Baby: Well I was hoping by now we’d have the exciting news that he finally crawled and sat up on his own. Not quite. But he is so stinkin’ close! The pediatrician isn’t worried, wants to give him a little extra time. Sleeping so much better (as you may have heard. Yeah, I’m just a little excited.) Everything from his surgery is healing up so beautifully. He’s been going extra crazy in the bath lately. Huge splashes, sliding, there is no containing his excitement. He has been protesting more when we make him do things he doesn’t want to. Understands “NO, NO!” And hates to hear it. Always gives the sad pouty lips when we say it. His hair is getting longer and blonder. Has a funny little tail in the back. Tooth #5 is making an appearance.

Parents: Sometimes we really tire of the routine. We know its best for the bug, but man. We’ve never been on such a schedule. The day to day sometimes gets old. But of course, it is benefiting us in one major way: SLEEP. Getting more rest makes everything easier.

Mommy’s Thoughts: I know you’re all just dying to hear more boob stories. Too bad, I don’t have much to share. The pumping is slowly but surely winding down. I pump once in the AM and once in the PM and there’s not much to give anymore. So by the end of the year, this craziness will be over. In non-boob related news, I have a lot of days where I question what I’m doing or if I’m doing things right or whatever. I really, really want Stephen to be progressing faster than he is. And I wonder if I’m doing enough to help him along. I know I’m not supposed to do that. He’s been through a lot and he’ll get there in his own time. Why am I so impatient for it? I should actually relish in the fact that he’s not mobile yet! Once he starts getting around on his own, things will change. My days will be different. But I do worry that he’ll fall behind in more ways than one and I hope I’m doing all I can to keep him on track. On HIS track.