So many updates!!!

So I am at the office... :(

Things with Jennifer are going really well, but I'll come back to that.

On Friday, we took Miles in for his 6 month visit! He looks really healthy and is on track for his developmental milestones, like rolling over. He is still growing well, but is not on the track he has previously been on. His height has previously been in the 75th percentile, and weight in the 50th. His height is now in the 50th and weight in the 25th... so he is still long and skinny!! The doctor told us not to worry too much - some parents introduced solids earlier than we did and many kids are on formula by now. So I am not worrying. His stats:

- height: 27 inches
- weight: 16 lbs 2 ozs
- head circumference: who knows but it is still in the 75th percentile

On Saturday, we had a day of birthday parties. For lunch, we went to the 1st birthday of the daughter of a former colleague of Tim. It was fun to be at a party with other small kids running around. It was actually really interesting to watch parents quasi interact with other parents, while focusing with laser attention on what their kids are doing. It's hard to believe that Miles could be walking in another 6 months.

When it was time for Miles to nap, we put him in the car and drove to Oakland to see Erin and John Knight for his birthday. We took the long way to Oakland (through Dublin and Concord) so that Miles could sleep a little longer! Miles won the flexibility award as he later napped in his portable bed there and later went to bed. We did his bedtime routine and put him down just like at home (without the bath) and he fell asleep great. It wasn't too nice of us to later wake him up and stick him in his car seat, but he fell back asleep, and then back asleep once we were home. Miles was a total infant rock star on Saturday!

Sunday was the usual blur of cleaning the house, doing chores, and trying to nap before Tim and I had work this week. AND it was my Pito's birthday - I called him in the evening, but he never called me back. :) (Love you big brother!! Happy Birthday!!!!!!)

On Monday, the tears began. Driving away from someone has never been so hard... particularly someone who I will see again in 8 hours! I do feel very guilty about coming back to work. I do love being in the office, but it feels selfish and indulgent. Like anything, this is a transition. I am giving myself some time to get used to it, but I keep reminding myself that if this isn't right, I can always make a change.

I cried again this morning when I left, especially because I have a work event tonight and won't see him until he wakes up tomorrow morning. :( However, this is my first time out of the house in the evening, and I am looking forward to it... but I again, feel a little selfish and indulgent. (see a trend?)

I perked up today, however, when Jennifer sent me the following to my phone...I guess carrots make everything better!!!

A New Day...

So it has been a wonderful 6 months, but I am now back at work. I am working remotely this week to give myself 1 more week of rest on my back. The choreography is actually great because I get to be here with Jennifer, Miles' new nanny to help get her used to our little man. I have tried to stay out of their hair so that Miles can get used to her and so she can get used to him. Overall, it has been really positive - I've heard lots of giggles coming out of the playroom. They haven't quite gotten into the rhythm of eating and napping that I had Miles on, but I am confident that they will get there. Miles gets really excited having new people around him and playing new games so he doesn't let himself relax and show his tired signs - once the novelty of Jen wears off, I think the two of them will settle nicely into a routine.

Yesterday, the two of them were playing in the playroom and they came out and Miles had no clothes on... apparently he puked up so much he drenched his entire outfit, and covered a good part of Jennifer as well. She changed him, and it is great to know that she puts him in outfits that match!!! (unlike his father...)

We're actually doing a nanny share, so in a couple more weeks, the two of them will be joined by Auggie, another little boy who's mom doesn't start work until mid-October. I am glad that Jennifer and Miles can get into their own rhythm before Auggie comes into the picture - it should make the transition easier for both of them.

As for me - it is really bittersweet. I had to go into the office on Tuesday to meet with the ergonomics consultant and be measured for a new standing desk with a high chair. I coupled that with 2 other meetings where it was better to be in person than over the phone. I basically left Miles and Jennifer for 6 hours - and driving out of our driveway was the hardest thing I have ever done.

"No more potatoes for Miles"

Growing up so fast!

Yesterday morning, I had a long overdue brunch with my mommy's group. All the moms are doing great and all Miles' little girlfriends are growing up so fast. Malia is a champ at sitting up, Jenny is all about all types of solid food (except meat), and Eliana gets the award for most changed since our last visit. Miles is still enamored with all the girls, and they seem to take to him kindly....

Big boy sleeping

Last night, Miles slept 7 -7, and Mom woke up feeling human again. Good sleeping has gone beyond the nighttime, in fact, yesterday's afternoon nap went from 3 - 5:30, and today he napped perfectly all morning and then took a 2:15 - 5:00 nap. I guess his teeth have been feeling good and he is starting to consolidate his naps.

He woke up so happy this morning - he has all sorts of giggly and smiley. Tim held him and every time I called him a "cutie", he laughed hysterically. He found "cutie" equally funny this afternoon. I will try to get a video of it - but if not, you'll have to take my word for the fact that it is the CUTEST thing ever. I never knew how in love with this little man I would become.

Sippy Cups!

On a whim, I gave Miles his first (empty) sippy cup tonight. He held on and put it immediately into his mouth. I was a little surprised at his dexterity, so I put a little milk in it so he "gets" what these things are for!

Labor Days

To celebrate the Labor Day weekend, we did what any family of 3 with 1 working adult would do - we worked!! We actually started the weekend picking out my Miles-gift (thanks honey, for carrying my son for 9 months, being in labor for 21 hours, and pushing for 3...) which is a new watch - which I love. And the fun thing is that every time I look at it, I think of Tim and Miles, which will be great for when I go back to work next week!

On Saturday night, we had dinner with my folks and my brother and his family up in San Francisco. It was quite entertaining as our reservation called for 6 adults, 1 high chair, and space for 2 car seats. We tried to do Miles' bedtime routine before dinner, have him fall asleep in the car, and sleep through dinner. That didn't work. So Miles, as cute as he could be (while being tired and cranky) spent the better part of dinner looking over Tim's shoulder and flirting with the women behind him. As Melissa said, what wouldn't the ladies want - he has gums and can rock his jammies!!

On Sunday and Monday, we went to work. Tim is cleaning up the garage while I was taking our bedroom and closet. I went through all my pre-pregnancy clothes that I had put away. The good news is that I fit most of it, but some of it, not well. My shorter shirts just don't work well with a post-baby stomach!! I am in the process of getting rid of bags of clothing. My goal is to have a place in our closet for all my clothes - bold, I know! I am also trying to attack Tim's side of the closet as he has about 50 pairs of pants, most of which he doesn't wear.

We also picked up our combined birthday present bookshelf from my parents so we have a matching set in the sun room off the kitchen. We spent Monday painting the interior of the shelves and they look great! I am in the process of refilling the shelves, but it is the last of the touches to make the room look great. Since we did it, I have spent a lot of time playing in there with Miles - the room is quickly becoming my favorite room in the house! It lastly needs a window covering for the window and the sliding glass door.