We made it to the frozen tundra

Joseph did great on the plane, as always. Once he got used to his new surroundings he was fine, and he's been thoroughly enjoying the company of Grandma, Grandpa, and Auntie Debbie.

Grandma took this picture, as I couldn't fit the camera in my bags! We made it to Minnesota with only one carryon bag and a backpack! Not sure if that's how we'll leave, though. Hehe. Grandma took Joseph shopping today!

Hi Daddy! I miss you lots!

Da da da and More!

Oh! Hi Daddy! Look at the cute longies Tante Teresa made me!

Yep, now all he says is da-da. A day late and a dollar short, kid! Apparently me saying it nonstop for a month straight worked, though. I better be careful with "no" if he learns to say things that fast!

Today we went to the aquarium with Auntie Debbie, who is in for the weekend. I must have worn them both out - Joseph and Debbie both slept for 2.5 hours this afternoon! Made for a lazy afternoon for mama, as Joseph spent a lot of that time in my arms. I can't say I minded, though. Days where he sleeps in my arms are few and far between, now!

He tried a new food today! Whole milk yogurt! I just bought a tub of the stoneyfields organic and froze it in 1 oz cubes like the rest of his food. He ate 2 cubes with about 1/3 of a banana mixed in for a snack tonight. He is not a picky eater at all, so far! It's great.

First Drop-Off!

Well, technically the 2nd time I guess - I had to leave him with Laura (our doula) when he was tiny. But this was the first time I've had to leave him since he's had a personality! I was a little nervous for my friend Sara. But apparently he did great and ate all of his lunch for her (no surprise there!)

He predictably burst into tears when I came back. I'm pretty sure he meant to say:

"Oh my goodness! You left and I didn't even realize it but now you are back and I mean you LEFT and I was HERE and you were GONE and that is really SCARY and what if you never came BACK then would I even have REALIZED it and HOW COULD YOU HAVE LEFT ME HEEEEEEERE!"

We're safe back home (me with a much needed new haircut!) now waiting for Auntie Debbie to arrive. Hopefully the snow won't hold them back.

Joseph doesn't think I'm giving Daddy enough attention (he's always asleep when T.J. calls) so he wanted to leave Daddy a message:

Hi Daddy! I had lots of fun playing with Megan today. I also learned to roll the ball into the kitchen! I went in there all by myself and managed to push it back into the living room. It was pretty cool, but the kitchen floor is harder to move on than the carpet. Luckily Mama is keeping up with chores so there wasn't anything for me to eat while I was in there!

FO: Ear flap hat for Joseph (and Hi Daddy!)

I started this hat only 2 days ago and finished it last night, but then I had to rip it back and make it a little bit taller for Joseph today. I think it turned out pretty cute, though I liked the first one better that had the dark green as the main color. Not bad for using up yarn, though. Plus he'll be toasty warm in MN and PA next week, as well as the next few days here in Atlanta, where it's been below freezing for a week! Brr!

Sure is cold in here, luckily my hat will keep me warm while I read!

Destructo Baby is on the Move!

And today's HI DADDY! photo

Hi Daddy!

Look at me! I'm so big!

*I had to get him into this position, but he can stand there pretty well on his own now!