FIRST WEEK ESCAPADES
Today Max sucked his thumb. Twice! I did my best to stop him and then to distract him from noticing or remembering that he had accomplished such a feat! It’d really be better if he didn’t develop that habit.
The other event of the day was The Diapers Adventure. This involved two outfits, four diapers, and at least as many blankets ending up in the laundry basket and trash can within a 15-minute period. It also included a bonus spray for the couch. I thanked him for waiting a whole nine days before blessing us with this experience :)
Here is the post-diaper-adventure, pre-bath picture we meant to send (but never got around to sending) to Trevor at work to share how the day was going.
Wow I did not realize how tired I look until I saw this picture!
After it was all over, Max was so traumatized by the experience that he wouldn’t even eat and did nothing except look at me silently and tiredly with sad little eyes. And I wondered at what age he’ll start having tears when he cries, and I was so glad that today was not that day. I don’t think I could have handled it.
Comments (6)
Aren’t those blowouts great? You do look tired, but you also look really happy, and that’s what matters, right? :)
Aubrey | November 29th, 2007, 10:24 am
Do you not LOVE motherhood! Nothing beats the absolute EXHAUSTION that comes with it. I seriously wonder how we ever get through it. But then I see babies, and remember that is how millions of women do it. And if you want my vote, thumbsucking is the WAY TO GO!!! I’ll take the quiet moments now for a little bit of breaking the habit down the road!
CJ | November 29th, 2007, 3:31 pm
amen to all that! this pic reminds me of a year ago!! the joy and the exhaustion…but, don’t worry…it gets MUCH better! the blowouts on the other hand…
Lara | November 30th, 2007, 12:12 pm
Your website rocks! What a cool site you have! I love hearing about your adventures - and the blowouts… yikes! There will be plenty of good times up ahead - and I will love coming to your site to check them all out!
Anna Bolster | November 30th, 2007, 2:51 pm
He’s so handsome!! So much dark hair…what a cutie! And yes, the blowouts…such a wonderful perk, aren’t they? But such a small price to pay for such a wonderful little snuggly bundle that will someday put his arm around you and call you “Mom”! You look great.
Lindsey | December 1st, 2007, 1:11 am
He is sooooo cute! I love the dark hair. Those boys are so tricky to change…Everett doesn’t pee everywhere anymore…but boy does he wiggle! Sometimes I have to change his diaper while standing because I just can’ strangle him down! Eeek. You look awesome. Enjoy this time!
Amanda | December 4th, 2007, 8:25 pm
What do you think?