Week 19 - Mom's First Night Away/Mother's Day

(My hands are my favorite thing to chew on...and the best part is my mom and dad can't take them away from me)

Over that last week I've really noticed that our little guy is changing a lot. It seems like he is growing from the time we drop him off at daycare until we pick up him. He is starting to master eating cereal from a spoon...maybe that cereal is making him grow?

(What is going on?)

Gavin is totally obsessed with the tv, I think he would be totally content all day watching Baby Einstein (don't worry we aren't going to find out if that can really happen!) We are starting to wonder if Gavin is going to get teeth soon...he is drooling all the time and EVERYTHING goes in his mouth (including our shoulders). It seems he is starting to play with toys and is mastering the exersaucer.

(I'm so happy my mom is home again!)

Last Thursday I had to go on my first overnight trip to DC for work. While I was sad about leaving, I was really looking forward to sleeping all night without one ear listening for our little guy. I arrived and went out with some co-workers for a nice dinner and tried to hit the hay early. I think my body must not be programmed to sleep all night anymore because I still woke up in the night! Gavin and daddy had a fun night hanging at home and getting Buffalo Wild Wings (Daddy swears that was Gavin's choice!) By the time I arrived back in Minneapolis I was ready to be home with my guys and I thought that the plane was never going to arrive at our gate! I sped home and enjoyed lots of hugs and kisses. While we all survived, I'm fine not traveling again anytime soon! (at least until I'm done breastfeeding for sure!)

(Hanging out with Grandma B and my cousins sure wears a little guy out!)

Saturday we met Grandma B, Rob, Will, Ella and Matthew at Red Lobster for an early Mother's Day lunch. Gavin had a fun time hanging out with everyone but he missed his Auntie Peg! We then headed over to Hudson to meet the crew and the girls went for pedicures while the guys hung out with Gavin and Lucianna...and then we ate Carbones! What a great day.

(Mommy and Amanda enjoying ponies)

Sunday was my first Mother's Day and we spent the day hanging out as a family! I was treated to cinnamon rolls and juice for breakfast, took a nap, went for a walk and then Cary grilled delicious steaks and asparagus for dinner! I'd say it was a perfect first Mother's Day.

(Gavin and Mommy snuggling on Mother's Day)