We got back yesterday from Charleston, where we had no internet to update you all… which was probably a good thing. It was nice to relax and see family. And Forrest and I took our first plane trip together, ever! 
The weekend went surprisingly well… and left me standing firmly on the ground, and not clinging to the ceiling like a cat. We were able to relax! enjoy! and visit! All good things… Shepherd put his feet in the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, we ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp, and enjoyed some beautiful art at the Picallo Spolato (sp?). The only downside was that we came back to our apartment, and the air conditioning wasn’t working. So here I sit, sweat running down my back, typing as fast as I can so I can join Shepherd back in front of the fan… Here are some pictures to tide you guys over until I can post again! Slide Show of Trip
May 2006
May 30, 2006
May 23, 2006
Again with the 9 hour sleeping… I could get used to this! Shepherd went to sleep around 9 last night (ate at 8:30) and woke up this morning at 6 am, ready to eat. I cannot tell you how glorious a feeling it is to sleep that much. I still woke up once after 5 hours to check on him, but went back to sleep until Forrest’s alarm clock went off at 5:30 am. Then, hoping Shepherd hadn’t heard it, I rolled over and tried to sleep some more. That didn’t happen, as Shepherd woke up soon after that. But the good thing? He went back to sleep after I fed him, and slept until 8:30….then around 9:45 he went back to sleep to nap for another hour…
and he’s awake now… so i’m gonna go play! YAY!!
May 22, 2006
1) Shepherd slept through the night last night… and by through the night, I mean 9 hours, where I had to wake him up because I was swimming in my boobs. He then went back to sleep for 2 more hours after that. When he woke up, I swear, he looked 3 times bigger than he was yesterday. Is that possible???
2) Saturday we went over to Beth and Chris’s house for dinner. It was so nice to hang out with other adults who laugh easy and cook extremely well (Beth’s lasagna was the best I’ve had in a while)… and of course, we watched Shepherd flirt with Mia, and watched her proceed to slap some sense into him… hehehe… Both of them were so adorable, we ate them for dessert.
3) Sunday, we kept the nursery at church, and there were 15 babies in there. And 6 adults. Forrest walked away feeling happy that we only have one. I walked away crying saying I want more! Of course, Shepherd was the cutest of them all… but there were a few I snuck in my back pocket and took home…
4) We head to Charleston on Friday. We’re flying down, thank goodness.. but we’re looking forward to it. Last time I flew with Shepherd, he was still sleeping a lot during the day. Any advice on how to get him to sleep on the plane without giving him drugs?!
5) Forrest and I are trying to plan something for our Anniversary weekend that’s a.) affordable, b.) kid friendly, and c.) did I mention affordable… free would be preferable. Any ideas? Currently, we’re debating going camping or staying here and going out while someone babysits…
6) How many peppers did Peter Piper pick? seriously… I’ve always wanted to know….
