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Mona Lisa Smile

April 21st, 2016 by Karen 35 Comments

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Connor Claire is seven weeks old now, and she’s doing more and more cute baby things as the days go by.

Now when she wakes up and sees me, she smiles, and it melts my heart into a pile of warm, sticky goo. She also coos and gurgles and makes all sorts of adorable baby sounds that’ll make your ovaries flutter.

And she’s growing! A few of her clothes no longer fit anymore. She has these snap-up shirts that fit now like scandalous crop tops from Urban Outfitters.

Would you believe that my 6-pound teacup baby is almost 10 pounds now? It’s only a matter of time until she hits double digits.

Seeing her get bigger is bittersweet, too… Part of me wishes I could press “pause” and have her stay this age a little longer.

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But the other part of me can’t wait to see her personality blossom and bloom, because from what I know of her so far, she’s a sweet, gentle and happy baby. I fall deeper and deeper in love with her every day.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Mona Lisa Smile / Originally published April 21st, 2016

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  1. Agata says

    April 21st, 2016 at 10:39 am

    She melts my heart too and makes me want to have a little daughter 🙂
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    • Karen says

      April 21st, 2016 at 10:49 am

      It’s a joy having a little girl and the best thing in the entire world! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shannon says

    April 21st, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Gah! Love those big eyes! She looks like her mama <3 just adorable. And stylin' too, of course.

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    • Karen says

      April 21st, 2016 at 10:50 am

      I’m hoping to get a picture of her full-on smile sometime soon! I can’t wait for you to see it. 🙂

      Have a good day, Shannon!

      Reply
  3. anusha says

    April 21st, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Omg! She’s soo cute! Ovaries flutter indeed..hehe.. 🙂

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    • Karen says

      April 21st, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Thanks, Anusha! Happy Thursday do you and I hope you’ve been having a good week so far. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kwmechelle says

    April 21st, 2016 at 10:48 am

    There’s a cupcake on her onesie- topped with sprinkles & a heart. Gee wiz, Karen, just pour all the baby cuteness in the world into the universe. She’s a keeper for sure 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 21st, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Sometimes I almost can’t handle it! I want to roll all her baby cuteness into a sandwich and eat it all up. LOL, that didn’t sound crazy or anything!

      Have you started packing for your trip yet?

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      • Kwmechelle says

        April 21st, 2016 at 11:03 am

        That sounds perfectly normal! And I don’t blame you one bit. She is sooo precious & looks edible. And I’m here!!! Made it here Tuesday evening. Sooo enjoying myself. We’ve had great weather & my drive was pleasant. Lots of little quaint towns along the way, many with names I can’t remember. And I may or may not have stopped at a yard sale that I saw along the way. Little country yard sales can yield some great finds, me thinks. I love road trips that aren’t too long but let me play almost, if not all, of my music playlist. Of course, I played many songs over & over, while belting out the tunes. ‘Twas a good time 🙂

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  5. Chelsea says

    April 21st, 2016 at 10:57 am

    She’s so stinkin’ cute Karen! Love her little nose.

    My friend had a baby a few weeks ago who was over 10 lbs at birth! He never got to wear his newborn stuff!

    Reply
  6. SusanL says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:13 am

    What a wonderful post and beautiful baby. Enjoy every minute, it goes so fast.

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Karen,
    Connor looks just like YOU!!! ???

    Reply
  8. Jennifae says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Connor Claire looks so sweet and beautiful.
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  9. Pamela Haddad says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Wow! Mom (and dad) she is just stunning! Like her mommy. Congratulations!! Enjoy this age of discovery.

