Out of the house

I took advantage of having my mother-in-law in town and went into work for a few hours in the afternoon yesterday. It was my friend Kamran's birthday and a bunch of us headed to Lucky Strike for some bowling and drinks. It was good to see my work crew and I only annoyed them with baby stories and photos for an hour or so. :-) Posted some more pics to the gallery (see the link on right) ==>

Lucy Got a Feeling

Sarah is Afraid of the Jinx

Lucy slept through the night last evening thanks to some playtime with Nana. Sarah does not want to acknowledge it for fear of ruining our lucky streak.  I'm a risk taker so "what the cuss".  *Note: We've been trying to curb our sailor mouths by replacing our curse words with "cuss" ala Fantastic Mr. Fox. (e.g. This cussing diaper is quite the clustercuss.)

Then again, I may have already jinxed myself.  Lucy has learned to always keep a second torpedo in reserve when I change her.  And just when I think I got the problem licked with a new changing system she introduces a pee or a puke (or both) to the mix and fires all weapon systems.  That crazy little cuss. :)

I AM the paterfamilias!

In response to Sarah: Lucy certainly does seem to conjure up the perfect storm of bodily functions when I change her, but I guess that's a small price to pay to be the Pater Familias!  I'm bonafide!

We took her to the doc today.  She's up 2oz to 6lbs 5oz.  All is well health wise.  As I write this she's asleep in a baby bjorn around my chest.  Mom is also taking a nap.  To the OIG work crew... thanks for the pink snowsuit.  We're gonna get our money's worth out of it.  ;)

Non-Parents Please Avert Your Eyes. This is a Post About Poop.

So, an excerpt from last night in the O'Grady house:
(fade in after feeding is complete)
Sarah: I think she needs to be changed. You want to do it?
John: I'm all comfortable in bed. You do it.
Sarah: So, helpful Johnny is gone on day 4? OK I've got it. Some paterfamilias you are!
John: Oh, I'll do it.
(John takes Lucy to the nursery to change her.)
John: I NEED SOME HELP HERE!
(Sarah joins him)
John: I had her all cleaned up and she pooped all over everything. I don't think I can handle this. I wasn't supposed to be here today!
(We work together to clean everything up and move back to the bedroom)
John: I can't believe she hasn't done that to you! You are the second responder! I'm on the front line, taking out the Germans, elbowing through the mud and gore and you come in to clean up when it is over. I'm Jimmy Darmody and you're Nucky Thompson on your throne. Don't you ever tell me I'm not the paterfamilias!
Sarah: Do you realize you just mixed metaphors from common culture, tv, and movies in that little rant?
(Both dissolve into laughter. End scene.)

A Very Lucy Christmas

Merry Christmas!

More new pics in the gallery.