The Groove

I think we're getting into a groove here at our house. We get up around 7:30, eat, change diapers, play on the bed in HC's bedroom, nap, and start all over again.

Except that recently, we've been getting pretty darn adventurous! Yesterday, I took HC for a monster walk to Jen and Little M's house in the Haight with Wendy and the Bean. We walked for an hour each way.

And then today, Arne took HC into the heart of the beast. They tramped down to Civic Center for the Giants World Champion parade. Wow! I took my lunch break to track them down by bike. I always feel very McGuyver on my bike. [Aside: But really, what new parent doesn't feel like McGuyver most of the time?! Need a burp cloth, use a onesie that is (already!) too small. Need a wet wipe; try a clean sock dipped in your drinking water (just don't dip it more than once!).]

It was thick with people out there, and when I finally found Arne and my hungry baby, I'd already rechained my bike and rode the wrong way down a 5 lane one-way street to get to them. Poor things, from there they walked another 2.3 miles home. Buses kept sweeping by, full to the brim.

Anyway, here are some sweet pictures of our little mensch. I know you could care less what I say as long as I give you photos. And look who's found his feet!!!
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Little flutters

I've been obsessed with the little flutter kicks recently. They seem pretty insistent, and I like that. A little insistence will do any child of ours good.

It's been a long day at work. Productive, but long, and I have a nice walk home in the evening glow.

Maybe I'll call you, and we can yell at each other nicely over the roaring evening traffic that I dive through for the first part of the trek.

Oh, one thing of great fun! We got our valentine's PJs in the mail yesterday (thanks, Mom!)... I've gotten a new pair of PJs for Valentine's day for as long as I've been out of the house, and I LOVE it. Now Arne gets in on the goodness, too. This year, my PJs were light blue with in-love flamingos on them, but they still had hearts. And they are ENORMOUS. I'll post a picture shortly. I know they are going to be great as I get to be great big. I'm definitely thankful to mom for thinking ahead. I think I get some of that trait from her.

And now, home, baby James!