Back from vacation

Last week N and I went north to visit my parents for most of the week. Needless to say we (mostly N) were missed very much by Daddy who had to stay home and work. We had a great time visiting other family and just hanging out. N didn't sleep all that well...combination of new crib, new room, sleeping in the same room as Mommy and all the new strange noises of the house. The good news is that I didn't cook one meal while I was there. Actually, I didn't do much of anything in the work department, so it was nice.

My parents were looking after my niece E for the week (in the mornings) so we got to spend lots of time together. According to N she is the most entertaining person in the world. He was constantly laughing at her antics and when she moved out of his sight, he twisted and turned until he could see her again. She was even able to induce laughter (in between cries) when he woke from a nap early to find that Mommy had gone out and he was stuck with Nanny.

E seemed to enjoy N as well. For almost 2 years she was the only grandchild so this sharing business takes some getting used to. There was only one (almost) fit of rage directed at N. While I was out, Nanny was holding him to console him and she lifted the book she was holding above her head intending to hit N. Apparently she got "the look" from Nanny and changed her mind. The jealousy of a 2-year old is very powerful!

Coming back home was great. Nothing like your own bed, your own pillow and your own snoring husband. We hope to make another trek before Christmas. Once I go back to work in Feb. we won't be able to do these sorts of trips. My Mom & Dad really enjoyed N and by the end of our stay, he was really warming up to "Bampa" (Grandpa)...only took 6 months!