Counting

So I haven't written much about Nick lately. Sigh. He's still doing silly things, but he's spending more time trying to start fights with me. Sigh. I had to get our "discipline" book out again to see if I can get the little bugger under control. He's totally fine and adorable around Peri, but if he's not getting full attention or exactly what he wants, total breakdown. So hard being the big brother. And being four years old.

Snow White

Every girl has her favorite princess. Mine was Snow White. I thought my mom looked like Snow White growing up and I always wanted her to wear a big red bow in her hair when she went out. She didn't. But I always drew her with one in her hair. Anyway, I was looking at Peri sleeping the other morning and thought "Oh my! I've got a Snow White baby!" Perfect skin, pretty brown hair and little rosebud mouth. Sweet baby snow white!

Auntie Shannon!

Aunt Shannon came to visit! She loaded her suitcase with gifts for Nick and brought lots of cuddles for Peri. Chris is a little jealous because his torso is too bony/solid for Peri to truly snuggle into. And then Auntie Shannon shows up with a big bossum that screams "baby!" Chris described Peri as a little kitty cat purring and snuggling into Shannon. Peri is in heaven.

Mr. Mom Week 3

Peri and Chris are rocking. He's got her on an afternoon nap schedule. They finally got some good weather this week and made it out on a walk. And guess who's big enough to face forward in the Baby Bjorn now? Rock on Peri! Chris said she was just tickled being able to see everything as they walked. Probably extra tickled because she was 5 feet off the ground. It's nice having a tall dad.

Here are some photos from their first week together. I love the silly look on C's face in the one below. "I'm so excited! I'm not working and I've got a sweet baby to hang with!"

Old or Young

So why is it that a bald head and fat thighs are thought of as negative images on adults, but adorable on babies? Look at those little thighs! I could eat them up! Poor Peri, she actually has hair, but is now one of those babies with a bald spot on the back of her head. Whenever I used to see kids with bald spots on the back, I'd blame their parents for not picking them up enough. Now I realize an active head moving from side to side will wear the hair right off your head!

Marathon

Sunday was the Chicago Marathon. We went out to cheer on our friend Daryl. My friend Tracey taught me how to cheer at marathons. You yell "Looking good runners!", "Great job" and "Way to go ______". Luckily many wear their names on their shirts so you can fill in that blank with a personal touch! Well this year, Nick was being a bit shy and didn't want to yell out, so he was asking me to yell for him. "Mom, tell them "Go Faster!". Ha! Just what they want to hear with miles to go! We'll have to work on his motivation speeches. Or maybe he's learning them from us?!

We missed Daryl, but were able to cheer on some other runners.

Where are my pjs?

Chris and Peri had a great week together last week. Once she realized that the big guy could feed her too, she was in love! I spent most of the day with her on Saturday, while Chris worked on the porch stairs. (I know. They're still going on. But almost finished! In time for Halloween. And they look great! Just need some stain and the new handrails!) Anyway, when Chris finished for the day, he came in and said "hi" to Peri. Boy, the smile he got!

Last Monday I came home to find the smiley girl and melt-down boy. Later that night I couldn't find my pj bottoms. Turns out Chris had put them in bed with Peri so she'd have something that smelled like me. Awwww-sweet and icky at the same time! You think I would have caught on, but this week I was once again hunting for my pjs. Yep, in Peri's room. She usually smells like an apricot to me, but today she had a turkey smell to her. Wonder what I smell like to her?