On the road again.....

....that's what it feels like this week. The three of us just got back from Milwaukee last night. *Nice to see you, Karen!!* Jason is going to Eden Prairie, MN today then we're leaving on Friday AM for NYC. So that means I have to unpack, do laundry and then pack again by tomorrow night. Not a problem because I kinda like doing the domestic thing.

What I don't like is Bret teething. His two top teeth haven't poked through yet but his gums are white. He screams and whines when I feed him, he screams and whines when I change him, he screams and whines when he doesn't get his way, he screams and whines when I try to give him something to chew on. Oh my Lord, the screaming and whining. Please stop soon because I feel like I'm going to go nuts. His DR said to give him some Tylen*l, which I do, but it doesn't seem to help. He's sleeping well which is a relief. He keeps tugging at his ears and that worries me because I think he's got an ear infection. The DR said that's normal when teething because fluid is draining into his ears. Yeah, but he tugs at his ears A LOT, like all the time. He doesn't have a fever so I guess I shouldn't be too worried.

Well gotta do another load of laundry since Bret is down for a nap.

I crawl, therefore I conquer

All in one day. That's how long it took Bret to figure out that if he moves his legs forward, he can get somewhere. I always thought that there would be a transition period when kids learn how to do something. Guess not. It's unbelievable how he just goes and goes and goes.....straight to where he shouldn't. First he "discovered" the dusty tower of CDs that should probably be downloaded onto the iPod then pitched; second was the rack of magazines then the subwoofer and fireplace. It's hilariously mischievious. Bret's latest epiphany is pulling himself up onto the couches and anything else with a ledge. I feel bad because I want him to explore but then I'm petrified that he'll fall and hit his face, head, etc. Can't I just put him in a bubble until he can walk?!
Top teeth are coming in soon. He's totally not into eating - it's been such a chore lately - I feel like I'm force-feeding the poor kid. Sleeping is comme ci/comme ca. He naps well during the day but he still doesn't sleep through the night. Don't know why. His 9-month wellness appointment is on the 19th so that'll be the topic of discussion w/ his DR. I don't know if I can nurse for too much longer because my supply has decreased significantly even though I drink a ton of water and Bret is still nursing 4X a day. The not-sleeping-through-the-night thing really concerns me for some reason. Other than that, he's doing great. He is turning into such a little person with a HUGE personality. He's got my temperment - impatient and demanding. LOL
In other news - not too much going on this week. Next week we're the traveling circus....We leave for Milwaukee on Sunday. Jason's got work stuff there so Bret and I are tagging along. I'm supposed to be meeting up with KCK some time so that'll be fun. We come home on Tuesday, then Jason is flying to Eden Praire, MN for an "I'm-an-important-person" dinner with his boss' boss and his boss' boss' boss. He'll be back on Wednesday and then we leave for NYC on Friday for the weekend. Have any of you flown w/ an infant? Just wondering if you have any tips. After NYC, we don't have any travel plans for the rest of the year.....except for Labor Day - we're doing the Big Mac bridge walk. I can't wait for that!

Here are some pics:









I crawled into the Exersaucer!!












Now how do I get out of here?!

Mom, this floor kinda hurts my knees :(











Note: I swear I put sunblock on Bret. Nice t-shirt tan, bud.