A Tender New Zealand Christmas - Seth's first!

Well, it is technically Seth's second Christmas in his existence.  He was only the size of a full stop in my tummy last year, but this is his first 'out of body' experience. :)

     William had to go to work, but luckily only till 3:30 pm.  And if Seth were older it would probably have been more of a big deal, but since Seth didn't even know today was a Wednesday, let alone the greatest day in Kid-dom, he was just missing daddy like he always does. :)

     While William was at work, Seth and I went with my in-laws to Nicola's sister's out in the country side.  It was a gorgeous day, and all the plants and beautiful scenery where breathtaking.  And the garden at that house, my gosh, how do they have time to keep it?  I'm so jealous!  I can't keep a window box from being overtaken, let alone a decent garden area!

     While we were there, I got to both show Seth off to his cousins meeting him for the first time, and also get a bit of a break from being his main pack horse.  It was a rather vain attempt though.  I am so used to constantly taking opportunities to clean, or even look after myself when I have a break from Seth, it was hard to actually relax.  I just sat stiff in a chair mentally repeating "Uh...what...now...?" *Eye-twitch*

     Seth got soooo many cute and very needed presents.  He loves his new Hairy McClary book from Grandad, and penguin Puppet from Nana, and also a great toy phone from his Uncle that lights up.  Better that than the bare lightbulbs the little stinker loves to stare at!

     After all that though, it was back home to watch a Spongebob Christmas special and a Christmas Story while cuddling William. Seth gloriously napped.  

It was a beautiful Christmas, and I loved it.

Tummy Troubles and Relaxing

It’s 11:40 pm on a Saturday night. I finally have some time to myself!
     4 1/2 month old Seth was stressed most of the day.  I’m guessing it was the peanut butter and banana sandwich I treated myself too yesterday that’s causing him some tummy troubles.  Seth’s got some food allergies we are still trying to work out, and I believe peanuts are one thing that are still affecting him.  Amazing how that stuff can still affect my milk!
     Even still, being with Seth today was so soothing.  I had a realized day of walking around the house with him, soothing and playing with him, showing him his hands, and he even had a fun game of rolling around.  I’d rest his tummy on my chest, let him roll and catch him in the crook of my arm.  He loved it!
     I found a great way to keep my sanity while walking too.  I’ve been watching educational ‘top 25’ list videos on youtube.  I don’t know how I got through life without knowing what penology means, or that Japan has invented the urine powered battery.  Yep, I am ahead of them Harvard students already, and didn’t even have to pay tuition.  They so jealous.
     When William got home from work at the airport, we bundled Seth up and took him to the mall for his first Christmas shopping trip.  I thought he’d sleep through it considering he didn’t nap much today, but he was quite awake, and actually quite happy through most of our epic adventures across Kmart.  Okay, well, maybe he cried a bit…a lot.  But that’s okay.  Daddy was there to run the isles with him in his stroller. Mum had the harder task of choosing Christmas gifts.  Trust me, William got the better deal.
     We did find the cutest rubber ducky bath toys that I’ll post tomorrow.  Seth is loving his baths and learned to splash with his feet, and only just tonight has begun to figure out how to splash with his hands.  Got himself in the face with an epic one, haha.
     On a humorous end note, today my sister’s sister in law left me a great message on Facebook.