Sorry folks

Our camera died and I have not figured out yet how to transfer pics from our new camera yet, so, if anyone is still checking in....you will have to bear with me as I paint a picture for you of Cecelia's doings. She has four teeth, two big ones on top and two little on the bottom. Today I was bitten by them for the first time. Hopefully the last. She has been sleeping the last couple of nights in just her diaper, it has been sooo hot. ( She has graduated to the next size diaper now, what a big girl!) She goes to the doctor tomorrow for some more shots and a weigh-in. She is becoming quite an eater, so perhaps now she is further up the baby size scale, from 25 percentile to 30, for instance. She is happy and healthy, and easier to carry, so 25% is also good. We have been playing with Nell and Matilda and Freya lately, swimming at Lake Mansfield, and today we spent the morning at my parents' pool with Liz Goodman and Jack, her barrel-chested weight lifter of a one year old. He and Cecelia shared a romantic can of lemonade while holding hands. And both made a mess of the table and floor at Martin's during lunch. Perfect pair! Oy! It is so hot. Getting little one into her carseat is becoming more difficult as it so sticky and humid in there, and she can now squirm succcessfully down and away from me. Last night we enjoyed a one day late party for my and Ken Schumacher's birthday at the Siegel pool. Cecelia managed to stay up fairly cheerfully until about 8 at which point we had to make a speedy exit.

And still more....

Since by far the best (and only) photos I have of CeceRose are from our trip to NYC 10 days ago, here are some more. Cecelia is SOOOOOOO close to crawling. Every time she gets up on her arms, then her knees, we hold our breath...and then she collapses back on her butt. Soon. I shouldn't be so anxious for crawling to start. As it is, she gets around pretty quickly scooting and rolling. No teeth yet, but her gums are preparing for them, it is clear. Lots of drool and gnawing, usually on whatever is the most non-child friendly substance in reaching distance. Dollie or dog food? Blanket or rock? Garment or grass? It is a good thing that God and evolution made babies so darn cute, otherwise we'd just leave them to their own devices and then where would we be as a species?

More New York pics

I have 165 altogether actually! Lannie had a great camera for the day and made full use of it. We went down on the train (actually bus and two trains) from Wassaic, met Auntie Rachel and John for a chinese lunch midtown, and then enjoyed the gorgeous weather in the park. The little boy is Nathan, also 8 months and 11 pounds more than Cecelia! The only badly focused picture is the only one I took, above, of CeceRose and Lannie.

New York !!!!!

Sorry

Our camera is acting up so no NEW pics, but here is an oldie but goodie for you. CeceRose is about one millimeter away from crawling but still hasn't taken that one remaining step to get on all fours. And I for one am grateful! A few more days respite before my life gets lots more complicated. We head to NYC this weekend to visit with Auntie Rachel and John. Lannie is accompanying us to the big city on the train. Haven't tried that yet, so we'll how it goes. The plane was so smooth.....I am hoping that keeping baby outside for long walks in the warm weather will lead to better sleep, longer sleep, deeper sleep. For all of us. Not working out too well so far. Although my giving up caffeine in my mocha latte has helped a little, I think. Jury is still out. One night she slept 6 hours in a row, the next no more than 3.

Now taking requests

Here is the side view CarHaart pic, per Grandpa David's request. Any others out there? Next time she gets wedged under the radiator I will catch that. And perhaps upload a video of playing peek a boo or giggling.

Mommy and CeceRose went for a strenuous hike yesterday up Flag Rock in Housatonic. It used to be fairly easy for me, but a 16 pound weight on my chest combined with a lower fitness level made for a tough haul. But it was worth it, and Cecelia loved following Alice the dog's rambling up the path and fruitful chases after squirrels. We are finally into a long stretch of mild weather and it is great not to have to bundle her up in her snowsuit anymore.

Our new dustbuster

Cecelia scoots around the house now and invariably gets stuck under the couch, radiator, or bookcase. She also backs up against table legs. She was whining just before I caught this first photo. Such a ham. Crawling can't be far away now!

We visited one of CeceRose's great grandmas yesterday in Pittsfield, where she had fun rolling around on the floor and being charming. (Cecelia, not her nonna.) We had a very nice visit. Will have to bring the camera next time.

She still has a cough but it has not seemed to bother her mood in the least. and lastly, Cecelia has a new cousin as of yesterday at 12:20. Seamus Lyons, Eileen's third son, is the newest addition to the Irish Duffy side of my family. Congrats!