Road trip...

So, I must say I am so thankful! Ian is a great little road trip companion!

This comes after worrying that he set an established pattern of crying constantly in the car...which happened every single trip home from church for a while there. (And one of these days I will truly learn to stop worrying about such trivial things and trust in God to provide, because He always does!)

Of course, it takes a lot longer to get places with little tyke in the car...more frequent stops are necessary...but that is to be expected. It might go even faster with another adult companion in the future. God is good though and gave us good travel weather, phone buddies, and even a spot or two of patience!

Here's how the long road trip goes...he'll play for a long while in his car seat with various toys. Occasionally, I'll hand another toy to him from the "bag of tricks" I keep on the front seat with me. He babbles, shakes the toy, and has a grand old time...until he falls asleep.

Nap time in the car lasts a LONG time. I know the steady hum of the car, and even the gentle bumping of the road lends itself well to soothing him into a deep sleep. (The car stopping alone will often wake him up).

When he wakes up, he'll play for a short time with his toys again...and then starts getting fussy. Usually singing to him and again offering new toys buys a little more driving time.

Then, it's pullover and change, feed, and play for a little while! Ian likes to stand on my lap and grab at the steering wheel...and also lean over and try to grab everything else in the car! He's very curious about things!

So, after this little break in the driving, it's back into the car we go! I'm proud of him for overcoming his distaste of the car seat so quickly. He might fuss a little bit, but does generally reserve crying for the more serious needs (hunger) when they arise! :)

I've noticed when he's fussy and could stand to take another nap, putting on the "Safe Thus Far" CD (a choral practice CD I listened to quite often!) will quiet him down immediately! He definitely has an ear for music...go figure!

Well, there's another road trip coming up next week. Please pray for us as we prepare for the long drive, and then head south!

:)

Miscellaneous fun stuff!

*He is constantly losing his left shoe, or left sock! He rubs his feet together when he's kicking, and off it goes! :)



*The kitty cat puts up with Ian's prodding and pulling - and Ian laughs and giggles away while he tries to pet her, it's adorable! (I am still trying to get these precious moments on film!)

*Bedtime is a complete burst of crazy baby syndrome...babbling, kicking, trying to crawl...wide-eyed and hyper, he burns off that excess energy right before bed! It's SO CUTE!



*New noises have emerged! It almost sounds like a little screech or scream at times...and he is so proud of himself for the newfound ability.

*He is sitting up by himself at bathtime...and LOVES to chase after the toys floating in the water, or splash simply for the sensation of it. One of the most amusing parts of all is his complete lack of interest in mommy at this time...it's all about the water and the toys! :)

The little right hand...

...likes to thump the ground...

Ian has a little habit of sorts...when he's lying on his back, he almost always puts his hands up behind his head at some point, and thumps the ground with the back of his hand over and over. It almost looks like he's patting the ground, trying to feel what's behind him...make sure it's solid.

Babies do the silliest little things...and even those silly little things are just TOO adorably cute! :)