Day 262

April 29th

Saying "goodbye" to Alexander, Emma sings a final song.


We had a wonderful 7 hour layover in Chicago.
No stress, and the Chicago airport had fantastic food.
Isaac is drinking a smoothie.


Alexander rests after the long journey, while mom gathers luggage.

Day 261

April 28th

Alexander having fun with Farmor.

Day 260

April 27th

Isaac teaching Alexander the word "nose"

Day 259

April 26th

Alexander with a spiky ball.

Day 258

April 25th

Emma came in to say "goodnight" and imitated Alexander.
Waving arms.


Touching toes.


Grinning at Mommy.


Starting to settle down.

Day 257

April 24th

Having a nice time with Daddy on a Saturday afternoon.



I found this tiny diaper in the suitcase I had at the hospital.
Shown with the diaper he has now.

Day 256

April 23rd

Isaac has a lot of exercises to do for his physical therapy.
Alexander cheers him on.






Grabbing onto Mommy's toes.
Lots of drool, and today I noticed tooth #7 (upper left).
# 8 is on the way.

Day 255

April 22nd

Isaac was part of a lunch concert, and was given a sweet smelling rose with silky petals.



Emma shared a bit of grapefruit with Alexander and was amused at his reaction: something along the lines of, "Wow, this is super yucky. Yet, it is kind of good too. How about giving me some more?".


Btw, I love this picture of Emma.


Getting ready for bed.

Day 254

April 21st

Alexander enjoys having his back rubbed.
Resulting in giggles and relaxation and sleepiness.




Sometimes it is difficult to take Alexander's picture because he really, really wants to eat the camera.

Day 253

April 20th

Alexander explores a drawer of board books.



He is working his toes the whole time, curling and uncurling them.

Day 252

April 19th

Silly, delightful child.
Stuff coming out of his nose all the time.

Day 251

April 18th

Alexander has discovered his hypermobile thumbs.


"Ew" says Emma.



Three generations.


Very happy to see his Farfar.

Day 250

April 17th

Alexander sitting with a box of toys.
He looks in, eyebrows raised a bit, and selects something.


Drumming on a toy.


Alexander was tired when we were getting ready to go out. He slept through me putting on his pants, socks, and jacket.

Day 249

April 16th

Here is Alexander sitting near the front door.
We've said "Good bye!" to Daddy, Isaac, and Emma.
He stares at the door for a minute looking puzzled.


Ready to play!


Looking at rainbows, light, and shadows in Emma's room.