My laptop is in the shop again (people, it is foolish not to purchase the extended warranty, as the next time it goes in because of overheating or a faulty power supply -and I truly believe that there will, indeed, be a next time- I’ll probably get a new one.) so updating sort of sucks. I can either use Boyfiend’s slow work laptop or my old slow desktop and I’m way too impatient for that.
But life is good. The Fiendling is getting cuter and more grown up every day. The other night he fell asleep and I put him in the crib in his room, not the pack ‘n play in our room. I planned on leaving him there for night, for the first time. As we got ready for bed, Boyfiend asked, “He’s not sleeping in there is he?” I said that I’d planned on it. Boyfiend wasn’t too keen on the idea. He went into his room and brought him back into ours, which was good since he uncharacteristically awoke twice that night. He’s slept in our room ever since, and even though it will be nice when he sleeps in his own room I’m really glad Boyfiend wasn’t ready, because I wasn’t ready either. It’s good to have him close.
He’s getting more coordinated too. He can roll over from his tummy to his back and he’s gotten much better at holding onto things. Occasionally he even picks up a toy that he’s dropped. He sits up really well if he he’s propped on a pillow or if he has a hand to hold onto. Sometimes if I let go he doesn’t keel right over- he sits unassisted for a moment before slowly sinking forward. He plays for much longer periods of time, on his play gym or in the exersaucer. He’s also more interested in his surroundings. He’s content to sit awake on someone’s lap, just looking around.
Oh, and he giggles now. Once after a burp, a few times after kisses right below the ear. Last night he giggled in the shower. Was it the water or his dad’s naked body that was so funny? We are so lucky to have such a happy baby. Really, incredibly, indescribably lucky.
Tomorrow morning we’re heading back to my mom’s (for two nights, no longer) and we’ll be back here in the city for the 4th of July. AFter that we’ll probably go back to the shore for another night or two, then Boyfiend leaves for a sailing trip. That will be the first time I’ll be on my own with the Fiendling 24/7.
Random plug: For all of the parents reading or for those of you who have a baby gift to purchase, Babygadget is a kickass site.
clipper829 | 29-Jun-06 at 8:57 pm | Permalink
You’ll be just fine. Aaron left for business travel for the first time when Charlotte was 4 weeks old and I was alone for a week. I did much better than I thought I would.
S. | 30-Jun-06 at 2:59 am | Permalink
Oh, he sounds like he’s getting so big already. He’ll be a full-grown Fiend sooner than you think. Baby giggles. Man. Who knew, pre-baby, how absolutely amazing they are?
Have a great time on your trip, don’t let your mom get you down.
sarah | 30-Jun-06 at 10:49 pm | Permalink
so when my computer crashed your email got lost. can you shoot me an email? i wanted to see if you want to get together sometime in the nearish future.
Anonymous | 03-Jul-06 at 12:12 pm | Permalink
u know, I was thinking. I don’t have enough strength to diet by myself. even though I plan everyday on doing so, I kind of like when my mom or others around me stop me from eating things I, deep inside, know that won’t help.
Pigs | 04-Jul-06 at 9:03 pm | Permalink
That’s good to know about him still sleeping in your room since our crib is kind of a disaster right now.