18 Months and counting

Yesterday Baylor turned 18 months and today he went to the Dr for his check up and shots. He is 26 lbs and 33 inches. He is up 1.5 lbs and 1 inch from three months ago. Everything is fine, which we knew. The only concern we had is whether he was bow legged or not. When he is in shorts his legs look really bowed. He said it was still from when he was curled up in the womb. When he was just new he would pull up his legs and cross his feet. This is from his first day home and his little feet were crossed. The Dr said his legs should straightened out by the time he is 3.

A lot has changed in the last 18 months and I really cannot tell you how it all happened right before my eyes. Maybe if I had Crab Claw glasses, I would remember it more.

Our day at the beach

I wanted to take Baylor to the beach for the first time and I asked my parents to go along. Baylor and I stayed at their house since they are an hour closer to the beach and I knew the three hour ride was going to be rough enough. He was done after two hours in the car but once we got out of the car all was well again. We walked around for a while and decided to get lunch and Grotto Pizza is our place of choice. We sat near the gelato station so we had chocolate and mango gelato for our first course.

Finally what the adults were waiting for, Pizza!! Throughout the years we have often driven to the beach for pizza, a walk on the boardwalk and headed home. Baylor was a bit full from the gelato and fries Dad bought earlier so he did not eat much but Mom, Dad and I horked our way into two pizzas. Thankfully for Lori there was a lot to bring home!

After lunch, Baylor was done with the stroller. The fact that he was in it all was surprising because he has always HATED being in a stroller. I have used them about three times in his life and carried him anyway. I guess it was a new thing and he liked it for a bit but then needed to work off some energy. His sandals have squeakers in them so I know where he is without looking at him and they were a hit with everyone. People kept asking me about them and some parents wanted to know where I found them. Squeaker Sneaker online if you are wondering.

Finally it was time to experience the sand and surf.

I did take off his shoes. He is already like his mommy, we can walk on anything barefoot.

At first he was excited about the water.

And then it touched his feet and it was too cold. He did not like it after that. Mom was down with us and we both carried him for a bit and headed up to meet Dad.

He liked the walk back and discovered throwing sand. We walked around a bit more. It was a beautiful day and side walk sale at the beach so I had to do some shopping. I did find the crab claw sun glasses for Baylor but he pulls them off to fast to take a photo. I found a shirt for Lori, a romper for Baylor, and a photo frame for the surf photo of Baylor. He fell asleep on my shoulder at one store so we went to get the caramel popcorn, taffy, and chocolates and headed back to the car. Of course he woke up as soon as we arrived at the car.

On the way home we used the Garmin to find Mom and Dad's first apartment. They lived there over 45 years ago in the second floor Apt B. The rest of the trip home was exciting in that I changed the language on the Garmin for each turn and we had fun listening to the directions in several languages. Baylor tolerated being in the car seat for most of the time and of course fell asleep 30 minutes from home. It was a great day and great first experience for Baylor. I hope we go back in the fall.

My Daughter in a Dog-Suit

This is Eddy Mae Jean, my first child. She is nine this year and has been a true blessing in our lives. Last month she had surgery on her left knee. We took her to the vet for a consult and she ended up staying the night for surgery the next day. She was there for two days. Lori picked her up and took her directly to her parents for rest and recovery. They do not have stairs to go outside like we do and Baylor would not be able to love her in that special way that he does. He likes to sit on her when she is sleeping and grab her tail and try to keep up as she runs away. It is a special love but not well suited to dog with staples in her knee.

So off to her Grandparents she went. They love her like a granddaughter and have taken care of her when we were on vacations that were not dog friendly. I have not seen her in three weeks because it would be to hard on her/me to visit her and have to leave her there. She had her follow up today . Everything is healing well and back in place in her knee. They removed her staples and the stitches from the cyst we also had removed.

She has to go back to her grandparents for another four weeks until her next check up. He said she should be ready for the stairs then since they are just to go outside. It is not easy carrying a 52 lb dog up and down the deck stairs. She is leaving in the morning after I leave for work. I know she is in good hands, I just wish it were my hands.

Happy Mother's Day

Today is my second Mother's Day as the mother to my son Baylor. So far he is my best accomplishment in life. He brings me great joy and I cannot imagine life without his smile, his laugh, and his cuddles. Thank you my beautiful son for coming into my life and making my dream come true.