music. Each time he would giggle Peyton would burst out in a huge smile and giggle herself. I am so glad I was able to capture her pure amazement and delight in this picture!


And what is a good play-date without a book? I am a strong believer in reading to children at a young age. So Peyton and I explored a wonderful book all about colors. I couldn't tell which color was her favorite but I am sure in time she'll let me know!


It is truely amazing to watch my baby explore the world around her. How simple life must seem through the eyes of a baby. No worries, no anxieties, just pure delight and amazement with all of life's little surprises. I can't wait to see her learn and grow, life has flown by these past eight weeks and I can not imagine my life with out her in it. I thank the lord each day for this gift he has given me and I strive to never take one day for granted.