Catching Up

I can't believe I slacked off on this for almost a MONTH!! AHH! I really don't want this to turn into something that I do every now and then, because then I won't do it! I like writing about little things in my life. It's relaxing. But, no guilt. We have been REALLY BUSY.

The start of June, we went to see Dave Matthews Band in Hartford, CT. I can't believe that was almost a month ago. It felt like forever to happen because I was so excited. For any of you that know me at all, knows that I am border-line obsessed. They are such an amazing band. Anyway, the concerts were great.

Jed stayed with his grandparents for 11 days because after we went to CT, we drove my brother Ian's car to him in Arizona! Well, we tried to at least. The transmission quit 60 mi outside Amarillo, TX, the home of the Free* 72 oz. steak! (* Free if you finish the entire thing PLUS all the sides) It is also the Quarter Horse Capitol of the US. We didn't really plan on learning all this info, but the car was left at a great mechanic and we rented a tiny little Hyundi and we were on our way. The beer made it from VT but the car did not. Ian had to fly to TX a week later and pick it up.

After coming home from Arizona paradise, we got back in the groove and then our little boy TURNED 1!! June 20th, Jed Maxwell was no longer 0. We had a great party at a park in Rye that we split with my two cousins Graduation Party. It was a great time and Jed had a blast. Even though he napped for the first 2 hours or so.

So we are pretty much caught up. Jed starts his baby swim class next week (eek!!) which I am really excited for. More interesting posts to come!

Leavin' on a Road Trip...for 11 days.

Next Friday, Matt and I are going up to Hartford for two Dave Matthews Band concerts and then we are going for a road trip out to Arizona the day after we get back. My brother recently moved out there and needs his car so Matt and I offered to drive it out to him and fly back.

At first the plan was to take the Jedo. We thought it would be fun. We knew it would take a little longer and be a little more challenging but we were up to it. Just wondering, I asked my Ma if she would be interested in having him for the whole week. She is already watching him for the weekend so I thought it would work out for him to stay with her. Matt and I are desperate for some "us" time. All you parents out there know how hard it is to get even a measly day for just the two of you, let alone a week! So Super Grammy said yes, it actually worked out really well, and all the plans were set. We're going on a roadtrip!

This does mean one thing though. Mama is going to be away from her baby for about 11 days. This is unheard of in the New Mother Handbook. I am a little nervous about how I am going to react to this. I want to say that I am going to miss him a normal amount, like a Mama should, but I am also scared that I am going to REALLY miss him a crazy amount. I am scared he might take his first steps away from me. I am scared he might have a big change and I will miss it. I am scared he'll forget about me even though that's nuts! I know all of this is very unlikely, but as it gets close it gets more real.

I am going to be away from my baby boy for 11 days. 11 DAYS! AH!!