What an eater!

Yesterday Will and I had a visit from Sarafina, our amazing doula (for anyone out there looking for one in Boston). She hadn't seen the little guy since he was a half-hour old, and he was showing off for her - holding his head up for 10 seconds at a time, smiling at her, and then he went to sleep so peacefully (not at all like he had been for the last 7 hours before that.... )

This morning we had to go back to the pediatrician to have Will's left eye checked out. (He must have been practicing his pirate routine a bit too much). He has a blocked tear duct, which isn't very worrisome, but makes his eye goopy. It certainly isn't bothering him. He was all smiles for mom and dad this morning. He also got weighed and he is 8 lbs, 8 oz, up from 7 lbs, 12 oz. only eight days ago. The kid is gaining like a champ. :-)

More firsts

On Friday, we had our first playdate with Yasmine and Ramona. Then we met Billy at the train. In celebration of making it through the week, we went out for sushi in Roslindale Village, where you can sit and eat outside. Will kindly obliged us by sleeping through the meal. This was my first sushi meal since getting pregnant, and damn I missed it! It was delicious.

On Saturday, we went for our first long walk around Jamaica Pond. While on that walk, we saw our first Albino Squirrel. For all these firsts, Will was kind enough to give us a very decent night's sleep, and watch Meet The Press with us in its entirety.

Joba Dominates at Fenway

What a game Joba Chamberlain looked great and gets the win against the Sox. Will and I watched the game in our Yankee road gear. I planned on doing a post game video but at three weeks he chose not to cooperate so we aren't talking for the day. Hopefully we can patch things up before the 4pm start today.

Since Will's birth the Yanks are 12-3 not too shabby, coincidence highly unlikely. Three brothers are pumped about the victory...



Go Yanks!

-Billy

Will it is!

Well it looks like its going to be Will over Billy at least until "Will" can decide for himself. There have been some reports of tampering with the election but at this time I cannot prove anything.



Some other nicknames were suggested - Cochese, Maverick, Bishop, The Dood 2, and Beemer. We will see what happens these things usually work themselves out over time, maybe he is a Maverick but at 3 weeks its tough to tell.

Big series at Fenway this weekend Go Yanks!

-Billy

the party's over.... but not before our first seafood feast

On Tuesday the three of us took a trip out to Essex, MA, to Woodman's where you can get delicious seafood and sit out by the water to eat it. We thought it was time for little William's first vicarious lobster meal. For those of you who didn't know Grandma Betty, who shares William's birthday, there was nothing she enjoyed more than eating a lobster. She perfected the art of getting every last bite, and did it looking like a lady.



It was a beautiful day, and we stopped by a farm/ winery on the way home to pick up some fresh veggies, and home-made fruit wine, and hard cider.

Today, Thursday, the party is over. Billy went back to work today, and William and I were on our own. Of course, in protest, William was up most of the night. He and I went on our first independent walking adventure to the dry cleaners 2 blocks away during a break in the crazy rainstorms. But we both really miss having Dad around, as do Tazi & Pookie. The last two weeks were really nice.

Roller Coaster of a Day

Yesterday we spent much of the day inside, because it was SO HOT outside, and then there was a crazy thunderstorm that went as quickly as it came. The lightning and thunder was so loud I figured we'd be hearing sirens from fire engines - but little William remained in his crib, totally splayed out spread eagle, unfazed by the elements raging outside. For dinner, we ventured out to our friends Adam, Ramona & Yasmine's (neefamily.blogspot.com) house for bbq summer dinner, which was delicious. Yasmine was even nice enough to share her bouncy chair with William, and she got over her apprehension of the "baby" and by the end of the night was giving him generous amounts of hugs and kisses. Ramona even got little William to stick his tongue out back at her, after giving her the biggest smile we've ever seen from him! (The kid has good taste).




Then it was back home for our first tub bath! We figured he would scream like a banshee through the ordeal since he doesn't love being naked for diaper changes, but as it turns out, he LOVES the bath! He relaxed and really seemed to enjoy it.

And afterwards, he was so relaxed, he went right to sleep, more peacefully than he ever has. For about two hours. Then he was up for the next 11 - with little more than 20 minutes of sleep at a time.



Not sure what was bothering him, but it was a rough night and morning.

Today we brought young William to the pediatrician for his 2 week appointment. He is now up to 7 lbs 12 oz - put on a whole pound since his last visit - and he's doing great. Then we all went to the chiropractor for some TLC to our backs and shoulders, which are taking a beating as we develop the muscles to haul the little one around.

More things we have in common

William likes to eat dinner whenever we do. We haven't had dinner the same time any night since we've been home - yet somehow he seems to know exactly when we're done cooking. No matter when we sit down to eat, he wakes up and demands to eat with us. Which usually means I eat after him (and Dad). Small sacrifice I'm sure.

He showed amazing progress in holding up his head today - at one point he held himself up for about 10-15 seconds straight. Pretty impressive neck strength for a two-week old.

It's been very hot (today was 90's in the shade) and I think we're both feeling cooped up a bit. Hopefully next week will be a little cooler so we can do some walking.