Sleeping Alone

Things were a little different last night and this morning. And, I'm not sure that I like the feeling. You would think having time to yourself and freedom would be welcomed... but there is something missing. Last night Rach and Addy had a sleepover at Rachel's Mom's (aka Grammy) House. I had some work to do at home, so I couldn't stay there. After we all had dinner and settled in, Addy had fallen asleep for the night. It was time for me to head home, I kissed Rachel and snuck into the room where Adeline was sleeping and gave her a gentle kiss, not to wake her. As I was driving away I had a strange sense, "this doesn't feel right", and I realized this may be the first night since Addy was born that we aren't all sleeping in the same bed together. I think, for some people, it would be hard to understand that I wouldn't want this time of peace, but I think those people may not be new parents. This illustrates how my life has changed, I woke up this morning and got out of bed by my own volition, but I wish that Addy had woke me up. I had no diapers to change this morning, and I missed it. Man, how being a Daddy can change you.

It Don't Mean a Thing, if it 'Aint Got That Swing

Tonight, Addy was gearing up to go to sleep an hour and a half before her normal bedtime. We really didn't want her to succumb to the sandman that early ensuring a frustrating bedtime routine for Rachel when it was time to call it a night. So, we decided to quickly gather up a bag... blankets, book, sophie the giraffe and rubber ducky, and head down to the playground in an attempt to keep her occupied and awake. When we got there, we decided that it was about time to try out the kids swing there that we have avoided so far as slightly worried protective parents. Today was the day... for her Daddy to push her in the swing and feel a warmth in his heart that he hasn't yet felt in the setting of jungle gyms and snotty nosed kids. As you can tell in the photo, fun times were had by all (not pictured, a beaming smiling Mommy)

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Speaking Softly

It's fun to take you around town and show you off. You look extra cute in your Ralph Lauren one piece. Pushing you up the street in your sweet stroller definitely turns heads. Everyone ooohs and ahhhs over your cute bonnets. We've already had some great times getting everyones attention, but the times that mean the most to me are the times that I am walking you around in your carrier late at night trying to get you to sleep and I get to give you a kiss on the head and softly say "I Love You".