Scaredy Pants

Okay, Easton is still scared of his new bath tub. It's the exact same kind we used to have that popped. I think he is traumatized by the air bubble incident (where it came up through the water and made him want to get out right away). The past 3 nights he has screamed and cried during his bath, reaching up for me and crying, "Mama! Mama!" Very sad. We're going to go back to the regular ol' big tub tonight and see what happens.

Speaking of being afraid, Easton was also afraid of the dishwasher running during dinner last night. Strange sounds kept coming from the kitchen, so, since the kid doesn't eat anyway we let him get down to play in the other room while we finished eating at the table. He was still a little scared so we got him a distracting TV show and some company:


However, Easton is no longer scared of having a blanket in his crib. He slept with one the last two nights...naps too. He doesn't stay covered all night but, hey, it's a start.

Oh, so yesterday was the day Jason took Easton to Gymsters. They had a good time together and J would like to take him back another time so we'll "miss" a class later this session too so they can go to a make-up again. Here they are leaving the house without me:

While they were gone I changed my banner up top there, see? Added a song back on (I hate that it's a Buffy video but I love the song) and I worked a little in Photoshop but didn't scrap any pages. Oh well. It was strange to be sitting here without having to be so quiet (I'm used to my light sleeper napping next door while I 'pute.) One time I sneezed and it was so nice not to have to muffle it. I should've put on some loud tunes or something but old habits are hard to break.

Anyway, once my boys got home we did our usual family fun 'round the house. Is that a toddler in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

And, wearing Mama's glasses this time:


Easton was quite cranky in the evening so we opted for a very early bedtime: 7:45!! And, by 7:45 on the dot he was out. His wake-up time the last week or so has been 7:30 and he stuck to it again today, no matter what time he goes to bed. We're just glad it's dark at 7:45 now--for his sake, anyway. In the summer he had trouble falling asleep at first with it being still light. Anyway, now he's supposed to be napping but he's not. Ack! We're taking him for pictures today and are not wanting Mr. Cranky Butt on our hands. Yikes! What to do? What to do?

Oh yeah, Jason also made our hotel reservations this morning for next weekend. My mom and Lauren will be here with Easton and we're really gonna do our first overnight away from him! We got ourselves a nice room with a "heavenly" bed and a "heavenly" tub--whatever those mean. And 24 hour room service. I was really wanting breakfast in bed so I get it! The big tub was important to me too so let's hope that's what "heavenly" means. :) I'm looking forward to the getaway, Easton does well with my mom and especially Lauren since he spends lots of time with her here at our house. I know he'll be fine, I just hope I don't miss him too much. It's good practice for everyone involved for when Deucie is born and we have to spend a few nights in the 'spital. I'm just super glad the sitters are willing to come here where Easton is most comfortable.

Okay, I think that's going to be it for today. I expect Baby John for the next two days (his last two days!) starting tomorrow. Ta ta!