Busy Day

An update from Austin...

Today was a day of fun firsts! Alex went on his first shopping trip! We were looking for a glider to make feeding a little more comfortable. So far, it has been a balancing act of pillows on the bed or fluffed up blankets on the couch armrests, trying to elevate his little head to a comfortable position for us both. Just as we finally get settled and adjusted and make it just right, it's time to switch sides. We found one that suits our needs perfectly! Good color, comfortable, glides nicely, etc. I am already spoiled.

In addition to the first shopping trip, it was the longest car ride Alex has been on. Not that he knows this, as he slept the entire time. But so far we've driven home from the hospital (in our backyard, if you remember) and then to and from the dr's office, located right next to the hospital. So, this was an adventure!

We also experienced "tummy time" for the first time. Alex is a very, very sleepy baby. It has been hard to get any awake time with him, so when his eyes opened a bit this afternoon, we grabbed the chance to get him some excercise time (plus, we had to try out this cute "tummy time mat" we got as a shower gift!). It was great! He made so many great faces, I took a million pictures, and it encouraged him to stay awake for a little while.

And, this evening, Dan and I had the joy of going out and leaving Alex with his first babysitter! Unlike a usual babysitting situation, Grandma Linda actually paid us to let her take care of him :-) Dan and I went to see a movie, and Alex had another first: his first bottle of pumped breastmilk. Yum!

So far, I am an expert at laying down on the board. Aunt Cate needs to give me some lessons!

This is Alex, Daddy, and his big sister Sydney. Sydney loves her new little brother, especially licking his toes and ears!

Whooo! Today was exhausting. Shopping, surfing, eating and looking cute can take a lot out of a guy.

Grandma got to babysit, Alex got to fall asleep in Grandma's arms. I'm not sure Mommy and Daddy enjoyed their movie as much as these two enjoyed each other.