Harry's Day Off

I started to turn blue and get dizzy. I was waiting for Kevin to actually post something about our vacation, and I was holding my breath!

Oops!! I am really going to hear it for saying that! Yikes!

Anyway, in the meantime, while I wait on the edge of my seat (hey, I like to read Kevin's thoughts, okay?!), I thought I'd chat about Harry's day off yesterday.

I am off this week while I wait to start my new job on Sunday evening. Now that separation anxiety has kicked in full force, not sure how Harry will do without me for a few days when I head to Horsham, PA for training...right now we are easing him back into his routine...or tossing him into it- depends how you look at it.

His sleep is back on track. Couldn't be better. He is in bed before 7:30 PM and stays in bed until 7 AM. That was off a bit while we were on vacation. Glad he is back to normal in that department.

His first day back at school on Monday was mixed with tears. I guess he forgot for a minute how much fun he has at school. Instead of closing the door on Kevin on Monday, he burst into tears. Menike said that ended shortly after, but it still doesn't leave you with warm fuzzies.

Yesterday, I think, was Columbus day, so Infant Toddler was off. My mom came down originally to watch Harry, but since I was off anyway, we all just hung out. Harry was not too into the serious quality time with Grandmom. Oh no. Not when Mommy was here to pick him up every 5 seconds. Yes, Separation Anxiety has PEAKED. No one else can even push him in his stroller!

So, we went to the Tot Lot. I got to meet all of the local Nannies (and there are many!).We then headed off to The Little Gym for 1 of our 3 make up classes. Harry hasn't been there since he learned to walk, so it took him a while to warm up, especially since I woke him up to head inside. Once he got used to the place, he was all over, running from one activity to the next. They didn't do any bar work today, but he walked on the mats through the parallel bars himself, and did some tumbling. He was all about the bubbles at the end. He pretty much followed the instructor around looking for more!

Afterwards, we headed to Chicken Out for some lunch. For some reason, this is Harry's favorite restaurant. He could stay there all day, just watching people. He is not like this as much at any other place, but he is always like this at Chicken Out. They have cool high chairs, and food that he likes. I don't know what the real difference is though. Anyway, it gives you a break so you can have a good meal.

Later, Grandmom went home, and Harry took a nap. Headed to the park across the street, which is not as much fun. The swings are too low and the wood chips are not smooth. We also climbed stairs. Then it was 4 PM and Kevin still was not home. What to do, what to do...we had a cookie and hung out on the front steps. That was our day. Today he is back at school, and hopefully he went willingly.

Next mission: assigning a Halloween costume. I wanted to do Bam Bam, but only if he can just wear the saber tooth diaper. Since it is [possible it may be cold that day...Josh M.s idea is that Harry be a little business man. I am sure he won't have any trouble carrying around a cell phone and a briefcase. Comments are welcome. Bam Bam or Business man?