what's going on?

I know I have posted a lot of photos lately, without a lot of dialogue. Those of you who know me know I LOVE to talk, so I decided to fill y'all in with what has been going on here.

Last Friday, I drove to Brett's work...ALL BY MYSELF! I know this probably seems like no big deal, but it involved a really winding, scary road and I have not driven in the city of Philadelphia at all. So, I wore my big girls pants, and Graham and I went to visit Brett at work. It was great. Brett's office shares a parking lot with the local NBC station. I parked facing the NBC station so if any celebrities came to the lot, I could be ready. Sure enough, a lady who does the consumer report was walking to her car and I, in true Sarah form, started yelling at her from across the parking lot! I totally embarrassed myself in front of Brett's co-workers, but by golly, I saw a celebrity! Brett sees them everyday, so this was a normal siting for him. Me, this made my whole afternoon. I was telling everyone in Brett's office, I saw a celebrity in the parking lot. I am sure there were amused.

Graham has been sleeping in a five hour stretch at night recently. He didn't do this last night, but he has been doing it. He is also figuring out his nap schedule as well. I get a good 2 hour stretch in the morning, and then little ones throughout the day. At some feedings he wants to sleep right after he eats, and other feedings he wants to hang out.

This past weekend we hung out with our friends the Smith's. Graham did really well, and the kids did really well with him. Ethan, who is 4, adores Graham. He wants to look at him and help in anyway he can, as long as it doesn't involve the poopy diapers. It was great to hang out with friends and feel a little more "normal", or our new version of "normal".

Graham and I went to visit our friend Bronwen, Treyton, and Sage for a great Wednesday afternoon play date. It was a great time; I love hanging out with Bronwen, she helps me get through those tough days. And I get a glimpse of what life has in store for me when Graham gets to be 2 years old. I am going to need a lot of energy. We had a great time.

Thursday morning we went to a support group for breast feeding mothers here in Glenside. I am SO glad I went, it was a great experience and a great way to meet other mom's, all who live in the area. One mom uses our house when she gives directions to other people! They are a great group of ladies, and they have some super cute babies. After this, I took Graham into my work to visit all the girls. He was held and oogled over for an hour and a half. They all loved him and his red hair. That seals the deal. After work, I followed Julia home for a fun afternoon hanging out with her and her kiddos. Ethan held Graham for the first time and did a great job! He is such a good helper.

This morning, Graham and I went to have lunch with Brett at his work. We drove there again (!) and back all by myself. It was a gorgeous day and we ate lunch outside while Graham caught some zzz's. It was really great to see Brett at work. All the ladies oolgled over him again, they think he looks like a mini-Brett. We are ready for a relaxing weekend so we can start it all over again next week!

Graham is now 6 weeks old and weighs 11 lbs! He is doing great and everyday we are starting to see more of his personality coming out. He can always melt your heart with that smile!
Happy Mother's Day!

bath time and reading

How precious is he! We got this smile during bath time last night. This was right before we washed his head, and then the wailing began. He does NOT like his head to get wet. Once he was dried off and calmed down, Brett read to him before bed time. Here is a photo of my boys...Brett says Graham is looking at me, but I know he is looking at the book Brett is reading to him.

cute graham

the kickin' chicken

I call this the kickin' chicken. I don't know if he has something against chickens already, but this one is definetly getting the business!!

His onsie reads " Mommy's little hero". Yeah!

look at those legs go!

How cute is he?! He usually kicks like crazy when we change him. This is one reason why Brett and I both help with changing diapers...it is hard to get the diaper on with those legs moving to fast. The other reason is so one of us doesn't get hit with a surprise shower...you know what I mean!

a mat and skype

We talked to both sets of grandparents today on Skype. Graham started out well on both calls and then cried...a lot. I had to end the call with my mom because we could no longer hear ourselves talk. He did better with Brett's parents...we ended up taking off his clothes and he started smiling away. I think we are on to something here...

We got Graham a play mat this weekend. The only cool one they had at the store was a funky farmyard play mat which is super cute. It has a cow, sheep, chicken, bunny and pig. Graham seems to like it...he laid on it and kicked the pig and chicken. It gave me a free moment to shove cookies in my face after we got back from a walk. He is also starting to like the swing more. He likes swinging in that with no clothes on too. (It was also really hot today, and I think Graham is taking after his dad...he doesn't like the heat)

a smile and a surprise

Graham had his first poop that went up the back. He was extra smiley one morning, so I decided to tape him. If only I had known what that smile meant! I should also mention that the outfit he pooped in had hearts that read " I love mom" and "I love dad" all over it. Could that mean something?