I’m in Grand Junction visiting the grands for a few days.  Jack is having a great time.  We went swimming and shopping and there has been much adoration.  Last weekend I noticed that Jack finally discovered the mobile on his swing at home.  We got him one that attaches to the crib and has crisp, simple pictures.  He is FASCINATED.  He is happy to spend over an hour cooing and kicking at the pictures.  Here’s some video.  Again, sorry, but this is fairly boring for non-baby lovers.  But I wanted his dad back home in Lakewood to see a how cool mobiles are. 

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Mobiles are Cool from Rachel Mason on Vimeo.

Hot. Blech.  I really hate summer.  Tomorrow I hope to run away to my parents’ house for a few days.  I’m getting burned out by being home alone with Jack day in and day out.  Sure, I had fun shopping with my sister this weekend.  Tonight I might escape for a few hours to play trivia.  But I’m building a serious case of the doldrums.  For every cute video or picture I post, there’s at least an hour of fussing or crying which I didn’t think was particularly photo worthy.  

Third nap of the day.  Finally.  He’s having a hard day.  Aw crap, looks like he’s woken himself up again.  I better go pacify.

Jack can handle tummy time for a couple minutes now before having a melt down. Exercise is so HARD!  (Right after I cut the shot he completed the hiccup-cough-sneeze combo with a long fart.  He is an artist.)

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Tolerating Tummy Time from Rachel Mason on Vimeo.

The cupcakes I alluded to were for my friend April’s baby shower.  She has three boys and just welcomed a girl, Ella, the same week Jack was born!  Sarah hosted the party and as expected, it was spectacular.  Everyone should have a friend with Sarah’s capabilities.  Her husband Steve posted some pictures on the blog.  The cupcakes I made were mini versions of the cupcakes I had at my graduation.  I also put my Cricut to use to make a name banner.  Ella got some super cute clothes!  Jack is great, but I wish I could put him in something with ruffles on the bum.  If they are black ruffles with flames up the legs, does that work for a guy?

I caught Ben reading the classic Pat the Bunny to Jack.  But his interpretation is more authoritarian than most. 

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Now YOU pat the bunny. from Rachel Mason on Vimeo.