The Circle of Life

Last week, I celebrated another birthday. We had pizza- I really wanted that because I have been keeping to my diet and workouts faithfully and have not had pizza for quite a while. Rob also got me a little pink champagne cake which was so yummy and very thoughtful of him.



The circle of life continues on for me and also for everything else. Alas, this week we are in mourning for the passing of a dear friend- the bouncy seat. It took all the abuse Rex has dished out for the past 9 1/2 months and finally had all it could take yesterday. I heard the sound of metal snapping and looked over and saw Rex with his butt on the ground and he was laughing- he thought it was so funny! So then we were both laughing and I told Rob on the phone and then we all had a good laugh.



When Rob got home an hour later, we rushed out to Target to get a suitable replacement. The new one goes up to the toddler stage and holds a 40 pound child so we should be good for a while now. He seems to like it pretty well and likes the new toys on it. I think he is still a little confused about where his old one is though.



In other Rex developments, he is now taking his naps in his crib in his room. It turns out this was excellent timing since he used to nap in the dearly departed bouncy seat. Rob's parents were here for a visit and I just didn't want to be tiptoeing around him while he napped in the living room anymore. So I decided last week that it was time for naps to be taken in his room and in his bed. The first two days he put up a bit of a fight but it's been going pretty well since. And I am enjoying the freedom that I get with this arrangement. I used to rock the seat with my foot, close the drapes in the living room and keep it very quiet. Now I can watch tv, talk on the phone and do all kinds of things. I could even nap (like I plan on doing this afternoon) and blog (like I'm doing now)!

P.S. - Happy 3 Year Anniversary to Brent and Nanette!