It's been a while since I posted. I'm still here....although in 2 days I leave for FLORIDA!!!! (excited much? )

I just haven't had much to contribute. I'm reading and trying to throw in the occasional emoticon, but I don't really have much to say.

Daegan is growing and continuing to amaze me every day. Just when I start to think he might be 'delayed' he surprises me with a new skill. He's pulling up and just starting to 'cruise.' He recognizes a few signs (mainly 'milk') and will get excited. He waved once and clapped once, but not appropriately so I think he's still just practicing those, but it's exciting nonetheless. Healthwise, he has iron-deficiency anemia. Not a big surprise since he's still pretty much exclusively breastfed and both my sis and I battled it throughout childhood. Other than that, he's totally normal, which is so reassuring to me. He seems small when he's next to other kids his age, but he's within the normal range on the charts. The sucky thing is he's starting to notice when I leave him at daycare and he fusses and occasionally cries. I know it's normal but it still breaks my heart (I know that's normal too ).

Work is going well. I'm establishing myself as an ortho/surgery gal which is what I enjoy. And I'm getting my own little stash of recurring clients...who ask for me! I like the current schedule. It's just long enough to fell productive and use my brain, but short enough that I don't feel like I'm neglecting my family.

Russ' work. Poo! I guess for the most part he's happier, but since he cares more about this stuff, he's also more stressed about doing ok. His M-F hours are longer but having most weekends off is a definite bonus. I just wish I could get a better gauge of how late he's going to be....ahh the trials of a medical spouse. We're working on a routine. It'll come. He has been a MUCH bigger help with Daegan though recently. He's even put the boy to sleep many times now. I'm impressed with the kind of dad he's become. I knew he had it in him!

He's also kicked up the thoughtfulness like twenty notches!! My birthday was Monday and he had a CARD! Lately he's been getting the presents ok, but skips the card....not this time! Though my present won't be here 'til after I leave Thursday, he ordered it a few weeks ago. I'm getting LUSH! After DCJenn's raves, I saw a store when we were in New Orleans...I tried the Honey I Washed The Kids soap.....mmmmm....heavenly! So he bought me a bunch of stuff. He doesn't remember all of it, but it doesn't matter what's in it. I'm sure it will all be great!

I also ordered another wrap. I'm not digging that blue one I was so excited about, so I'm going to sell it. My new one should get to my sis' house by the end of the week! I can't wait!! I also can't wait to see her! I miss my family and my ocean! It's going to be hectic trying to see everyone and to split Daegan's time with both grandmas....but I know it will be worth it. And I hope to have tons of pics of baby at the beach to share when we get back!!

If you have a sec on Thursday, wish us happy flying thoughts. I don't really like airplanes all that much and I've never done it with a baby before...and Russ isn't coming (obviously being a new R1 and all). I'm sure we'll manage....I'm just nervous.

I'll catch up when I get back! (August 5th - in case you wanted to know)