Maddox has a new favorite past time. It involves staring out the window and flailing around in enthusiasm.
I’m not sure how well he can see, but he definitely focuses on the light, and he reacts when birds fly by – our apartment complex has a ridiculous number of birds on the roof.
I support this new hobby, because last night he decided that, in addition to his usual feeding times, being up for 2 hours straight would be very fun. (Mom & Dad are kind of tired and are glad it’s Friday.) So, this morning I’m keeping an eye on him while he entertains himself.
Tomorrow, I’m going to move his crib over in front of the windows in the nursery (and nail up the cord to the blinds for safety) with hopes that he’ll be amused in his crib, too. Wish us luck on that one. =P
On another note, Mads and I had our first driving adventure when we went to go visit Dad at work yesterday. It was so great to be out of the apartment. I ended up feeding Mads there (thank you for the use of your conference room, Jon’s work!) and by feeding him while out, it extended the time we could stay out from 2 hours to 4. Imagine confining all of your activities to under 2 hours and you’ll realize how great that is.
The drive was a little nerve-wracking, since you can’t see how he’s doing because he’s in a rear-facing car seat. Luckily, Jon’s co-worker Sue told us about car seat mirrors to put on the back seat, so we’ll get one of those this weekend and it will be a little easier to take Mads places in the car. That is, provided I am awake enough to drive anywhere. =)
Good to see you yesterday–you look great! And Maddox is even more adorable in person than in pictures.
Thanks! Right now, he’s being adorable in his Pack n Play. (Thanks again, guys!) In about 30 seconds, he is going to adorably demand to be picked up. =P
I was disappointed that you couldn’t come see us, but I understand. The car seat mirror is great, but be careful. I found myself watching the baby a lot and not paying as much attention to the road as I should have. It takes willpower to avoid staring.
He gets cuter and cuter each post! I hope he’s coming to the party on the 4th, I can’t wait to see him (and you and Jon)!
I was worried about that! I kind of tail people already, so I’ll have to watch my braking.
No visits while you guys have the plague – Dave mentioned that Angel has pneumonia – augh! Poor Angel & poor Mel.
Are you going to be up on the 4th?!
Yup! My boyfriend Andy and I are flying in from the 2nd through the 8th and then Jessie is coming back to AZ with us for the summer. So I will definitely be at the 4th and you had better be there!!!
Awesome! Jon, Maddox & I are planning to be there. Looking forward to meeting Andy & to seeing you – it has been a long time!
dear mom and dad,
so nice to see maddox in video. he looks like he needs something to do. how about considering a mini laptop for those little fingers to prance around on?
Don’t be silly… he already HAS a laptop.
Teehee. =P