Monday, May 30

Happy Memorial Day to all!  Thank you to all the veterans and active service military out there.  You are heroes!!


I suppose at some point I need to post some pictures.  They'll come at the end, though.  Quick updates...

Duncan is growing up on us.  I have mixed feelings on this.  I'm glad he's growing up but want him to wait for me to be ready.  But then I remember that with growing up comes no diapers.  And independence.  So I'm okay with it. (right now.  wait 5 minutes and I'll change my mind)

Duncan is now cruising along the couch.  He hasn't quite mastered falling from standing up and lands on his head but it doesn't hurt him.  Just surprises him.  He does a sort of crawl.  He doesn't quite get up on all fours but has a very fast scoot.  He is still a master of rolling.  

We never know where he'll end up each night.  Some nights he stays pretty close to where we put him.  Other nights he treks all over the crib.  


Right now, he's wrestling a pillow and having a wonderful time.  I wish I could have a day of knowing what he's thinking.  I'm continually amazed by what he does, I can only imagine what he thinks.


He now has his own cage (of sorts).  We bought an enclosure for him.  More to protect our stuff but now he pretty much has the run of the living room.  Which is really fun.  He also loves to crawl underneath the exersaucer and hang out.  We call it his fortress of solitude.


Aaron and I are still trading Duncan off two days a week.  It's working out really well and I'm glad we're able to do it.  I miss my husband but I know this is what's best for Mighty D :)


Now for pictures...

With Daddy at Riverfront Park

First time in a swing.  He's not too sure about it.

Duncan & Momma at Riverfront Park

Aaron & Duncan

Duncan's nest.  The quilt was made special for him by his Auntie Marilyn.  He LOVES it because there are lots of edges to play with.

Hi Momma.  I can totally reach you.

Important conversations with Nunkie

I can squish my nose :)

Feet are tasty

I really like the red yarn that Momma made Daddy's blanket out of.

See?  Red yarn is the tastiest.

My new play area.

The Fortress of Solitude

Playing with cousin Adam

New blocks.  They're made of foam so they're super fun to play with.

This is my bottle.  This is also my bottle.

On Thursday...

A passing conversation this past Thursday as Aaron and I traded cars:

Aaron:  So you're going to Wicked tonight and won't be home until 10 or so, right?
Me:  Noooo...Wicked's not until the 19th.
Aaron:  Then what day is it?
Me:  The 12th.
Aaron:  Well crap.

Happy Mother's Day!

I celebrated my first Mother's Day yesterday.  

Let's just say it was memorable.

But first, the day before...

Saturday was the Children's Miracle Network's Walk for Babies.  It's an annual fundraiser to raise money and awareness.  I raised over $200!  My goal was $150 so I'm really excited and so grateful to everyone who donated!  All the money raised stays in the local area to help educate women about how to have healthy babies and support parents and babies in the local NICU's.  So this is a cause close to our hearts.


Duncan was not pleased with me.  I had to wake him up so we could get to the race on time.  Then I put a hat & sunglasses on him (which was SUPER cute).  A happy camper he was not.  But he eventually warmed up to the idea & was chatting with my fellow walkers.  We managed to get back to the car before the rain seriously started falling.  By the time we got home, Duncan was righteously ticked off. 

And then.  he. barfed.

and barfed.  and.  barfed.


I should tell you that we changed his carseat from the handy carry the baby in the seat to the next size up that stays in the car.  So I had to get him unhooked (through the barf) and into the house.  We made it & then got him cleaned up & changed.  I was able to get some juice into him and he kept it down.  We fed him pedialyte and light milk the rest of the day every 20 or so minutes so he didn't get dehydrated.  

Fast forward to Sunday.

Traditionally we go to the fancy brunch at the Coeur d'Alene resort.  It's huge and beautiful and delicious.  Duncan had kept down his 6 am bottle & his 10 am bottle.  Life was good.  

I fed Duncan bits of my french toast.  I have no clue what his daddy & uncle fed him.  Toward the end of brunch Duncan spit up a little.  We took him out of his seat & handed him over to his Nonni for cuddles.  


My poor little man then proceeded to barf all over his Nonni on Mother's Day.  By the way.  My sister is not a go-to person when someone is throwing up.  In case anyone needs to know.  We got Mom a bit cleaned up, Aaron pretty much threw a credit card at the poor waitress and I went to clean up Duncan.  I had an extra outfit & he was all nice & dry.


We were waiting for the car to come around when my poor baby looked at me and had such a sad look then barfed.  all.  over.  me.  


In the lobby of the Coeur d'Alene resort.  On their busiest day of the year.


Aaron threw Duncan's blanket at me to try & staunch some of the dripping.  Yes, it was dripping.  The valet brought the car around & we went into damage control mode.  I wiped Duncan down as much as I could and Aaron put him into his seat.  I then looked down & realized the extent of the damage.  I had barf from my left shoulder in a solid stripe all the way down to my right hip.  Fortunately, Aaron had worn a nice shirt over a t-shirt.  I stripped off my shirt (you'll notice I'm now in front of the CDA resort and entertaining the valets).  After Aaron gets Duncan settled in his seat he throws me his shirt.  


Then off to home.  Duncan had a nap & I had a nap.  


But Aaron & Duncan treated me like a princess and I am assured that I am loved :)


I love my little man!  


PS.  My Mom is wonderful and I love her to bits.  I am so lucky to have her and so is my son.  


PPS. I have pictures and videos and such but no time so all you get is lots of words.


PPPS.  Or is it PSSS?  either way.  I just wanted to type more because I can.  And to see if you're still reading :)