A Bath

While we are certainly all for modesty around here, the (warm, wet) washcloth is not about that.  Just something I've gotten in the habit of doing.  It seems to keep the baby a little warmer, and gives a sense of security when they're otherwise prone to startles and flailing arms, as they get used to the sensation of being in the water.  Big brother looks on, probably wishing he could hop in himself.

It's not easy...

 ...losing your "baby" status...

 ...but he's getting used to it.

Happy Birthday!

Have to sneak on here before the day is officially over, to acknowledge my baby's big day.  Sebastian is ONE.  I can hardly believe it.
I think I woke up this morning and realized a new identity.  I am currently a woman without an infant.
That doesn't seem to happen very often.
Now if he decides to wean anytime soon, we'll be in truly uncharted territory.  The last time I was neither pregnant nor nursing (or both), was in July of 2007.  That lasted for exactly one month.  I've had 3 pregnancies since then, 2 healthy babies and a little saint in heaven.
We'll see what's in store for us this year.
God is so good.

Baby's First Haircut

  before...

 after!

my little blondie

Sebastian was getting so shaggy!  Plus, he's a little furnace, and I knew he'd never make it all summer with all that hair.  It actually wasn't his very first, I've had to trim it before to keep it out of his eyes.  This is the first time I took it all off.  I could eat him up!