Return

Welcome back readers. Forgive my longer than planned sabbatical. Holden has changed so much since the last update and I will try to cover it all.

Soon after Daddy left Aunt Sarah arrived from the West coast and when it was time to leave, Holden had to be pried from her grip, as she was captivated by her nephew. After both of Holden's beautiful aunts left Grandpa Perry came in to help out around the house. Holden quickly identified him as the morning conversationalist and avid walker who would introduce him to many neighbors and snowbirds. Speaking of walking, after more calls to B.O.B. Ironman stroller company, wheel returns and some engineering skills by Perry the stroller is now running true and Laila's right forearm that become a bulging sinewy muscle has gone back down to a normal size as she no longer has to compensate for the pull to the right.
Grandpa Perry and Daddy "tagged out" in the Atlanta airport as Perry headed back to California and Daddy returned to Holden and Mommy. Grandma Charlotte returned soon after Daddy and we are all one big happy "village" again. For those of you wondering, this is Laila's family's first grandchild and our door in Key West has been revolving with cheerful visitors happy to help and hold the young man. I am resisting making any in-law jokes as of now but don't push me....

Grandpa Perry reading to Holden

But I digress, the real reason everyone's here, Holden. I tried to keep up with Holden on Face time during my travels but my WiFi connection was never that great. Almost as if it was planned he began really learning to cry the day Daddy left. A "Waa-Waaaa-Waaa" that almost sounds forced on his part and then the tears come. The crying in my opinion usually indicates a disapproval with the status quo and the recommendation that the scene around him change for the better, immediately. If that sounds vague it's because sometimes I have no $^#&ing idea why he cries.

Absolutely loves baths

Man, can this kid talk. Well its not exactly talking but he crows coos and belts out a cacophony of vowels. He is encouraged by the listener mimicking him and enjoys the conversation. He is also in a routine of baths every night and has developed surprisingly coordinated abilities in his legs. Holden has not rolled over yet although Daddy tries daily.  However, guess what he can do! He..slept...for...5 hours last night! Daddy has been waking up early all week so only gets to see Holden in the evenings. So today Daddy woke up Holden just a bit earlier than he should have to play with him. This went well at first but has made for a mid-morning grump that had to be handed off to Mommy so Daddy could write the blog. I know, I'm bad.

Mommy and Daddy have been able to go on a couple of date nights this last week thanks to Grandma Charlotte and have really enjoyed it. Hope to keep this going so tell your friends were back online. Take care!