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A Week In The Life: Day 4 (A First)




Our day started out way too early. The little one thought it would be cute to wake up at 3 AM and whimper his way out of his crib and into our bed.  His strategy worked...kindof. Unfortunately for T, he  has no bed manners yet. He kicks. He slaps. He flails. T is the ultimate bed hog. How can one little person take up so much room?

We kicked his little butt out of the bed and sent him back to his crib at around 3:25 AM.

The rest of the day passed without drama and that was alright with me. I had enough of dead rabbits, vomit and the dark, mysterious world known as the Department of Social Services.

Juan, T and I took a walk around our hood around 7. We bumped into a friend who happened to be pulling along a red, never-undecorated-from-July-4th wagon.  We of course seized the wagon and the opportunity for yet another camera moment.  This was T's first time (we think) riding in a red wagon or, in fact, any wagon.

Day 5 cometh.

-- D


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Comments

 

Gracie5 said:

What a cute picture!  Love your blog.  I've been checking it every day, first thing in the morning, for updates.

April 25, 2008 4:49 AM
 

MidLifeMama said:

I think EVERYONE should get to ride in a wagon festooned with sparkley garland! Welcome to babbledom - I have enjoyed getting to know you guys. M.

April 25, 2008 9:36 AM
 

EG said:

He looks so pleased with himself!  So cute.

April 26, 2008 2:49 PM
 

TheFosters said:

Gracie5, I'm glad you are enjoying the blog.

MidLifeMama, I agree. Now we have to buy a wagon. I don't want one of those plastic things though.

EG...yep, too cute sometimes.

April 29, 2008 4:24 PM
 

TheFosters said:

The red wagon was borrowed.  It belongs to the 5 year old daughter of one of our neighbors and good friends.  They decorated it for the 4th of July community parade that happens every year in our neighborhood.  We have been to the parade every year and usually bring one of our dogs because we participate in the doggie contingent.  It’s a great opportunity to be around the people in our community and to see all of the kids.  It is really a parade that everyone participates in.  I expect this year we will build some huge red, white and blue float for the Little Man to ride on complete with streamers, sparklers and balloons.

April 29, 2008 10:37 PM

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Meet the Fosters

Juan and Darrow in Baltimore

Juan, an analyst, and Darrow, an IT manager- turned-social worker, are a Maryland couple working to adopt a child through the foster care system. An amazing baby boy was placed with them in the fall of 2007. Follow their quest to become his parents here, and catch the first part of their story on Darrow and Juan's personal blog, The Daddy Diaries.

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