Work? What Work?

Peter goes back tonight...you know, that work place...it's been a while. 7 weeks to be exact. It's just one night thank goodness. Then we have the whole week off together for one last time. Thursday is Open House(!!), Peter works Friday & Saturday then I go back on Tuesday. Two years ago we were preparing for a memorial day wedding; this year we prepare to rejoin the work force...

Bits About Blake

He squeaks when he sleeps.

He has a favorite pacifier.

He eats and eats and eats some more.

He makes big buggers and then snores loudly due to clogged passages.

Since day one, he has been able to hold his head up (high).

Kicking is his favorite past time.

He stores things in his neck rolls. Lots of things.

He has many admirers. 

He grows like a weed. 2 inches in 5 weeks. What is this madness?

Bath time is his favorite time.

At 6 weeks, he slept through the night.

He has one dimple.

His farts are our entertainment.

He folds his hands when he sleeps.

He has the biggest smile...

And the most adoring parents.

Silly Daddy!

First Beach Trip

I was very excited about this first beach trip. I had high hopes. "I hope he likes the sand. I hope he likes the water. I hope he grips his new shovel for a picture." Well, while my hopes were high, my standards were low and good thing! We went shopping 4 times and each time forgot to grab sand toys...we made a special trip to Target on the way there. Oh, don't worry! Peter told me I was ridiculous for "needing" a bucket and shovel for his first trip but I was adamant. Next issue: he was very fussy. Our little bundle of joy gets hot SUPER fast. Their was no way I was getting his bathing suit on him and the blue hat only made it in one picture. I tried. He was great at avoiding the sand and by the end of the hour we were so tired of calming him that we didn't even bother dipping his toe in the water. We had lots of laughs though and had our fair share of wildlife encounters-- a whale and tons of dolphins! We also watched some paddleboarders and I continued debating whether I wanted one or not. Later that night, Peter surprised me with a brand new paddleboard in the garage! Say what?!?! Happy Mother's Day to me!

Tell me the sand toys were not worth the trip to Target??

Peter's Funny

Just before going to sleep, lying in bed and referring to my overly producing milk ducts:

"Sleeping with you is like sleeping with a Capri Sun!"

Oh Honey, you hit the nail on the head.

My Signs of Motherhood

I know I'm a mom now because...

::when peed on, I don't even bother wiping it off...I just air dry
::the washing machine has doubled its value
::taking a shower is like taking a vacation
::all I want to do is stare at my baby (all day long)
::dressing up Baby is way more fun than dressing up Barbie
::if we get out the door within thirty minutes of our goal time, we celebrate a victory
::shopping is no longer a hop in, hop out kinda thing
::I no longer sleep between 12 and 2 am. Why, Baby, why?
::everything is always wet: baby's butt, baby's shirt, my shirt-anything within 3 feet of baby and me
::my left hand is now just as coordinated as my right
::the baby swing is my new favorite piece of furniture
::my phone and I are no longer attached at the waist
::when Peter comes home after an extended leave and by extended leave I mean 1 hour, it's like I can breathe again
::my blog has taken a serious hit

Umm, so...

I'd totally write a post right now but, uh, I'm too busy staring at my ridiculously good looking baby; so, uh, ya...sorry 'bout that. I'll be back some day, just not today. Meanwhile, enjoy my baby album and mobile uploads on facebook.