rub a dub dub

That was Sophie at the beginning of baby massage class today.

And here she is at the end...

So I'd say it works! She liked it a lot in the beginning. I think JP is right... babies like to be naked. She was all smiles while I was massaging her feet and legs. Sophie and I go to baby massage every other week, with about seven other mommies and babies. The class is in Swedish, but I can follow along since she shows us how to do all the moves on that doll you see in the picture. And we have an instruction book.

I wish my Swedish was better because it's a mommy group as well, where people can talk about issues they are having. I understand some of it, but not enough to really take part in the discussion. Last week, the entire class time was spent talking about how our deliveries went. I think I may have been the only one who got an epidural if I understood correctly. (!!!)

Luckily, my mommy friend Anna and I plan to get together regularly. She's the one I met at the health clinic who found me on the Internet. Even though we barely know each other, I already feel really comfortable with her... like we've known each other much longer. It's really nice. We got together last week for a walk and then she came back to our house for lunch. This week I'll meet her on her side of town for a walk in the forest and lunch at her place. Her boy, Lucas, is 2 months older than Sophie. It's great because I can see what Sophie will be doing soon and get some tips from Anna on good toys, activities, etc. Especially when it comes to the Swedish stuff I don't know much about.

Comments

[Andrea]

That sounds like a great class.

[jp]

look how big she's getting! and it's not just babies who like to be naked ... tots, toddlers even kids.

you shoulda seen our 4.5 year olds running through a house full of relatives cheeky as the day they were born, just this last weekend.

(editors note: wait until everyone leaves before attempting bathtime.)

can't wait to see you all!