http://adventureswithbaby.today.com a new mom's take on motherhood Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:22:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last year, Thomas was just a little peanut at Halloween.  He slept through most of it, and I took him out to visit a few friends in his monkey costume.  This year, he was fighting a virus, but he rallied long enough for a quick round of trick-or-treating.  I think ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/11/05/babys-first-time-trick-or-treating/ My local mom's group had our Halloween party today.  It was really fun. I wanted to take Thomas, so I arranged for a substitute to cover my class.  We had a few costume options, depending on the weather.  It was really hot and humid this morning, so we opted for ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/10/27/halloween-party/ The weather was absolutely gorgeous today, for the first time since last winter. We took Thomas to a local pumpkin patch, and he had so much fun walking up and down the rows. We picked out one big one and two little ones.  Here is a video of ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/10/18/baby-at-the-pumpkin-patch/ This kid's hair grows like a weed!  We've been desperate for a haircut for a while, but have been too busy to do anything about it.  We were finally determined enough to go in for family haircuts today.  All three of us are now a few ounces lighter, thanks to our ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/10/17/babys-third-haircut/ This was kind of a crazy week. Our babysitter's daughter tested positive for H1N1.  I had to figure out a way to care for Thomas.  I stayed home on Monday and Tuesday, but I really had to get back to work.  I was giving a big test on Wednesday, and ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/10/16/our-week-at-home-with-the-baby/ We have had several strollers since Thomas was born.  When he was a newborn, we just used his car-seat/ carrier in a Snap N Go type stroller frame.  That was perfect.  When he outgrew the infant seat, we looked for a small, light-weight stroller.  I found a highly rated, not ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/10/11/the-never-ending-search-for-the-perfect-stroller/ Hubby and I have been having a difficult time lately trying to find together time.  We both work, and I also work a night job two nights a week, as well as tutoring 3 days a week after night.  I am exhausted at night, and we still don't have any ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/10/11/date-night-aka-nap-time/ I am pretty sure that Thomas naps like a champ for his babysitter.  She has him on a great routine, and he sleeps 1 1/2  or 2 hours every day.   On the weekends, however, we still run into trouble.  It doesn't help any that we tend to be a lazy ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/09/20/babys-weekend-napping-drama/ I am SO proud of my little guy.  We have been trying for many months to teach him how to feed himself.  I really thought it would never happen, that it was a lost cause, and I would be feeding him for the rest of his life.  First time mom, ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/09/20/baby-is-feeding-himself/ My intent today was to take Thomas to a local pond to feed the ducks.  I had been saving up stale bread in the freezer, like my mom did when I was young. I loved going to feed the ducks as a child.  I was hoping Thomas would enjoy it, ... http://adventureswithbaby.today.com/2009/09/16/visiting-the-ducks/