An update

Sorry I have been so lax in writing on the blog. I figured if I posted pictures I would satisfy at least part of the blogs readers... I know not all of you bother to read my babble. Well, for those of you who do here's the latest.

Today was an odd day for Owen. He was really off most of the day. We tried to go to Stroller Strides this morning - just like we do every Monday now - but Owen was not having it. He did not want to be in the infant seat... and without him in the seat (and in the stroller) I really can't participate in the exercises. I tried to nurse him and get him to fall asleep but he wouldn't nap. Clearly he was over-tired, but despite my best efforts he would not doze off. We left half way into the class... and, of course, he fell fast asleep in the car ride home.

At home, he was mostly content through the day... nursing a little and napping a little. Unfortunately, when Scott got home tonight Owen turned into a cranky pants. Nothing would satisfy him... not being held, left alone, nursed, swung, nothing. Finally, during dinner, we turned on the vacuum and put him in the swing and he slept for a bit.... but only enough to eat dinner.

After dinner, I had such a headache I took a shower and brought Owen. He loves being in the steamy bathroom and then having his own shower. During my shower and his he was happy, but afterward he was cranky again. We quickly got dressed and got into the car to drop it off for service. I was hoping the car ride would knock him out again. He didn't sleep on the way to the car dealer, but on the way home he did. I drove extra just to keep in motion for while so he was good and sleepy. He slept for a bit and then woke up again crying. I have him back asleep now... I hope for the rest of the night.

A few people suggested that he may be teething. It seems to me that it would be a bit early for that... but what do I know! I felt around for teeth but didn't really feel anything. But again, what I do know what to feel for?! If he is cranky again tomorrow I will further investigate this teething issue. Otherwise I will blame today's antics on the rain (everything sad and gloomy can be blamed on the rain.)

So what else is news around here? To sum up the past few days.... Aunt Denise came down for the weekend. We played poker on Saturday with Scott's coworkers -- that also included Christine and little Jake. Aunt Denise's visit was good. It is nice to have someone else around as an extra set of hands and someone to talk with.

I will be going up to NJ again this coming weekend to see my family again before I head back to work. I hope to plan visits with friends while I am up there too. For those who read this blog... please let's make plans so we can get together.

I am sure there are other things to report but my brain is mush after Owen's tantrums tonight. Alas, tomorrow is another day and I hope he'll be feeling better. It sure is a good thing Owen is so darned cute... otherwise I would never make it through this!