( Here he is, the elusive napping Corwin-monster! )

Corwin seems to really be enjoying preschool so far. He was so excited when I dropped him off this morning that he didn't even say "bye" to me. It tugs at my heartstrings a little, but I know he's developing independence like he should and that he's just so excited about his day that being separated from mom isn't really on his mind. And I am ( Read more... )

We are in Galveston this weekend with the onefishclappin and krikwennavd and their two boys (ages 4 and 2). We arrived Thursday afternoon and are renting a little house that is right across the street from the beach. We're quite a ways down toward the West End, so the beach here is fairly empty, at least compared to that down in the main part of town. And MUCH nicer ( Read more... )

The morning nap was a good thing for both of us.  I'm doing much better this afternoon, and Corwin hasn't been nearly as clingy and fussy ( Read more... )

This weekend was our annual trip to Austin for Christmas with my family. This year, my cousin Edward and his gf Marcia (who live in Seattle) were visiting my aunt and uncle in Seguin, so they hosted an extended family Christmas at their house as well. Since it wasn't on Christmas Day, we actually got to go this year (we are always in Houston with ( Read more... )

I have been meaning to post a Corwin update for several days now, but it keeps getting put off in favor of Christmas prep of one sort or another.

( He is crawling fairly regularly now. And standing. And making attempts at walking. )

Corwin has his 6-month checkup tomorrow. More vaccination shots, yay! :P Andrew and I also have dentist appointments tomorrow -- Andrew's is in the morning before Corwin's appointment, and mine is in the afternoon after Corwin's appointment. *dread ( Read more... )

( This part is probably only exciting if you're also a parent, or you're one of Corwin's relatives. )

The university got back to me today and said the hourly rate I asked for was fine ($1/hr more than they offered). That was so easy (no dickering at all) that I'm now left wondering if I should have asked for more. Oh well ( Read more... )

I didn't realize before we came out here that being "on vacation" with a 4-month old really just means you do the same child-care activities you do everyday, except you're in a strange place which makes it even harder work than usual. I was really kind of resenting Corwin yesterday because he was keeping me from being able to take part in any " ( Read more... )