Crawl Space

We have had such a delightful weekend. Daniel started his week-long vacation Saturday & we have loved, loved, loved having him at home!

On Friday, Max cut his first tooth! Yeah! We can barely feel a little sharp edge on his bottom gums, but it is definitely a tooth. Friday evening while the sun was still shining we all (including Jasper) went for a lovely walk around the neighborhood. It was great!

Saturday, Daniel & Max accompanied me to the Bargainista sale at the State House Convention Center, which was a dud in my book, and then to the Inviting Company Sale, which was great as usual!. (I think they only went along with this shopping extravaganza because it is my Birthday weekend!) We had such a great time just walking around downtown--despite the slightly chilly temperatures.

BUT, today took the cake! First: Max went to the nursery for the very first time in his (almost) 6 whole months of life and he did GREAT!!! Not a tear was shed (by me, Max, or Daniel!). The nursery worker said he was such a happy baby and said that she looked forward to him coming back. Yeah for us--we got invited back to the nursery! Woohoo!

Second: This evening we started our small group at Church. This is really the first time Daniel & I have been able to commit to a small group at our Church because previously our crazy schedules never allowed us to. This time though most of the groups are meeting on Sunday evenings, which is a great time for us. We had such a wonderful time! Our group consists of other couples in our same demographic: around the same age and with infant to school-aged children. We really look forward to connecting with the people in our small group and growing stronger in our Faith. Max went with us for the first meeting, but he will stay in the nursery for subsequent meetings. Especially since he did so great in there! There are sure to be good times to come with this group!

Last: (but not least) Get ready . . .

. . . I think we have a pre-crawler on our hands!

This was Max pushing up in his crib (a.k.a. crawl space) after his morning nap.

You may not be able to tell by the pictures, but he was completely on his hands & knees and his stomach was completely off of the bed!

Isn't this amazing! I am just so in awe of this little baby boy!

Such a determined little guy.

I must say though that I am a tad bit nervous about Max being mobile. In case you have never been to our house, we have  a 70's style tri-level, which means we have TWO sets of stairs. Yes . . . not one, but two known danger zones in our home. Eek!

So we are definitely in the market for safe, sturdy, and reliable baby gates for stairs. So let us know if you have any gate suggestions/comments/tips.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Have a great Monday!!!