And We're Off

Um, so, I guess we leave for London tomorrow? I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by, particularly this past week in which I made about 47 trips to Target. See, I've got what they call "baby brain," meaning my brain works no better than a baby's. No. I don't think that's it. I guess it's when you can't, for the life of you remember ANYTHING. So not only do I have to pack for a baby to live some other place for 2 months, I have to do it with baby brain.

Everyone has been very sweet in trying to help us get ready, and I want to particularly say thank you to my parents, my brother, and Jen and Mike. Having family and friends willing and able to keep our dogs for us is the only reason we can even make this trip. We love you all and are humbled by the generous spirit to which you've approached your roles as foster parents to the puppies. They love you too!

Future Bookworm

She chose Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov,
in case you were wondering.

Time

Same chair,

Same baby?

Good Morning Sunshine!

100th post!

The Zoo

No, we didn't go to the actual zoo. Once you watch the first video, you will see there is no need; we have one at home!



And the first signs of a walking baby (wait, didn't she just start crawling?!):

Music Selection

Got anything in here besides country, Grandma?

Poll

Do I have red hair?

Or do I have blond hair?

A Few Inches from the Inchworm

Here's a short video of Eleanor crawling (sorry for the horribly obnoxious mommy voice).



Now, I have to capture her standing on her own. Yes, she is now using furniture to help her stand up without even so much as a nudge from Mom. How old is this baby? When was she born? Perhaps the pain caused some delirium that made me only think she was born in February, but actually it was November, and she's not a 6 1/2 month old baby standing up....?

Hey! Miss Tambourine Girl

Play a song for me.

Happy Belated Birthday Grandpa!

Happy Birthday! Mommy finally brought herself to dress me up in my Tech cheerleader outfit! I love you and can't wait to see you this weekend.

(There is a big, framed picture waiting for you!)