We had a big week this past week. We went on your first real vacation. We hopped a plane down to Florida. We spent 2 days with Gramma Debi D and 2 days at Disney (also with Gramma Debi D.) You were the complete rockstar of the trip. You were not fussy at all. It was hot, humid and you were in theme parks for 2 days but no fussiness unless you were hungry or needed to be changed. Luckily for us, Gramma Debi D looked out for you while we spent time with Elijah in the parks. I can't say that you got a whole lot out of our trip but you did get to see lots of bright colors and activity.
One moment that stands out for me was your first trip in the pool. For once, there were no photos taken. All of us were just too busy enjoying the time to get the camera out. Elijah and I played for a bit then you and your dad got in the water too. You fussed a little bit but then you seemed to enjoy cooling off. I looked around and was overwhelmed with gratitude for my family. Here I was holding you watching your dad and Elijah interact. It was a great moment!
On Saturday, you went to your first Husker party! You also met Funsucker Auntie Cindy, Uncle Dan and Zachariah - more of your Blankman family. Becky was worried that you would be fussy so she didn't hold you long. I don't want to jinx us but it seems like maybe you are outgrowing that fussiness. You haven't had any unexplained crying the whole time we were off work. Yes, you cry when you are hungry and want to be changed or you cry in the car but nothing like that uncontrollable stuff we were facing.
Developmentally, you are getting lots better at holding up your head. You are playing a lot with your tongue. You are reaching for your toys on your stroller seat. You smile and coo a lot now - you interact with us tons more. You love the bathtub. Your hair is, unfortunately, thinning out a bit. A big plus on our trip was that you started sleeping for longer stretches of time. You slept thru the night a couple of times! The other times you woke up was just for a quick feeding then back to sleep. YAY!
We have some great family photos coming on our Disney disk but I will leave you with some photos from my camera.
You on the plane - you slept a lot!
Our first family beach photo
You dipped your toesies in the water.
Our first stop at WDW was for food. You hung out in their car seat thing.
Daddy got some great shots of you & your brother.
Just chilling out before Hollywood studios.
Gramma Debi D hanging out with you while we were in the Muppets
How you spent the Disney trip - in the stroller looking around or napping
Daddy thinks you look like Handy Manny
You & Gramma Debi D before she had to go home.
Today - mid yawn while you were sitting in the bumbo
Weird look yesterday during your first Husker party.
