Missing Mama

Emily's been out of town for work for a few days this week, and Simon is very noticeably missing her - especially when he first wakes up and at bedtime. When I take him out of his crib in the morning he's happy to see me but soon he starts looking around for Mama since usually if she's not the one to greet him in the morning then she's not far behind me. After more time has goes by and she still hasn't shown up, he gets more frantic and starts signing "milk" (which is also his way of saying "nursing" and "snuggle with Mommy") over and over.  Normally he's very content to play by himself for a while, but after a full day/night of her being gone he starts being more and more needy/clingy/fragile.  And finally today he wasn't his typical cheerful self... not necessarily crying or cranky, but just very serious.

He gets lots of love from everyone, but there's no substitute for Mama

He hasn't been upset the whole time she's been gone - overall, we've had a fun couple days with just us boys.  But we're both looking forward to having Mama back tomorrow morning.

More sleepy serious Simon after the jump...

Picture of the Day: 5/31/12

Bath time, yay!

Put it Away

Simon puts his toys away now!

Picture of the Day: 5/30/12

Cottage cheese incoming.

Cottage cheese eaten.

Picture of the Day: 5/28/12

Memorial Day get together in the back yard. Play in the sprinkler and trying on Joseph's hat!

More after jump...

Picture of the Day: 5/27/12

I made coconut and pineapple homemade popsicles. Perfect in the 90 degree weather! Cool sprinkler and a fun bucket and the world is perfect. Note how many of these pictures he's standing... all of them! He's started taking one step without holding on to anything and then falling. So close to walking!

More pictures after jump.

Eating a Banana

Such a big boy!