Who is in charge around here?

So, I am truly learning something everyday. You see, all those baby books seem a little ridiculous to me, I mean, really, do I need a book to tell me to pack two changes of clothes, 7 diapers, diaper cream, yadda yadda yadda? Noooo, not me! I got this, people.
Until.
It was going to be so fun, Lucas and I were on our way to meet Ben for lunch and then to show the little guy all around the office. So lunch goes well, delicious and tear free. Then we head to Ben's office. The peanut got a little fussy in the elevator, not a big deal. When we get out of the elevator, the proud daddy scooped his little muffin out of the car seat and came up with two hands of baby and covered in a thick layer of baby poop that had squooshed right out the little guy's diaper. Not to worry, right, I mean, of course I had an extra onesie. Except I didn't. So, we quickly get ourselves to an empty desk and lay out the changing pad to change what really looks like Mount Vesuvious revisited in green, and as I reach into the diaper bag, I see that there is not one single diaper in the bag. Ummm, who is responsible for this?!?! Who?!?! I will have their job for this, someone is going to pay! Heads are going to roll. I mean, what kind of ding dong would leave the house without two changes of clothes and seven extra diapers?!
Oh yeah, that's right, me. They really will let anyone have a baby.
So, I want you all to know that this kid hates, HATES a dirty diaper. No joke. He looks at me like, "Hey, chow train, get this stinkbomb off me. Seriously, you know I don't like to wait. I'm starting to lose my patience. I thought I have made it clear I don't like a mess down there."
Ben and I look at each other and the thoughts in both our minds were: Holy Shit. This isn't going to be good. Quick as lightning, Ben puts the baby back in the car seat. (Did I mention it also was covered in poop? It was covered in poop) I take off for the elevator and book it to the parking garage. Lucas keeps looking at me like, "Hey, this plan better include taking this wet stinky thing off me, STAT."
But his desperate mental telepathy pleas make way for the terrifying shriek I think I have mentioned in an earlier post. Not a fun drive, but I know it is only 1.1 miles home. Once I get in the house and assess the damage, I am pretty sure that Lucas is developing a hardcore grudge against me that only a serious breastfeeding session will cure, and that I will suffer hearing loss from this moment on.
The word pooplosion has taken on new meaning. A full load of laundry is now running in the basement, and Lucas is asleep.
Ahhh, what a relaxing lunch date. Sortof.

11 weeks and counting!

Oh man, this kid gets better every day. He hasn't quite gotten to sleeping through the night, but he is now taking naps during the day which is wonderful. He is just so bright and fun in the morning, you can't stand it! I am putting a video of him waking up this morning at 11 weeks old. We took a trip to Aunt Lainey's last night, but somehow lost the video, so you'll miss out on Elaine talking to her favorite baby. She is so cute. Speaking of cute, I am posting a photo of Grandpop. It just doesn't really get any cuter that him! Enjoy the video!

Lucas in Love...with himself!

Wow! It is just so fun to watch our little guy grow every day. Today I really splurged and bought Lucas a mirror for him to look at, and what a success! He has found his true love, himself! He just giggled and stared and blew bubbles and giggled and wiggled those chunky legs with delight. Here is a brief video of the love, before he really got into it!
Also, he is waking up much more gracefully these days, check him out after a dinner out at a pizza place!

10 Weeks Videos!

Another thrilling week here at the ranch. Lucas is growing faster and faster it seems. I took him to et his passport photo and that was a riot. I had to hold him up in front of the white screen, and what a workout! This kid is the chunk! I jut love him! Here is a birthday video filmed inside, and one outside. Cheers!

10 weeks...what?!?!

I cannot stand it. Where does this kid get off growing up so fast? Sadly, I don't have a video tonight, but don't you dare worry, I will post tomorrow. Today just got away from me. I did, however, get to talk to my dreamy friend Jane who just had a darling little (well, not soooo little!) baby girl this week and I am just so happy for her and her hubby Glen. So, shout out to my Glen, Jane, and Baby Viva!
I promise I'll post tomorrow, lots of love to all of you!

Video by Request

OK, so maybe I do take requests. So many people (well, maybe 4!) have asked to see Lucas laughing and smiling that I took this special video. And for the rest of you that wanted to see Lucas in his more...er...personal moments, I have this little treat for you!
Isn't he the greatest?
These photos were taken yesterday when Lucas and I strolled along the Bay. As you can see, he is quite bundled since it is always so chilly here in the summer. Afterwards, he was so exhausted, he just had to nap in the car.

Loud Developments

I just thought you all should know that Lucas no longer has that distinct infant cry. He has been working on developing a new, powerful, terrifying shriek. Yes, that is correct, a shriek. It will strike fear into your heart should you hear it. So, no photo, but you should thank your lucky stars I am not posting an audio file of the new cry. Arg.

Almost Forgot!

I wanted to add this photo, but forgot to in the earlier post. Enjoy!

9 Weeks! Woohoo!

Hi all! I think you should all know that I have recovered from the trauma of Lucas's immunizations this week. Brutal.
But all is well. Lucas is, of course, wonderful. He is really following us with his eyes all around the room and is content in his chair or swing for chunks of time now. It is pretty fun to see him find things and get all smiley and interested. He can stare and giggle at such exciting this as....lights, a doorway, the sink... you know, all the good stuff.
He is getting to be a really cozy guy. He loves a cuddle session and really takes those great deep baby breaths and holds on tight. I just love that.
Two videos this time, I just couldn't decide which was more fun, so you can pick between this one or this one.
Toodles!
R

Immunization Day.

Ugh. What a terrible day. My little guy was a real trooper, I might have taken it worse than he. Just in case you were wondering, he is now 14 lbs 9 ozs of boy. That puts him in the 95th percentile. He is 24 inches long, in the 75th percentile for length. Here is a photo of his boo-boo on his chunky delicious leg.

Lucas's Latest Toy!

I just picked up this little treat for Lucas yesterday because I was getting tired of holding toys in front of him! Look at how much he loves his new toy!

8 weeks of Lucas

Oh, my word, 8 weeks! Can you stand it? This week has seen many advancements in our little guy. He has been sleeping like a champ at night. Not through the night, but some major chunks of time, and boy, do I appreciate that. Ben has gone back to work, but Lucas and I have been to Ben's work for lunch dates so Ben doesn't miss us too much.
Lucas no longer needs to use the car seat pads because he is growing so fast. He has grown into the next size of diaper. Pretty soon....college!
The best part of Lucas these days is that his alertness is astonishing. He can follow a voice and turns his head towards it, he is loving little rattles and is beginning to reach for them. He is also starting to vocalize and making little oohs and ahhs, and is starting a little giggle! Enjoy the video and photos of the week.
After noticing that Lucas has grown soooo much, I thought I would take a little measurement to let you all know just how chunky he is these days. His scrumptious thighs are now 9 inches in circumference. Isn't that shocking? Just look at the photos!
Hugs to all!
R

Lucas Learning To Laugh!

I can't take the cuteness! Watch this video!

Some random photos

Just because.