Homeward Bound.....

He was only fussy on the ground!

Pudd and I started very early on the 4th. We got to Baltimore at 5 am and went through security, which was very tricky on your own. He slept basically the whole time, occasionally waking to eat or poop. I changed 4 messy diapers on the ride out. It must have been the change of altitude! We got a row to ourselves on the way from Milwaukee to Seattle so that was great to have room to move more. We arrived at 10:30 in Seattle and Mom was there to meet us. She was amazed at how big he had gotten! We got the bags and hopped in the car to go see Jason's Mom and have lunch. Jeanie was very happy to see the baby and proclaimed that he was beautiful! (Can't argue with that!) We went to lunch at Applebee's and I got to open many outfits that Grandma Jeanie had purchased for Will. They were all very cute, and he looks great in them. We then left and went to the consignment shop in Everett for a baby tub for mom's house, then stopped at Bridget's to pick up a bouncer and see the kiddos. Connor and Sophie were awake, Laura was sleeping. Connor LOVED this baby! He is so sweet with him, and talks to him so nicely. It was very nice to see them bonding already. Sophie didn't seem too interested, but she showed no hard feelings either. We only stayed a little while and then we stopped at Julie's apartment so she could see Pudd. She had made him many cute things including some great bibs and some embroidered blocks. Finally, after a very long day we went home to my Mom's on Camano Island. Cookie, the 13 year old cat, was very interested in the baby, which surprised us. She was also very concerned when he cried, which was very cute. Will wanted to sleep by 7pm, so he turned in early and was ready for the day to start at 3am the next morning......Uggh!

Taking Will Home....

We are leaving at 4:30am to go home to Washington. It will be William's first plane trip. I think it will go well. My mom will meet us at the airport and then we will see Grandma Simmons for lunch, and my sister Julie later in the afternoon. I will post very rarely for the next 2 weeks as my mom has dial up and good luck uploading photos with that! I will have a complete photo montage at the end of the trip I am sure!

Out to Lunch with Cousins....

Getting ready to eat!
Gabriela deciding on what to eat....
Will observing all the action. He looks thrilled!

At the park, doing his Uncle Patrick impression in his cool sunglasses.
Alessandra loves the slide, though it was getting very hot!

Gabriela "enjoying" her baby food. Yuck!

Today we met up with Solon and Family for lunch and playtime. Will was thrilled to see the girls and they are always happy to see him. We had lunch at our 50's diner here in the Kentlands. They have the best burgers around. Gabriela is really walking now, and Alessandra is in that 3 year old constant singing phase. Very cute. She makes everything into a song. I loved when Meg did that. Will is in a good mood today and enjoyed seeing the kids play near him. I am spending the rest of the day packing for the trip. I want to be all ready by Tuesday so Wednesday morning I can move in a zombie like manner to the car at 4:30am. Yikes!

The flood gate is open.....

Will was watching the cat in this one.

Will is trying to sit for a few seconds with the boppy....
he was actually able to do it for a moment or two.

William has begun to drool. At first it was just bubbles, but now it has progressed to a trickle. Soon we shall see what amounts to a constant Mississippi river flowing down his chin. Today I started to get a list going for my big trip. William and I also sang a lot today as he loves music. Even when it is sung by me!

100 posts....

This is my 100th post! Amazing. Too bad it isn't more interesting. I must tell the world how much I LOVE craigslist. I made 55 bucks today selling stuff I was gonna get rid of for free. I sold a desk that we had purchased back in Madison that was no longer needed and the bumbo seat I just bought, but didn't really like. I bought it for 10 and sold it for 15! I am selling someone else my moses basket tomorrow for 15 dollars, and I got it for free. I would feel guilty about that but I need the money too much to feel bad. I took Sprout to the Dr this morning because he has developed eczema. I diagnosed it correctly, so I am not sure why I went. I need to bathe him nightly now and grease him up morning and night with Eucerin. I am hoping he isn't allergic to the cats. That would stink especially since we just spent all that cash saving Maggie. I went to Salvation Army and got some good books and some cute pants for baby for 50cents. All in all a good day. Is anyone else watching Larissa on Jepoardy? She is amazing, and has such a flat affect it kills me.

More Fun Presents!

Our dear friend Patty, who by the way is the only reason I got to know Jason, sent William the greatest box of fun today. We will see her when we come up to Washington and William will probably thank her by spitting up on her or leaving a puddle of drool on her shirt. Thanks Patty and Ryan!