Our Little Family

Poor M, always having to put up with kisses from Mama and Daddy...

Teething or Cold?

Unfortunately, it's probably both...

M has been a grumpy fountain of drool for the past few days and now he has a a fever. The poor kiddo had a tough day. There were lots of pauses to snuggle with blankie and whichever parent was closest. I even got one of his very precious post-nap-snuggles. Usually M is ready to go after a nap and won't stop for anything, but every once in a while he will lie on my chest and doze for a bit. It is so sweet and cozy and wonderful.

It was a rough day for Mama and Daddy too. But, we had nice time going shopping and taking a walk to the park. He refused to let me put him down while I was prepping dinner, so I broke out the sling and made it one-handed. After a dinner where he only wanted applesauce (and to feed Mama graham crackers - I am so getting this if it's a cold) we had bath time. He loves bathing in the tub - and hates to get out at the end. Then he had about an ounce of bottle and fell asleep.

Now we're enjoying some very cheezy tv and a much deserved beer. Whew!

M has started driving things around and making "vroom" noises. It's so amazing to see him learn and grow. My baby is becoming a little boy!

Books

M has started showing interest in books. He has started carrying a book over to me and sitting in my lap (he's not so subtle, my lad) it's so cute!

After months of wondering why all the books suggest reading to infants, when at most my little guy would use them as a teething toy! Here's to many more years of reading together.

M with Go, dog. Go! (Note: The shirt says "PEE-town." It's from Provincetown, MA.)

Saturday at the zoo

Yesterday we took M to our small local zoo. J and I had never been before, but heard it was nice and, of course, kid friendly. I didn't expect him to get all that much out of it, but it was a beautiful day so at least it wout be a nice walk with my boys. But he loved it!

He had the biggest "full body smile" whenever he saw a new animal. He kept pointing at the animals and saying "doggie!" (every animal is a doggie.) We saw "doggies" of all sizes, some with fur others with feathers. He loved them all!

M pointing at a feathered "doggie."

Playing

Playing, originally uploaded by linseyclair.

I love his face when he's concentrating.

Cousin Alex

M met his cousin Alex for the first time during our visit to the Cape.

Alex is five months older than M. We had a few incidents of both boys not not wanting to share and a few hugs that started out sweet but went on a wee too long, but in general they got along really well.

I have this sneaking suspision that they're going to have lots of fun growing up together...and get in lots of trouble...

370 Baths

M at 4 months smiling at Daddy.

We realized recently that we have given M a bath before bed every day of his life, which means he's had 370 bedtime baths (not counting the hospital baths and a few extras when there were vomit incidents.) Bedtime baths didn't have an auspicious beginning, he screamed and I ended up in tears. Usually it's both Mama and Daddy, sometimes it's just one parent, but bath time is always cozy ritual to close of M's day. I had lots of grands schemes and plans about child rearing, many have already fallen by the wayside, but I'm glad bath time stuck.

I'm not going to try counting diapers - too scary - especially considering he's already pooped three times today and it's only noon...