Sebass fishin' in Connecticut

So, Matt came up with the title...  And his statement was "fishin'... there's no 'g' in 'fishin.'"  Right... that is why he doesn't contribute to the blog.

Movingrightalong...  That actually probably explains a lot about how the past month went.  It has been a long, long month.  Between Matt's being gone on interviews, his long, late nights at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and our long, sleepless nights with Sebastian, it has been a rough month.  Forunately, a good deal of the torture came to an end on Friday.  Matt finished his rotation and I passed my Women's Health Nurse Practitioner examination.  Phew!  What a relief.

Sebastian has completed a few interesting tasks himself.  He is coming closer and closer to sitting unsupported.  He actually went a 2-3 minute stretch sitting without falling over today because he was distracted.  He also had his first opportunity to "eat" solid food tonight.  He seemed to like the oatmeal but I think he ended up wearing most of it. 

Yet again, Sebastian, was quite the social butterfly this weekend.  We drove down to Connecticut (thus the title of this posting) to visit with Sebastian's great-grandparents over the weekend.  On the way, we stopped to have a late lunch with Ali, Joe and Meredith Robertson.  Sebastian hasn't been the best in the car lately but he managed to make the trip with only a few tears.

I am posting a ton of pictures from the past week...  Enjoy!

Mr. Smiley is at it again

Tummy time is fun

Blending in with his camo

The boys playing together

Sebastian grabbing Fred's ear

Fred is now done with Sebastian

Sebastian and Joe

Matt with Meredith

Joe and Matt swap babies

Mommies and babies

Sebastian with great-grandpa

Sitting up with a watchful eye

The balancing act

With Cousin Roxi

Roxi, Sebasitian and Great-Bubie

Sebastian meets great-great Aunt Alberta and Uncle Lester

Sebs with Bubie Waltman

Preparing for oatmeal

Oatmeal face

Not so sure about the spoon

Open up!!

Lazy Monday

There is not a lot to report on our end.  I have been sick lately, an illness passed down from Matt.  Hopefully, Sebastian will not be the next receipent of the crud.  He hasn't been sick yet so I am hoping, hoping he can make it through this long, cold New England winter without getting a nasty bug.  I have heard that getting sick in the first 6 months actually helps little guys in terms of allergies and immunity in the long-run but I don't think I would be able to take it.  I hate to see him upset!

We will be introducing cereal at 5 months which is very exciting (at least for me... Sebastian doesn't know it's coming, obviously).  I can't wait to see how he reacts to all of the new textures and flavors of solid foods!  I have also heard that our laundry is about to increase exponentially.  We will be sure to get great pictures of him spitting out his food soon enough. 

Just a few pictures of the little guy over the past few days...

More hugs by Mom

A brief look at the camera

Loving his new toy

Story time with Daddy

Mom is distracting with the camera

Back to business

"Please be my friend, Fred."

"Look!  I am almost crawling to him!"

"Here kitty, kitty..."

"Hurmff..."

"Seriously, come here, kitty..."

"Please..."

"My plan isn't working..."

"Fine... I will just stay here then."

"But some day, I will chase you down!"