What precious words to read. Very glad you relaxed and enjoyed your giggly, foot muching son!

Naptime

Desmond and I took an afternoon nap together yesterday, my day off. I had forgotten how nice it is and how important to just stop thinking of that master to do list, tune out, lay down and listen to my son breathe and dream. I cuddled him next to me as we drifted off, he nursing from time to time, side-by-side and it was the sweetest feeling. How different then at 6 weeks, when he was so little I was afraid to fall asleep with him so close. He is such the little boy now - grabbing his feet, putting everything in his mouth, giggling over and over at funny sounds and big kisses on his belly and arms.
The adjustment to a full time (or nearly) work schedule, commuting, Desmond's daycare schedule, and still trying to take care of myself (manicure anyone?), eat well, and relax with Patrick and Des is a balancing act. I have to learn to let the house go sometimes (and not be overwhelmed by such a state) and focus on my family - still an unfamiliar word despite how wonderful our little one has become with the addition of Desmond. I have to remember to take the time to fully focus on him for an hour or two without a single distraction. - while he still lets me.

16 lbs 12 oz and 26"

Last Thursday, the pediatrician weighed and measured me - at 16lbs 12oz and 26" (82nd and 85th percentile respectively), no wonder i am in size 3 diapers! Dad took me to the doctor's and I upset him a little by how much I cried with my shots. I could hear my friend River crying next door too (it was his day for shots too). Worn out, i slept all day and ate erratically. I am now finally feeling back to normal.

Last Friday, mom dropped me off at Daycare - the first time she had taken me. I was cranky and tired and cried a little when she dropped me off. Although I ended up having so much fun there, I hear that mom was upset with a heavy heart all day. I could tell she was really excited to see me that night - I was just hungry (I missed her a little too, I'll admit)!

Quel plaisir: mon premier calan avec DESMOND XAVIER MCHUGH. Le weekend du 18 avril

Show Time at the Curtis Center June 4th

SHOW TIME. Headed upstairs June 4th at the Curtis Center to answer questions from the 5 Judges. Verdict unanimous. Desmond wins hands down (immediate email notification).

Any future trial lawyer needs his rest so on the big night Mommy is busy getting the bed set up for Desmond Xavier, Esq.

2009, Desmond doing pre-trial prep in the motel the night before the big trial in Philly to save his mommy $ on real estate taxes (his first win). date: June 4

Desmond will party eventually in Spain, too. This photo is for Desmond so he will get to know his little cute cousin, Tanya, and her maman, Annick. Taken In July 2009 at L'Escala.

The grandparents, missing Desmond Xavier terribly, decide to go to Spain and party a bit. Le verre est toujours moitie rempli!!

Congratulations Dezzy for navigating the first 4 so excellently. Congratulations to Bon Mamy and Granpa and to Mom and Dad for your amazing accomplishments. XO The country grandma

Happy Birthday

I am 4 months old today! And Bonne Mamy and Grandpa just celebrated their 40th Anniversary - congratulations! I just spent a fantastic 4 days with my grandma out in the country while mom and dad had the upstairs floors refinished. They have been working pretty hard getting all the furniture back in place, and I have been working hard playing and singing and reading and taking nice woodland walks.

Diapers

Per the request of Darla, my new caretaker at Wee Care day care, I have been upgraded to Size 3 diapers. Whew! the wiggle room! I think Mom and Dad were in denial of how big I am getting. Weigh in is next Thursday at the doctor's. We'll see then how much I've grown!