Back to work

I want to apologize for the our absence. To make up for it, I have posted a bunch of pictures and a new video. A lot has been going on in the past week, oh where to begin. On Wednesday of last week, we took Adam to his two month check up. He weighed in at 12lb and was 23 1/2 inches long. Poor Adam did have to get three shots, but I think it was harder on mom and dad than it was on him. He got a great report from the doctor, so it's comforting to know that Ryan and I are doing something right.

Our big boy at two months old!

Thursday grandma and grandpa Fried came for a short visit on their way through town. They were headed to Minneapolis for the Bison-Gopher football game. It was a short but nice visit.

On Friday Adam got a visit from Gayln and Julie Short. For those of you who don't know, they are the parents of my best friend from high school Michelle. Michelle is currently working for the Peace Corp in Africa. I was actually able to talk to her on the phone while they were visiting and catch up with her a little. It was so wonderful to hear her voice. I miss her a lot. It was a nice surprise on my last day of maternity leave.

Friday night we headed down with Erika and Joel to the cities for the game. We stayed with Joel's parents that night, and indulged on all the sweets that Deb had left for us. Saturday morning we were up early so we could all meet in time for kick off at 11:07 am. Our group took up an entire row at the game, and instead of watching the game the grandparents had more fun playing pass the baby. He was passed by the Fried grandparents, to the Childs grandparents then on to friends Dale and Patti Kusnierek, and then on the Ken and Becky Buck. Uncle Dan and Uncle Dave also got their chance to hold and play with him during the game. Needless to say mom only got him when his diaper needed a change. It was an exciting game, with the Bison winning 27-21. Adam did very well during the game with all the noise and distractions. Towards the end all the sights and sounds caught up with him and he finally settled into good nap. Saturday night I was able to go out with Erika and Meeks for a couple of drinks. It was so nice to get away and not feel like a mom for a couple of hours. It was also nice to come back to the hotel and see both my babies sleeping peacefully.

Uncle Dan with Adam at the game. Dan obviously cheering for the wrong team.

Becky Buck getting her round in of pass the baby.

The proud grandma sharing some time with Adam.

Monday was my first day back to work and Adam's first day at daycare. I did better than I thought I would. We had dropped Adam off a couple times last week for and hour or two just to get used to it. I really like the daycare and the ladies in the infant room. Adam did very well his first couple days so I hope it continues that way.