Springtime baby

What a busy and relaxing week for us! Spring appears to really be coming as we were in the 60’s for a few days this week complete with sunshine. Devon got his first couple of outside walks in the stroller in as we explored what had changed in the neighborhood over the winter. As much as we love our stroller that the carseat clips into, it appears not to be the best choice for walking on the sidewalks in our neighborhood – very bumpy. So we hope to put him in the jogging stroller with its bigger wheels soon so he has a smoother ride. First however we have to dig it out of the garage…

We started off the week with a fantastic dinner with his godparents, Maggie and Nick. Devon was social for about 20 min and then needed to take a nap on a large floor pillow. We are so glad this kid can sleep anywhere.

As my maternity leave is winding down I’m trying to do as much visiting of friends as we can before our schedule gets a bit busier. This week Devon got to meet many new friends and made his first visit to the Guthrie. I had no idea I’d given birth to such a social butterfly.

Of course this week was St. Patrick’s Day and Devon insisted on celebrating:

The down side of the week was Wednesday’s doctor visit. Devon is very healthy and growing right on schedule but it was his first set of shots. We didn’t end up with a very good nurse (or MA, not sure) giving the shots so they took longer than I had hoped. It’s simply heartbreaking to watch his face go from calm, happy baby to a look of sheer terror. I wanted to cry right along with him. When she finally finished the 3 pokes and got the bandaids on, I fed him and that calmed him down pretty quickly. I think he felt kindy yucky after that so we took a nice long walk so he could sleep and a nice dose of Tylenol 

I hate to say it too loudly but remember last week when we told you all he slept through the night? (whisper) he is still doing it. Russ and I are amazed and thankful and nervous that it could end any day now. But 11pm till 7am makes for very happy parents.
You know what else makes for happy parents? KITCHEN CABINETS. The first two went in this weekend and two weekends from now the uppers are scheduled to go in!!!! I already put something on the shelf and in the drawer.

This week also marks my first real workout on a stationary bike. I’m back! Now all I need is a tuned up bike, some sun and a babysitter and I can hit the road.
This week we’re getting ready for our first road trip – to Grafton. Stay tuned for our adventures later next week.