Thursday, January 8, 2009

First Smiles


This week we started getting real smiles from Dexter (usually in the morning). Our camera is slow so we haven't been able to catch and preserve one digitally. Here's a shot of just missing a smile...

Multi-tasking


I came home from my coffee run this morning to discover that Ben actually CAN multi-task...feeding Dexter and playing with My Bologna.

Praise Jesus


Dexter, like all babies, was born with the moro reflex - when startled by a loud sound he flails his arms and legs out, opens his eyes wide, and then pulls everything back to center. Whenever he does it, we say "praise Jesus" because it reminds us of someone filled with the spirit. Yesterday, Dexter fell asleep mid-praise Jesus...

Monday, January 5, 2009

The Most Annoying Sound on the Planet

Ben brought the shop-vac up from the basement to get rid of all the needles from the Christmas tree and we discovered that the deafening hum of this machine lulls Dexter to sleep in seconds - no kidding! My Bologna doesn't mind the sound but neither of us adults can stand it - otherwise we would run it all night long.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Happy New Year!

No more photo red-eye - thanks to JE for explaining Mac basics!

So Sleepy - Yes!


Our neverending appreciation goes out to Elissa and Jason (and Ian) for turning us onto (and lending us) the 2 things that help Dexter sleep like a baby: the swing and the miracle blanket.

So Happy - Not!


Despite what his outfit advertises, Dexter clearly is not "so happy".