October In Review

Well, we've survived another month. Bryan and I are still sane and Hayden still breathes, so we count it successful. October was a whirlwind. The girl continues to grow and change so quickly, which makes the time seem to fly even faster!

Some October highlights...

1. Rice Cereal

The doctor told us that rice cereal might help with the reflux, so we were willing to give it a try a month or so earlier than anticipated. After Bryan picked us up a box at the Kroger (and I had cleared up his misconception that baby rice cereal isn't just soggy Rice Krispies) we dove right in. (Seriously, he was going to feed her Rice Krispies!)

Hayden was willing, though not overly pumped about the new experience...I think her reluctance was more about being strapped into the highchair than swallowing sludge. Apparently she isn't a big fan of restrictions. I'm sure that won't cause any problems in the future.

Bryan, of course, took a turn wielding the spoon. Not only was he a wonderful "feeder, " but he was also the quality control regulator. Yes, he insisted on tasting Hayden's cereal for himself. I'm sure the breast milk added that extra something special. What a caring father.

2. Friends Visit

Alex spent an evening with us. We played soccer at the park, went out for pizza and of course caught up on all the exciting things he is doing in school. He turns 16 in November!!! I cannot believe how he has grown and become such a young man. He is an absolute sweety with Hayden and it warms my heart to see them interact. What a blessing he is to us! We look forward to spending some time with him every month.

Next, Hayden and I occasionally host a girl's get together and on this particular occasion Ms. Brooke brought Emily and Ms. Janet brought sweet Avery over to play with us. (At this age, play means they roll around in the same space while the adults try to get them to slobber on separate toys. Yummy). The kiddos don't seem to really care about each other, but I grasp at any excuse to have other adults over. Anytime I don't have to carry on a conversation with myself or pretend that Hayden's growls and squawks are understandable repartee, I count it a treat.

I realize that I've only touched on two highlights and haven't even gotten to sitting up or reverse trick-or-treating, so I guess you'll just have to check back later for another overly detailed account of our lives. (Quite the tease, huh?)