Baby's growin’ like a weed

Today was Ronin’s 4 month doctor’s visit. He weighs just over 14 lbs. and he was 25 inches long. Yep, he’s growin’ like a weed.

Bye Bye Weekend

Another weekend is over. Where does the time go?

Well we only had about 4 inches of snow, but who’s counting.

We all went to church today. We’re checking out the Birmingham Unitarian Church, mainly because I want to go. Nico’s not as excited about this new adventure as I am. However, he does agree with me on the importance of spirituality in Ronin’s life. Besides, it’s good for us to meet people and start building our social network.

Ronin was so good during the service. We left a little early because he started to fuss. Then we went and had brunch. He was extremely good at the restaurant. I think that it was really good for Nico to see that we can take Roni into public. After a X-mas debacle at Macy’s (i.e. colic), Nico’s not wanted to go out for any reason with the baby. Now I think he’ll feel more comfortable.

Nico also checked out a new Scirocco today. We may be taking “Walt Whiteman” home. Why do VW enthusiasts name their cars?

Pics

Nothing much going on up here. We are just weathering the blizzard.

Enjoy the pictures.

Ronin is one busy baby.

The last two days have been busy for Ronin and I. Yesterday we went to our parenting group and today we went to a MOM’s Club date at the Nature Center.

Our parenting group is organized by the hospital where he was born. All the moms live in the same general area and delivered around the same time. The first half of each meeting we have an information session and/or an activity and the second half is social hour. Yesterday our informative activity was baby massage. Ronin really liked his massage and the oil was nice on his super dry skin. Here are a few pictures of him and his little girlfriend, Avery.

Today at the Nature Center we checked out some turtles, frogs, and snakes. Mainly we had social time with the other Moms. Afterwards we went to lunch with two other moms and their babies. Ronin was awesome both at the Nature Center and at our nice sit-down lunch. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have such an easy going baby.

I’m glad that we got out of the house when we could. It’s supposed to snow 5 to 8 inches in the next 24 hours. Have I mentioned that I’m sick of snow? Just last weekend I talked Nico out of putting his snow tires on his car. I was like, “how much more snow can be left this year?” Apparently a lot. I don’t know why he would listen to me about a car subject, but he did.

He went and bought nice snow tires a few weeks ago, but since he only has one set of wheels it’s kind of a drag to switch them on and off. I think that he’s going to go check out a used set of wheels this weekend.

More later...

Pictures from last night

Here are a couple pictures from last night's getting ready for bedtime...

Here's Ronin on the changing table. The CFL bulbs make everything yellow.

Here we are together.

You can see my new haircut. I kinda like it.

Trader Joe's and snow.

Greetings family and friends. Not much to report on today. Nico went to work as usual. Ronin and I took a brief jaunt out into public, but really didn’t do much.

I did go to Trader Joe’s tonight for a few items. I love Trader Joe’s, it’s mostly organic and natural foods at discount prices. No frills and no fancy extras, just the basics. If you have one near you I highly recommend it. They have these mini peanut butter cups that we are addicted to. Oh and we’re getting fat. Sigh. We’re going to have to give up those mini pb cups. The also have this stuff called Chimichuri and it's a frozen bag of cilatro-y rice goodness. Try it, you'll like it.

Once the weather warms up, we plan to start working in our yard and taking regular walks. Right now it’s just too cold and miserable. And we are expecting more snow tonight. Ugh.

I also have a spiffy new haircut. I'll have to snap a picture of myself. Nico goes in for his haircut tomorrow. He really needs it. :)

Cranky babies and autocross

All is well here in the frigid north. Our high today was 32, but it was nice and sunny.

Ronin was a little cranky all day and he didn’t nap very good for me. I imagine that he is growing. New moms are supposed to use “growth spurt” to explain all questionable behavior, right?

I’m reading a book called “Babywise”. It was recommended by our doctor. It’s supposed to help with the non-sleeping issue. Last night he got up 4 times in the night. Needless to say, I’m virtually a zombie.

Nico’s thinking of turning the Scirocco into a autocross car if everything stays kosher at work. I’ll post more on that as I learn about it.

Drop me a line, I would love to hear from all of our out of town family and friends.

Happy Anniversary

I almost forgot... Happy Anniversary to Nico and I.
We have been married 6 years today.

Summer '06

Big city, not so big news.

We are enjoying living in a big city again, but could live without the frigid Michigan winter. This week the snow finally melted only to have it snow 2 inches overnight. I’m so sick of snow!!!

Nico is a little concerned about his job, but we’ll just have to wait and see. But I’m starting to wonder, who isn’t concerned about their job these days. Worse case scenario, I’ll start looking for a job. Right now I’m enjoying being at home with Ronin.

I joined the MOM’s Club of Royal Oak. It’s a peer support group for stay-at-home moms. I’ve already met several nice women. They have play dates and outing for the kids, even for infants like Ronin.

Our house is cute, but it needs some work. The basement needs to be finished. We’re going to wait until after Nico’s 1 year anniversary before we start any major projects.

Ronin is awesome. He is such a good baby. Nico’s a great dad. He changes diapers and watches him so I can occasionally escape.

I’ll have to write more later, tonight is “bath night”.

Enjoy the pictures,
-Goldie

Ronin and I at about 4 weeks.

Nico and Ronin at about 6 weeks.

Ronin, 2 months.

We had a baby!

All is well here. Sorry it has taken us so long to post. I guess that most of you know that in October we had a baby. Ronin Prelogar was born October 24th at 6:54 p.m. He weighted 7lbs and 13 oz. He was 20 inches long. We were induced because of my gestational diabetes. Here is a picture of me right before we left for the hospital.

I have to say, Nico was really disappointed he couldn’t speed to the hospital with the excuse that “my wife is in labor.”

Here we are right after the delivery.


Here’s Ronin about 20 minutes after birth.