Belly laughs! Oh man, I miss that age sometimes.

Aw, yeah, she giggles all the time now -- it's pretty much the best thing ever.

You know, in the first few weeks and even months, people would say things to me like "The time goes so quickly!" and "Enjoy every minute!" and "I loved that age!" and I would think Are you out of your mind? It was just such a grind, even with some baby smiles to sweeten the deal. But somewhere around three months, I started to realize that, yeah, there actually are a lot of things I'll miss about this age. She gets more fun every day.

When Jake was about ten months old, I kept thinking I wanted to have another baby right away. I didn't, really -- I just wanted the not-crawling infant who slept in my arms back for a day or two.

And come hang out with me and meet Rose, right??

I was talking to the SO about this..I kinda think I might be able to make it happen. It'll depend on the dog, but we'll probably have him kenneled at that point anyway. I am not yet sure on the dates, but the SO has a hunting trip planned (probably before?) so if I don't have the dog, I think I could totally come down early and hang with you!

We'll have to see how it looks closer to the date. The band is playing here this Thursday, so I expect to be able to firm up the dates then.

Wahoo! That would be so fantastic. This is around Thanksgiving, right? We'll be home (for once!) and so far have nothing much going on. Keep me posted!

When Jake was about ten months old, I kept thinking I wanted to have another baby right away. I didn't, really -- I just wanted the not-crawling infant who slept in my arms back for a day or two.

Yeah, I get that. I am totally going to miss her sleeping in my arms. I love that part like crazy.

It was when he was just a month or two old, and I could lie down on the couch and put him on my chest and stroke his back until we both fell asleep. Very peaceful.

But they're more fun when they get bigger! Really!

until the slamming doors phase.

Yup, probably before Thanksgiving.

until the slamming doors phase

With Jake that started at about five, so ... But Ben and Sara are still very mellow!

Heh. I'm a little worried that Rose may be prone to tantrums, or to holding her breath in anger until she passes out, to judge by some of her more severe freakouts. Only time will tell.

Yup, probably before Thanksgiving.

Awesome. We'll be here!

And Scrappy, much ~ma for your mama!