Mauer Laughing!

Mauer started laughing out of the blue. Well, I guess he thought it was really funny that Todd was spinning that toy. I can't believe I was able to catch it with my phone! Since then, that toy is NOT funny. Nothing is. Every time I watch this, it makes me laugh too! So cute!

(P.S. Ginger, this is a video. You have to click on it to play)

Sick Baby :(

What Can Mauer Do Today!?
It seems like he learns a new trick or masters something each day. He is good at rolling from tummy to back. He occasionally rolls from back to tummy but gets a little frustrated. Sometimes he notices his feet and he’ll grab them but he’s not too interested yet. He has been drooling buckets! I think he completely soaks two bibs a day. He is not cutting teeth yet but he’s teething. He REALLY likes to chomp down on things. His vocabulary is increasing; it now includes some gurgling sounds! He is TRYING to be as cool as his cousin Lila is and spit the letter ‘P’ but he’s not there yet!

Mauer started to get the sniffles on Thursday night. I felt a little congested on Thursday too. By Sunday evening, Mauer’s sniffles had turned into a full-blown cold (me too)! Although he hasn’t had a fever, we kept him home from daycare on Monday and Tuesday. He was hard to comfort, did not like being put down and was nursing more than usual. Poor babe! Pretty sure, he caught the “new day care germ.” We spent time hanging out in the steamy bathroom, hosed out the nostrils with the bulb syringe and Todd tried spraying saline mist up his nose!

On Sunday, Todd ran the Capital City marathon, right here in Olympia. His official time was 3:29:21. Although it was about 29 minutes and 22 seconds longer than he wanted it to take, it was damn good! His overall place was 47th (out of 373), and in his division he placed 4th. Mauer and I joined our former neighbor, Michelle, to cheer on Todd! We got to see him at miles 2, 4, 7, 15, 18, 21 and the finish line! Mauer was a trooper. He let me pull him in and out of the car that whole time. It is a good thing he slept for about an hour! Todd had several co-workers shaking tub sock flags in his support along the course too!

Baptism classes are finished! Now we need to schedule a time to do it. I hope Mauer continues to like water, because they do not just dribble water over the forehead… they are dunked in the font!

Todd spent 2 nights in Long Beach this past week. He will be doing more traveling than usual. He was able to stick close to home at the end of the pregnancy and when Mauer was so tiny, now he’s making up for it. Mauer and I fared all right, we did miss Daddy though.

Some of you know that I was able to store 75 ounces of milk before I went back to work. It has been 6 weeks now and that cushion has been completely depleted. I opened the freezer last week and choked back some tears! I needed to figure out my schedule so that I could keep up my supply… So, now I visit Mauer every day at noon! It is a nice way to reconnect with him and it forces me to slow down during the day. I continue to pump twice a day too. On days that I work later, Todd picks up Mauer and brings him to my office so I can feed the little guy. They go home and get dinner started while I continue to work.

Bouncin' in the Exersaucer

This is a bit long, but I thought you might enjoy it anyway. The quality isn't that great, it's my cell phone afterall.

Roll Over!

Mudder's Day

(I took this picture tonight. He was in a very good mood.)

Todd ran a great 8K on Saturday, May 1st. He took 2nd place overall with a time of 28 minutes and 24 seconds. That’s about a 5:43 pace. The BIG Marathon is 7 days away!! To see pictures, click here.

Monday was Mauer’s first day at Bonnie’s house. He had a great day, and I only cried a tiny bit. On Friday, they invited all the Moms to a tea party to honor Mother’s Day. We had lunch on fancy dishes and drank tea. Mauer slept through most of it. He made me a cute pillow with his hand and footprints on it. He also gave me a little scrap book filled with his pictures!

We have completed 2 of the 3 classes to have Mauer be baptized. Since I’m not Catholic, I’ve been learning a lot about the Catholic traditions and symbolism.

We had a busy weekend. Friday night I had Mocktails with a friend to celebrate the news that she's pregnant. Saturday night we had friends over for BBQ and game night.

Mauer is getting so big! I'm always shocked in the morning when I look at him in his bassinet.

For Mother’s day, friends gave me flowers and cards. Todd gave me a nice card, made me cinnamon rolls for breakfast and gave me a gift card to Starbucks! I’m also looking forward to a promised back rub! Happy Mudder’s day, Ladies!!

Training Wheels are Off!

This week was the last week that we were able to enjoy free day care. Todd and I both worked while Grandpa Dave and Luann watched Mauer. Not only did they care for Mauer, they also spoiled us rotten! When we got home the house work was done and dinner was waiting for us. In addition to caring for Mauer and the house, they were able to have some daily adventures out of the house.

On Saturday, we went to the Procession of the Species- an Olympia favorite. It’s like a parade for hippies and granolies. It was cold outside.

On Sunday, Todd and Grandpa Dave installed a new dishwasher.

Grandpa brought a few gifts for the babe- some Dr. Seuss Books, a Dr. Seuss toy and a Joe Mauer Jersey.

Monday a trip to the grocery store

A trip to visit the State Capital

On Thursday, they went to the Olympia Farmers Market.

On Friday, they went to Tolmie State Park.

Other pictures from the week

From here on out, Todd, Mauer and I are on our own. Mauer starts at Bonnie’s house tomorrow morning. I know Mauer will be fine; it’s Mom & Dad that I’m worried about!