August 16 - August 19

Hi buddy!
Man, this week has flown by. Your mom is so busy at work that the days go by so quick then our couple hours together at night are flying by. You know what I have found this week? You are getting so strong. When I hold your hands, you can pull yourself up. I really fear walking before crawling. But, when I put you in bed last night, you were on all fours so maybe crawling will happen soon. Who knows - I am not ready for either one. I just like having my little baby who likes to rock with his mommy. Let's see what we have been up to...

Monday -
You got to see a bunch of your family. We met your Auntie Sheila, Uncle Jeff, Jeremy, Cory, Lauren, Jake and Cindy for a family meeting about our Branson trip. We had dinner at the Varsity and you were in a normal high chair for most of the meal. You ate your puffs and some of daddy's french fries. You also drank a lot of water through daddy's straw. We need to get those darn sippy cups in your bag! After dinner, it was time for bed already!

Tuesday -
Time for your date with Grampa and Heather. We had company over - it was Book club night and you were a fussy pants to people. You would come in the kitchen with daddy and flash them all a big, flirty smile but then when they would look at you or talk to you, you would scream. It was funny being upstairs with people and hearing you talk to your daddy & him respond. You two are so cute together!

Wednesday -
Since I was so busy at work, you went to Grampa and Heather's again today. When I picked you up, you were sleeping in Grampa's arm wrapped in a blanket. Heather said that you said "Uh-oh." That wouldn't surprise me because I always tell you "Uh-Oh sketti Os." When we had dinner, it was our first dinner that was all "normal" food. I didn't give you any baby food. You had summer squash that I steamed and froze for you, plums I froze for you and then, you were eyeing my lasagna so you started eating that. See, we haven't been giving you much food but when I look at your paper, you are getting all sorts of stuff at Mary's. Today, you had eggs & toast for breakfast and one day this week you had fish sticks! You know how to chew now with your gums and you like normal food. You get better food than daddy and I do :)

Thursday
One more day at Grampa and Heather's house. Mary is going to think I am giving up custody of you to them :) When I picked you up from Grampa's yesterday, he said "If you need me to pick him up again, I will." I didn't think I would but work is so crazy that I worked until 6:00! I think Grampa probably liked having you around more than just his 1.5 hours on Tuesday. I got my hair cut and so I didn't get to see you from 8 am until 8:45 at night. I missed you so much. I called your daddy and he said you could hear my voice on the phone and you were looking for me. So, I had him put the phone up to your ear and I talked to you. Our first phone conversation! I talked, you smiled then said BLAHBLAHBLAH. :)

Well buddy, busy day tomorrow. You are going to the allergist then Mary's. Then, we are getting ready for our trip. Saturday morning, we are OFF. One full week of vacation in Missouri!