Dooleys Gone Child: Spring has sprung

The weather has FINALLY turned in Boston. While we don't begin to believe it will stay this way, it sure has been nice to reunite with the sun. Sebastian has enjoyed being outdoors this week! He made his first trip to the park on Friday with his new friend, Auden (see pictures below). Auden loved the swings but Sebastian didn't seem to feel the same way. I put Sebs into a toddler swing and gave him a baby push. He gave me a look that was a mixture of confusion and distrust. I decided I would put him on my lap to see if he was more comfortable on a swing while on my lap. While on the swing, I noticed that I started to feel nauseated. Perhaps he has inherited my tendency toward motion sickness.

Yesterday, we went for a walk around Davis square and Sebastian visited another park in our neighborhood. Most of the toys in the playground were for bigger kids but Sebastian seemed to enjoy sitting in the sandbox. He felt the sand between his fingers and thought about eating it but we discouraged this behavior. And today, Sebastian made his first trip to a diner! All of the townie waitresses thought Sebastian was adorable as he ate Matt's paper placemat.

Unfortauntely, both Daddy and Sebastian have been feeling a little sick lately. Sebastian's nose is running like a faucet and he is struggling to breathe through his little snorty nostrils. Poor guy. Fortunately, aside from being sleepy and less active, he doesn't seem too bothered by his illness. Matt, on the other hand, has a smoker's cough and feels crappy. I am hoping I can avoid joining the sick parade.

Matt has only two weeks left of medical school! We can't wait until he has more free time and a much desired break. I am looking for jobs and trying to learn more about childcare options in the area. I am frustrated on both counts thus far. No one wants to hire a new nurse practitioner so I am having a hard time. There is only so much I can do in terms of networking because I just hate it but I am trying everything. Let's hope something pans out soon! But then again, I know I am going to be very sad to leave Sebastian. The next few months should be interesting for our little family.

We have taken some fun pictures of Sebastian. I think he is looking much more mature now. It is hard to believe that this is the same baby we brought home last September!