Frances' Big Week

Our two kids loving each other and looking cute.

Frances had a big week this week, starting with a diaper change (isn't that they way it always goes?). While she was on her back talking to me, I heard for the first time ever......" ba."  Isn't that great?  She is now into consonants .I love it.

The other thing, well, I couldn't wait. I know the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends breastfeeding until 6 months without baby food and I had all the intentions of keeping it, but Frances did not.   She is staring down and grabbing our food, so we decided it was time. We mixed some rice cereal with breast milk, and she loved it. When the spoon wasn't in her mouth she would start whining until we filled her up again. If you look at the pictures, you can tell it's been a long time since I've fed a baby.  Don't worry, she got a bath.

I think I got some in her mouth

This weekend Henry had Grandparents camp with Jim and Mary and for a while I got to pretend I had one kid. To be honest with you, it was quite relaxing.

This is us relaxing

Frances and I started the day at Shawnee Misson Park. It is way out west, but totally worth the drive. Frances has not liked our jogging stroller, but it's been about a month since we tried it last, so I thought maybe she was mature enough. Once we got there, I set up the stroller and put her in and started off. Not 30 seconds into the ride she started screaming. Failure.  So, I got my baby carrier out and put the stroller back in the car. About 5 minutes later she wanted to eat. Fine.  A few minutes after that she needed a diaper change, so back to the car for that.  After all of that I set out on the hiking trail. She quickly fell asleep and I had a great hike. Not much for elevation, but it was nice to be surrounded by woods. She let me walk around for about 2 miles, then she woke up. I let her play a little at the park and then we went home.  The whole afternoon she spent with me (Aaron wasn't feeling so hot).  It was great not multitasking two children, but I did miss Henry. Luckily Henry had a great time. It's nice to have a refreshing weekend once in a while.