Paul is getting bigger

Here is a picture of Paul in my favorite little sleeper - the duck sleeper that Beth gave to him. I am sad because he has grown out of it - we decided to pass it onto Miriam..... I can't believe when we first put him in it he could draw his feet up to his body out of the legs - and now, we can hardly zip him up!

In the next picture - Paul is clapping hand while sitting on Aunt Mary's lap

The Meeting of the Cousins!

Mark, Paul and I traveled to NYC to visit Mary, John and Miriam this past weekend. We had a great time.

I was really worried about having to wake Paul up at 4:30am on Friday morning, but he did REALLY well, and didn't start fussing to eat until we were in the airport terminal waiting for our flight (around 5:45/6am) Not bad for a little boy! He ate and slept up to Dulles airport and then played around on a blanket on the floor until our flight to NYC. He did well on that flight, too.

When we got into NYC it was COLD!!!! (17 degrees Fahrenheit) and Windy. We bundled Paul up with double layers of clothing and a hat, and then tucked him into the Bjorn carrier and bundled my jacket around him - our body heat together helped keep him toasty.

We rented a car and then drove to Mary and John's. Then we all went out to lunch to Roma's cafe - a small restaurant a couple of blocks from their apartment.

It was interesting to see Paul and Miriam up close together - it is hard to believe that Paul is 6 months older than Miriam and that only 6 months ago, I was doing what Mary is doing now. Miriam sleeps alot during the day and is a little night owl. Paul almost never sleeps during the day unless I lie down with him but he is a champion night sleeper!

However, on this adventure - Paul did NOT sleep well AT ALL!!!! He is used to our house - with a cool 60F sleeping temperature and piles of blankets. The NYC apartment has radiators that keep the apartment toasty - we couldn't get Paul comfy for anything.

Despite lack of sleep, we had a great time together. Mary and I worked with Miriam and Paul to create a special surprise for grandparents - no more hints I don't want to ruin anything for them... and we all went out to Chinatown to eat on Sunday afternoon. Paul really enjoyed walking around the city (strapped to mom or carried by dad of course) and seeing the sights - he seemed really fascinated by all the colors and sounds and people.

Anyway, here are some pictures of the cousins....

We made it home safely, and Paul is back to his usual sleep habits -we are much relieved.

:)
Sara

Christmas with the Munday Family!

Paul was a little young to fill the elf hat - but I am sure next year will be another story!
We enjoyed hanging out with all the cousins/neices and nephew. Heather, Hannah, Sarah and Andrew were sweet as always.... I am sure Paul is looking forward to the days he can run after them and do what the big kids are doing!

More Christmas Fun

Paul enjoyed looking at the shape sorter on his breakfast tray and then..........

Aunt Susan gave him an electronic shape sorter that captured his attention at Grandma's house - actually the adults enjoyed playing with it too - Look Aunt Kate!


Here we see Paul with Aunt Kate on Christmas morning at Grandma's house, and below - we have Paul and the da da da enjoying the Christmas tree in our house.













This was just the first 1/2 of our Christmas, there's more to come with the Mundays!

Santa Claus Came...

Paul's First present from Santa Claus was presented to him in his booster seat, since he can sit up on his own there - and concentrate on the task at hand - exploring the present!
Of course, the most interesting things were the label and the ribbon.
And he had such a look of triumph after getting the label off the box!
A little 'expert' assistance getting the wrap started off the box and viola!
The present was opened! A shape sorter! Wood, simple, fun!

Christmas Present

Paul is the sweetest little boy -
I found him this sleeper and just had to have it - The snowman has a sign underneath saying 'Baby's First Christmas'

Reading

Paul loves books - Will have to take a picture of him looking at his Fuzzy Bee and Friends book sometime soon.
Meanwhile, I wanted to remember this web site and recommend it to anyone who checks into this blog:
http://www.joancarrisbooks.com/babies.html
It lists / recommends books for all ages and varieties of people.
Happy Reading - More pictures to follow
:)
S