Joy

That's all. Just grabbing the moments when they come and C's first Santa experience was a wonderful one. Wishing you many joyful moments in the weeks to come.

whew!

The days are flying by and Baby C is growing and moving and gaining skills soooo quickly that I haven't had much time to think about this blog, let alone write in it. I have been spending my time running interference for the poor cat and dog of this household who are the newish targets of Caleb and his banned-in-49-states rolling walker (do I also mention here his oral fascination with fluffy tails and canine toenails???). I have also been not so artfully rearranging furniture to disguise cabinets that cannot be babyproofed, or finding new ways to hide the dog dishes or power cords or the seemingly 100s of sharp metal kitchen utensils that EVEN WITH SAFETY LATCHES(!) Caleb somehow manages to sneak out of the cupboards and drawers. Add to that the fact that my laundry strike of 2 weeks ago has come back to bite me in the ass and I have been playing catch-up for the past 48 hours. 4 loads down, 4 to go. Hopefully that includes the folding and stacking. I am not holding out for it actually being put away too. I am learning to be realistic. 

:)

Are you out of breath yet? That is exactly how I am feeling these days - breathless. It is not exactly a bad feeling, and can be exhilarating, but ultimately it is exhausting. So please forgive my past and future lapses and keep checking back for more. Eventually there will be some. 

New Firsts

Finally the camera/software crisis has been averted and pictures of Caleb are formatted for email and blog use! SO many special moments have passed but I will stick to the most seasonal/relevant....

1st teeth poked through October 17th

At the Pumpkin Patch with Gam

Halloween at the lake

Lovebug....

just had 2 share this.....

I am so fried and sleep-deprived these days and boy does my lower back huuuurtt! A teething baby and all-nighter husband = no rest for me. This was an email I sent my husband. No energy or care to re-write or spell correctly. I think he got my meaning. Did you?!

no i am not sleepiong\\ i am making brownies for the party and drinking beer. and the brownies are not even homemade. iam so done!!! vbiubur but didn't think 45 min nap was gonna make my day. would have probaly woken up crany. so there! sweeti sleepoing 2 nite!!!!!!

Photo Update (at last!)

I know, I know. Photos and posts have been few and far-between. We have been experiencing technical difficulties with new camera and computer software. So I have reverted to the handy point-and-shoot, which while it does not have the amazing quality of our new, technically challenged camera, does indeed provide a photo record of some sort. Enjoy!

not a baby anymore...

drivin' with Daddy

all bundled up for a walk (42 degrees in October!?@)

playing with his new toy (gotta love craigslist!)

do you think he'll be walking soon?

holiday catalog shopping :)

Booty by Mail

Treasures arrived today! A box full of love from my friend and her boys in Michigan. It is so nice to get meaningful mail, and Caleb has a slew of new-to-him clothes to wear now and to grow into. Made me smile. Big!

xo T

Things You Learn When Vacationing with Baby

= Bed-and-Breakfast owners are not totally receptive to you showing up with an "unannounced" infant

= Baby does NOT accommodate your need for rest

= Long drives are not baby's favorite way to spend his time, and he lets you know it in a LOUD and PAINFUL way

= Five days of a different environment/schedule really bite you in the bottom once you return home

= Using baby's at-home playpen as an away-from-home crib sends a mixed message that baby has a hard time decrypting

= You will undoubtedly not pack enough infant clothing to accommodate the increased number of mealtime accidents and/or spit-up events

= Meals out with baby - while harried - are certainly entertaining. Like when he crawls over your shoulder to blow really loud raspberries at the young couple next to you (trying) to have a romantic dinner. Or when he then leans over and spits up at their feet.

= You will inevitably forget your extra camera battery and charger and have virtually no record of baby's first vacation

:)