new adventures

Because there are no garage sales in winter months, I've turned to the web to find resale baby items. My new favorite website, craigslist. Brand new Exersaucers can retail anywhere from $75-$125. I found this one on-line and bought it from a mom in Round Lake for only $25. Ryan might be a little small for it. His hands can't really reach the toys, not that he could operate the toys if they could, plus his toes just brush the floor of the saucer, but it's a toy he can grow with. AND I can think of a million other ways to spend the $50+ I saved from buying it used.





Another new adventure Ryan has undertaken is rolling over. He's a pro at going from his back to his stomach. And with enough momentum he can complete the 360 degrees and end up on his back again.

Ryan is starting to take notice of Gizmo and bless her heart, she's being more receptive to him as well. Whereas I usually put my hand over Ryan's and together we pet her, just recently he's started reaching out to her on his own and petting her. Surprisingly he actually does pet her and not grab onto her fur. The most endearing part of Ryan's kind gesture is that Gizmo has started showing her appreciation by giving him kisses on his face (If I ever get it recorded and learn how to upload it, I will.). Dean and I are very fortunate, not only to have a happy, healthy son - but to have a remarkable dog as well.

It was more like a summer day on Thursday than an early spring one. I decided that we should hit the dog park. Gizmo and I used to visit the park about 3 times a week. But with Ryan being born and the cold/snowy winter we haven't been there since October. Unfortunately, the paths at the park are dirt (or in this case, mud), a stroller is useless. Instead I put Ryan in the front carrier (look ma, no hands!), threw a jacket over the both of us and off we went. Ryan slept while Gizmo and I walked.

Another picture of me with Ryan in the front carrier. I just love the expression on his face.