Getting into our routine

With all our relatives back home (and missed), Matt and I have been settling into our daily routines with Grady. Grady has more and more time when he is awake and alert - and we are actively encouraging that time to be in the day rather than at night. Sometimes he gets it, sometimes he doesn't. Matt has been back at work for a few days, and is catching up and settling in. It's nice to have his just across the yard, and it allows him to come in every so often to see Grady (and me!).

Grady and I met with Jada and Rose yesterday for another walk in Forest Park. He and Rose both chose to sleep through most of it, although Grady woke up absolutely FAMISHED as soon as we finished the walk. I have never heard him scream so loud! Order was restored, and he is fine now. It's really nice having these walks and speaking to another new mom. For his date outfit this time, we went with his "I'm in charge" rhino footie. I need to remember to buy one of those tuxedo onesies for him - I don't want Rose thinking he's all casual, all the time.



I gave Grady a bath this morning because he somehow woke up with his face absolutely covered in milk. I've been experimenting with feeding him with the lights off at night - I guess that needs some more work. The pictures don't really capture it -


milk mustache


mo-oom, quit it!

After his bath, I took Grady to the store to get a few things. I guess his hair wasn't quite dry when I put his hat on, because he has a pretty hilarious case of hat head here. This comes with no additional styling from me.





One bit of exciting news - Grady said the word "apple" today. I know it's a little early - I wasn't expecting him to start speaking for another week or two. The really amazing part is I don't think I've ever even said the word apple to him! He must have read it somewhere. I don't have that on tape, unfortunately.

Speaking of tape, I have to share this video of Besa. I know the video camera was intended for Grady, and those who aren't interested in funny cat videos need not watch - but I thought at least Martha would get a kick out of this.