One thing I've realized by being at home with an infant is that anyone with kids who lives near family has got it made. Seriously, having so much help at your fingertips almost seems like cheating! Somehow, Brian and I make it work on our own, but I know I'm going to have some major adjusting to do after we leave here.
One more thing on my mind this evening is that next week I have to fly completely on my own on a four hour plane ride back East. Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep a seven-month-old entertained on a plane for that long? Ideally, somehow I will manage to get him to sleep for at least half of that. But realistically, that is more than likely not going to happen. I would be so grateful for any advice anyone out there has.
Lastly, I leave you with these pictures from the past couple weeks:
James is learning how to wave "bye-bye." I swear I did nothing to teach him this. He just started doing it on his own. Smart boy.
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This boy is precious. That is my only comment for this photo:
Amy got married last week. Weird. Here is the beautiful bride with her two adorable nephews. Apparently Rob and Lorena undress Michael every time they feed him, which explains why he is naked here. Smart on their end, but with as much as James likes to eat, that would be too much work for me!
All the Candrian kids together again. This photo was taken the night before Amy's wedding and the night that Rob and Lorena arrived from Sweden. I don't think Rob was pretending to sleep.
We thought it would be fun to give James and Michael a bath together. Apparently neither James nor Michael agreed with us. Michael is very territorial about his bath space and didn't like James invading it.
How I got such a chill kid, I will never know. My dad set up a swing in our backyard for the two boys and they both love it. James could probably hang out in it all day just as content as can be.
This kid still has no teeth but is constantly chewing on his lower lip so I keep thinking any day now a tooth will poke through. But I have been thinking that for about 2-3 months now and still nothing . . .
Portable DVD player and baby Einstein - I know he is still young but it worked with my kids! Or you could just drug him but I think the first option is better! He is so cute! I'm so glad we were able to see everyone!
ReplyDeleteAll those pictures are so cute! Glad you're having such a good time in Utah. Good luck on the flight (not sure what advice to give, you'll survive) and adjusting to life in Knoxville. We miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteNyquil. hahahahahahah just kidding. Really, I am kidding. No seriously, it's a joke. :)
ReplyDeleteOh man! I sure love and miss that little guy! I'm so glad we got to spend the week together! I can't get enough of James!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are having fun with your family. We miss you guys! I have thought about you dozens of times since you left and am sorry we didn't get to say goodbye. Let's catch up when you get back to Knoxville.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had some great ideas for you! But all I can say is that your baby so is cute! I love that you have been able to spend so much time at home. My parents said that they have loved seeing you at church! :)
ReplyDeletewe were so nervous to take beckham on the flight to hawaii when he was 8 months old (he had just started crawling and hated sitting still!!). but actually he was fabulous - so the anxiety was unnecessary. we put a cartoon on our itouch and had a bottle of apple juice (this was very helpful) and lots of little toys and books - he just needed something new every 5 minutes to keep his attention. sit in the back (it's louder back there) and get up to walk around to look at all the cool stuff in the back. you'll be fine - just relax because he can sense your anxiety. and if he cries it's just a few hours and you'll never see those people again!
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to spend time with you while you were here. Thanks for the hospitality! That boy of yours is just too precious. Have a safe trip back! Love you!
ReplyDeleteBrittany - your little boy is just so cute. You will do great on the flight, you'll be a busy mama entertaining but you will do great! Been thinking the past couple days about what you wrote regarding people with kids who live close to family and all I can say is - AMEN! They have no idea how much different it is for those of us who don't. So great to hear from you and I am THRILLED to hear the good news re: your wrists - yahoo!
ReplyDeletei had to fly back to arizona and back with siena by myself, and she did not sleep more than 35 min!--- we survived with every flavor of "puffs", her favorite books, some type of new toy, and a mirror (she is very vain). good luck, you'll do great!
ReplyDeletelove the pictures...I need more from Amy's wedding! Oh, and I am DEFINITELY planning a trip to Dollywood. Will keep you posted. :)
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