Dadadadadada

When daddy is around you mostly want nothing to do with him. You are very much in mommy mode. But as soon as daddy leaves to walk Finley or goes out of town on business, you are constantly asking for him. Dada? Dada? I don't think you understand when I tell you he's in NYC and coming home tomorrow, but tonight you did listen to him on the phone and managed a "hiiiii" and "buhbuye."

1 1/2 = Terrible Two's

Wow. We have hit a rough patch. When you get frustrated you get mad. And you throw stuff. And sometimes you pinch me. But mostly you throw EVERYTHING. I know it's because you can't fully express yourself yet ... and because you don't like when I say no. We are both very stubborn. Your last tantrum was Saturday evening when we were leaving Karis' house and you wanted to stay and push her little stroller around. (Note to self: Buy Milo a stroller.)

Setting Sail Answers

How will you behave at dinner? WELL, YOU DID OK. WE MOSTLY TOOK TURNS WALKING YOU AROUND.
Will the crib fit in the room? YES—AFTER THEY REMOVED THE DOOR FROM THE HINGES TO GET OUT THE COUCH & GLASS TABLE.
Will you drink non-organic milk? YES.
Where there even be whole milk? YES.
Will you get sea sick? YOU DID NOT GET SEA SICK. YOU DID HOWEVER HAVE SOME NASTY DIAPERS.
Will they let you in the pool? YOU DID GO IN THE POOL, DESPITE THE NO DIAPER RULE.
Will the time difference screw you up? ONE MORNING, MOMMY & MILO WERE DONE WITH BREAKFAST AT 6:15 AM.
Will we have brought the right toy/book/lovey to make you happy? YES. AND AUNT GAIL SURPRISED YOU WITH LITTLE TOYS AND BOOKS MOST NIGHTS.

You were so well behaved on the cruise, mommy can look back on it with glee.

Cruise

We survived. Not only did we survive—but we had fun. My only complaint: not one changing table on the entire ship. I mean, really. My solution: change stinky diapers on their furniture.

Milo's highlights: the splash pool, brushing his teeth in our tiny bathroom, being doted on by his family, the playground in Belize, the whole milk, being doted on by the staff, getting to sleep with mommy & daddy.

Mommy's highlights: being with her Milo 24 hours a day.

Mommy, There's a Frog in my Throat

You came down with a fever last Tuesday. It got to about 102.4 around 11:30 PM that night. Mommy stayed home with you on Wednesday. You were super miserable. You didn't want to nap and when you finally slept it was short and you woke up in a worse mood. You were moaning. So, we went to see Dr. W. Apparently, you had a sore throat! Who knew babies could get sore throats. Because it was a virus there wasn't much we could do—just Tylenol and rest. We stayed home again on Thursday too. By Saturday you were much better.

Night Side

What you say every night as we close the blinds.

Smiling with your big boy cousins

Setting Sail

Little boy, on Monday we set sail with your family for a five night cruise to celebrate grandma & grandpa's 50th wedding anniversary. Mommy is very intrigued to see how this whole thing plays out. How will you behave at dinner? Will the crib fit in the room? Will you drink non-organic milk? Where there even be whole milk? Will you get sea sick? Will they let you in the pool?
Will the time difference screw you up? Will we have brought the right toy/book/lovey to make you happy? I guess only time will tell.

He Smiles With His Whole Face

Gorgeous Face