Summer Hair Cut

A couple of weeks ago I finally got my courage up and got my boy's beautiful hair buzzed off for the summer. I love it when he has longer hair, but his head just gets so hot. He stays so much cooler now, and there's almost no need to get the dreaded comb out. So here's a before pic and then a pic of his buzz cut at the kiddie salon. He already needs it buzzed again!

With those beautiful but hot locks

Cool as a cucumber

A brave new world

Well, it had to happen sooner or later. I put Alex in his crib and began putting his toys away - our standard bedtime ritual. Suddenly I heard a loud FLUMP from behind me, and then a loud round of crying. I turned and what to my wondering eyes did appear but a sweet little boy on the floor beside his crib. We stared at each other for a moment in shock. He had escaped his cozy nighttime prison! A major developmental milestone had been achieved.

Alex was none the worse for wear - his floor is covered with a soft play mat. Still, he learned from his mistake and before the next few attempts threw everything in his crib out so he would have a soft pile blankets to land on. Smart kid. Kathy and I are mentally preparing ourselves for the nocturnal adventures that are sure to follow.

We will order the crib to toddler bed conversion kit this weekend. I hope it gets here soon...

New photos uploaded

I have uploaded some new photos of Alex! Check out the photo album link on the right side of the screen.

Alex is doing fine, and is getting plenty of attention since his Nana is visiting to help while Kathy recovers from an injury. He is now a bit Thomas the Tank Engine fan, and also loves to pretend to talk on anything that looks like a cell phone. :)

Alex's New Room - Day 2

OK, so getting Alex settled into his new room was easier than we expected. Little Alex had no trouble sleeping in his new bedroom last night, and so far things are going well tonight also. Kathy and I are pretty exausted, though. Kathy isn't feeling well, and her illness kept her awake last night. I made the foolish mistake of drinking a caffinated soft drink at lunch yesterday. The lift was helpful in getting Alex's room ready, but it wasn't so helpful when I tried to go to sleep. I lost count of the number of times I woke up last night, and I am pretty tired right now...

Alex's New Room - Day 1

After months of delay, the day finally arrived that Alex's bedroom was ready for him to move in. Right now, he is sleeping peacefully in his crib with hardly a peep from the baby monitor. How long will the quiet last? Time will tell...

We will miss having Alex around at night, but it sure will be nice to have our privacy back!

National TV Debute, Sunday Jan. 25th

We got the call today from America's Funniest Home Videos saying that he will be on tomorrow night. So check your local ABC station for the time and root him on! We titled the video clip "Bumped by a pumpkin" but don't know what they will call it. Obviously there are pumpkins in it and our guy is wearing green overalls. And most importantly wasn't hurt during the video! I tell you all this because the clip is very short and don't want anyone to miss it by taking a potty break.

Wild and Crazy Day!

SNOW! Our little man got to see his first snow and it was before Thanksgiving. It was amazing. I saw the few little flakes, grabbed my confused babe, took him outside, and attempted to show him the white stuff falling from the sky. He had no idea what I was babbling about. It stopped about a minute later. Typical snow around these parts.

And this evening we found out our son is going to be on America's Funniest Home Video's. No air date yet, but we'll let you know as soon as we find out. You won't want to miss it. It REALLY is funny.