    Reply
  10. Allison C says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:35 am

    OMG, she really has grown so fast! She is filling out & is beginning to look like a baby rather than a newborn! What an adorable smile!
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  11. Ruchita says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:37 am

    What a little sweetheart! Love that little smile on her face. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Erin says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:51 am

    AWWWW!
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  13. Lulle says

    April 21st, 2016 at 11:59 am

    All the modelling work with Tabs is already paying off, she looks like a pro with the mysterious smile! She’s so adorable, and I’m really glad you’re enjoying your time with her!
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  14. Kim says

    April 21st, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    She is getting more adorable by the minute, if that’s possible! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Lorraine says

    April 21st, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I am so happy for you! That baby is way adorable, it must be so hard to get anything done besides stare at her all day. Glad you are enjoying the bonding time, and that you really appreciate how fleeting it is. It is HARD to appreciate anything if you are overwhelmed and sleep deprived, so take good care of yourself as much as you can. I imagine there are plenty of loving family members wanting to hold her for you, so take them up on the offer. Those new parenting days seem so far away to me, but I remember them still. :::sigh::: sending lots of good wishes…

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  16. Annie S. says

    April 21st, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Ah yes, the bittersweet joy of watching your baby grow up yet wanting to stop time so that she’d remain your cute little one forever.

    Connor is certainly a cutie (takes after Mom and maybe Dad as well). Tabs has trained his charge well and you should give him lots of treats.

    Your post reminded me of that old commercial for Carters baby clothing- If they could just stay little until their Carters wear out. Enjoy your precious girl at whatever stage she is in, time goes by so fast!

    And just in case I don’t leave a reply before May 8th- Happy 1st Mother’s Day!

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  17. Mel. B. says

    April 21st, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    She is so cute!! Just wait until she raids your make-up one day.
    Can you imagine?!

    Reply
  18. Ann B. says

    April 21st, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    She couldn’t be any cuter!

    Reply
  19. Jae says

    April 21st, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Errrmahgawd!!! I just love these beautiful pics of Miss Connor. She just keeps getting more and more beautiful! She reminds me of my littlest one and it truly felt like she was that small like yesterday (she’s 17 months now). Enjoy and savor all the firsts you and she share and please continue to take us on your journey because she is just too, too precious! Daughters are truly a gift!! <3

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  20. Chris25 says

    April 21st, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    She’s beautiful, Karen! In that first picture she is just radiating kindness and happiness. <333
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  21. LindaLibraLoca says

    April 21st, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    So precious!
    My baby boy passed the 10 pounds a week ago, he looks like a little Buddha, and started to smile just yesterday. A very welcome distraction from the lack of sleep these last days.
    As much as I will miss him being all little, it is the best when they grow up. My daughter is two now and watching her go on about her day, talking and laughing melts my heart. Plus she sleeps through the night, very much appreciated.
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  22. Rachel R. says

    April 21st, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    My ovaries barely work any more, but they fluttered at these pictures! It’s hard to believe it’s been 7 weeks since you had here. I wasn’t blessed with any girls, but I hope maybe to have a grand-daughter down the road. Till then, I’ll be squealing at your Connor Claire posts.

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    • Rachel R. says

      April 21st, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      *had her
      I’m still sick (viral congestion gave me a secondary bacterial throat and ear infection). Forgive all the typos I’m making on my comments.

      Reply
  23. Kiss & Make-up says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 2:29 am

    She’s such a cutie! I can see how that smile turns you into mush, soooo adorable.
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  24. Fafa says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 6:27 am

    Awwwww??? That is amazing! I’m so happy for you and your family Karen ?❤️

    Reply
  25. Anastassia says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 6:56 am

    Cutie!!!

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  26. Sarah says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Your Connor posts make me smile! She is such a cutie. Babies are such blessings, aren’t they?

    Reply
  27. Sara says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 9:14 am

    She’s so sweet! What’s the best advice you have so far as a new mom? I’ve got about 3 weeks left, or any day, who knows!

    Reply
  28. Beccca says

    April 22nd, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Golly gee Karen, that is THE most beautiful post ever. She is a blessed baby to have you as her mommy!!

    Reply
  29. Aviva says

    April 23rd, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    So cute!!!

    Reply

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