I haven't been here in awhile!! - Alexis is such an angel!!
Bee_Kay wrote: Well, I absolutely love being a grandma!! I see that little angel everyday. Lacy comes home everyday with Alexis (something I didnt expect).
I think lack of sleep and stress were getting to Lacy so she asked if I would take Alexis overnight. My DH and I were skeptical, but we are firm believers about when moms need a break, family should step in and help. We did have our concerns with Alexis being so young, but it worked out and Lacy couldn't have been more grateful.
Well, Alexis and I had a WONDERFUL night together. She slept from midnight to 4am. Got up for 1/2 hour for a bottle and diaper change and then slept again until 8am.
She also gives me a little smile occasionally 
Lacy and I took Alexis to Tyler's first football game this school year. It appeard she liked the lights and the sounds, she was sooooooo content 
My DH and I were concerned because there have been a few times where Lacy and her BF were unable get Alexis to calm down and as soon as I take her, she settles right down. We were concerned that the bond that Alexis should be forming with Lacy, is getting misdirected to me...... but I explained to Lacy how babies are VERY in tune with people. If Lacy feels stress, Alexis will pick up on that.
I also explained how when Alexis cries, I don't let it get to me. I just smile and talk to her .... or sing (she likes my singing LOL).
Anyways, things are going great and I am having a wonderful time spending time with Alexis
ETA: recent pic of Alexis
Cece00 replied: That's great that everything is going so well! Got any new pics??
1lilpeanut2love replied: Good to hear! 
Bee_Kay replied:
I just added one 
CantWait replied:
I'm glad you explained that to her. Babies are very smart and pick up on things like that so easily. Robbie was the same way with his mamita. She's a very stressful lady and he hated hated hated going to her.
Glad you're enjoying your new role as grandma.
mckayleesmom replied: Awww....she is so gorgeous....
Sarah&Mackenzie replied: She's a doll!
Bee_Kay replied: Thank you
holley79 replied: She is just so precious. I am glad things are going well. I'm sure Lacy is having a tough time getting adjusted with everything going on. I hope things get better for her. She is just so precious.
luvbug00 replied: Aww
MoonMama replied:  Glad everything is going well.
luvmykids replied:  Hey Barb! Missed you! Glad you're getting to enjoy your precious baby granddaughter. Laci is very blessed to have you, a lot of new moms freak at their baby crying and I'm sure you've helped Laci more than you even know 
MyBabeMaddie replied: You're granddaughter is gorgeous! Lacy must be so proud! You're a great grandma for taking her for an overnight - I'm hoping my mom will do it one of these upcoming weekends!
A&A'smommy replied: awwww I'm glad to hear you are enjoying being a grandma!!!
C&K*s Mommie replied: Glad things are going well, and the bond that you and Lacy had is coming back around, and also through Alexis.
She is a cutie!
PrairieMom replied: When my Alexis crys and I can't calm her I just hold her and challenge her to cry louder!  I say "I'm not scared of you! " in baby talk and say "you can scream louder yes you can! " it helps me diffuse the situation. Pretty soon she is either smiling at me or asleep. 
3xsthefun replied: She is adorable!
Glad to hear things are going well.
kit_kats_mom replied: She is beautiful. You are really lucky to have the opportunity to be with her so much.
One tip for Lacy. Babies crying grates on my every last nerve and I can't help but get agitated by it. When the girls were younger, I'd just pop some earplugs in when they were wailing. I could still hear them but it took the "fingernails on the chalkboard" quality out of it and I was able to remain calm and be calming. Just let her know to keep the earplugs up high because they are a choking hazard.
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