We took a walk using our sling today. It was nice to get out, but I felt like poor Maddox was squashed in it – we’re going to have to try a couple of other positions.

We were somewhat frustrated by the Maya Sling video. After watching it 4 or 5 times, Jon and I both began to loathe the smiling demonstrator who cheerfully lifts two babies into her dual-wielded slings, as if carrying 50 lbs all day will not permanently cripple you.

I can see how a sling is useful, though – if we can just get the hang of it, it will enable me to use my computer and get things done around the house while still holding Maddox. Also, it will be more interesting for him – when he was still inside, I was up and running all of the time, so he’s used to a much less sedentary lifestyle.

We didn’t take a picture of Mads in his sling, because all you could see was the top of his teeny head smooshed up against Mom, but here’s a picture of him pouting because no one is holding him – generally, Mom or Dad picks him up the moment he makes a sound. =)