First 6 Weeks

6 Weeks Today

Officially out of the cave today. He’s been more awake lately and able to take on more activity. Which means gradually going out more and being more social.

Let the cuddles… »

Day Forty-Two

Granddad and Gogo were in town today so we went to Aunt Sally & Uncle Paul’s house for dinner. Here are just a few photos from the night.

Paul took some fantastic shots of Gus.

And the girls got to hold their cousin.

(He was trying very hard to talk back to Stella here.)

Lots of gummy smiles but… »

Dilemma

So we just got Gus to sleep after several hours of patting and rocking. And we were sitting here glowing in our accomplishments when Charles just spotted a huge (HUGE) spider on the wall in the general direction of Gus’ bassinet.
In order to get to the spider we’d need to move the baby.
What to… »

Day Forty

Libby from my writing groups told me that when her son was a baby, she’d get so used to looking at his tiny face all day that when her husband came home at night, his head looked HUGE by comparison.
It’s so true!… »

Random Horror Thoughts

These days when I walk by a construction site or when a dog comes close or when I’m crossing the street, I sometimes have horrible visions of something happening to Gus. Like a brick falling on his head. Accidents like that.
I suppose it’s because he’s so very small and he’s relying 100% on me to… »