Since my last post, Finley's top two teeth have started coming in! This makes #3 and #4. We're all almost over jet lag, just in time for Nate to leave for Bangkok for a work trip. Not looking forward to being a single mom for the next four days. I'm particularly worried because Finley has been a total maniac in the middle of the night when he wakes up to eat and we need to change his diaper. I'm talking screaming, crying, and rolling around so that it takes two of us to get a diaper on him- one to pin him down, and one to do the diaper. Fingers crossed he settles down once the teeth come in more and the jet lag continues to improve.
Here are the last of the photos from Christmas. The first half are at Nate's grandmother's house, and the second half are from his dad and stepmom's house. We had a great time back in the States and already miss everyone!
Finley chewing on his pacifier (great for teething!) and cuddling with his great-grandma.
Playing with Amy
Finley laughing his head off at Nate making silly noises
Probably the best photo I took the entire vacation
Checking out the cold, white stuff on the ground
We put him down in the snow to explore, but only for a couple minutes. Poor baby's face was already chapped just from very brief time outdoors and the lack of humidity in NC and MI.
The snow-covered baby with Daddy, looking a little cold and ready to go back inside
Interesting high chair that Grandma Jane got for Finley to use. In addition to a high chair, it can also convert to a play table and-- get this-- a potty. I told Jane that whoever invented this chair obviously didn't agree with the saying, "Don't poop where you eat." (Yes, I cleaned up the language. You know what it really is.) Anyway, Finley had a great time banging a spoon on the metal tray!
Funny faces with Sue
A belated birthday celebration for Jane's 60th and Cooper's 30th. Happy birthday to both of you!
Laughing with Grandma Holly and checking out her cool glasses.
Hanging out with Faf and trying to eat all the gifts.
Our stockings at Tim & Marcia's. From L to R: Amanda, Finley & Nate.
Nate likes to try on all his new gifts at once. In addition to his normal clothes, he is also wearing two new shirts, swim trunks, and wrist bands.
Okay, so we didn't actually take Finley sledding, but he sure is cute sitting in the sled. Probably not very safe to let a 8 1/2 month old sled by himself.
All bundled up with Mommy
Family photo (Finley is over it at this point.)
And now he's taking off the hat
Cuddling with Uncle Cooper before bedtime
To Holly, he's just another puppy
Modeling the sweater Great-grandma Holly made
Do not try this at home! (Finley loved standing in the rocker watching the fire.)
