Today's The Day

Well...today is the day. The day for what you may ask, the day to start this blog! Over the past year it has crossed my mind to start a blog - but in the midst of becoming a new first time mommy the idea continually got pushed to the bottom of the list of things to do. Facebook has been a great way to keep grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even cousins up to date on AK's rapid growth and development but blogging will be an easier way to share more details about the adventurous life of the Damato family. 

AK's first pair of "real" shoes

For instance, did you all know that AK hasn't crawled in about a week? Nope - she's a big girl now only choosing to walk or be held! Friday I took her for her first "real" pair of shoes. Did you realize baby shoes costs more than any pair of shoes I would buy for myself?! Anyway, I took her to the actual children's shoe store (there are not a lot of those around anymore...like when I was a kid...), they fitted her and we bought the StrideRite Walkers. I really wanted to be the cool mom that could have several pairs of shoes for my baby, one for every occassion, but this one basic pair will have to do for now! She does look mighty cute in them - I will try to capture a picture today.

We are both off work and school today to celebrate Presiden'ts Day - now that she has shoes, I am looking forward to taking AK to the playground here in our neighborhood. Hopefully she will enjoy a few trips down the slide and maybe she'll let me put her in the swing!

I have plenty more to say - but it will have to wait since our sleeping beauty just awoke from her morning nap!