The Practical Gene

The new baby is definitely mine...HE is already being practical, just like his Mom. That's right, we are having another boy in January. We can reuse the clothes, the boys can "play", and we already know what boys are like. How very practical of you new baby boy. Glad I could pass along some genes.

Scared

Elias is scared of everything. Any noises he can't place, and even some he can. The train whistle, the fan in his room, the lamp, the futon that used to be up at the condo that isn't even in his room anymore. He has started sleeping in his bed at home fairly consistently (knock on wood), but sleeping up at the condo has been a nightmare...literally. We plan to get a bed for the room up there sometime this week or next in hopes that this will help naps and bedtime go more smoothly. Keep your fingers crossed.

The Magic of Dust

In the mornings, the sunlight shines into our front hallway. When Elias and I are home on Fridays, we usually end up in the hallway looking at the dust dancing in the rays of light. When do we lose the awe of childhood?

I guess once we have to start cleaning that dust.

Enormous Pregnant Lady

By request...

Mega Hikes

Last weekend we went up to the mountains and went hiking on Saturday (I forgot the camera, which is probably just as well). We planned to do a 4 mile hike, but ended up trying a different one. Nearly 5 hours later (and about 7 miles) we got back to the car. Matt carrying an extra 30 pounds on his back and me carrying an extra 10 pounds in the front made for a long and tiring hike. That, along with the fact that we weren't really sure where we were, inspired Matt to get a trail map at REI.

This weekend, we planned to do a 5 mile hike, but ended up hiking to the top of Bottle Peak (11,581 ft) which was probably a 6 mile hike. This time we were better prepared with a map, extra food and some inspiration to reach the summit. Our hard work paid off.

Elias planning our route

Matt carried Elias the whole way

We wore out Sumo

We made it!

I'm Enormous

apparently. Four people have asked me if I was expecting. Now I'm not sure I would ask a 6 month pregnant lady if she was going to have a baby, let alone a 4 month pregnant lady. I guess I am so big already that it seems apparent to most people. Gee...thanks.

I Need a Hug

Just recently, Elias has been saying randomly, "I need a hug." It just so happens that I also need a hug at that exact moment. It just works out.