A Bump in the Road: August 2011

That is what last Thursday was. As soon as I started to pray our power stayed on when the storms rolled in, our lights flickered. They came on again, but in the middle of my sigh of relief the house again went dark and only to stay that way. Awesome. At least we don't have gates up for the dogs anymore. One time, in the not so distant past, as soon as our lights went out, Chris sprung into action. Like Captain Flashlight or something. He declared he would get us some light and ran at full speed straight into a dog gate. The gate was still standing, but Chris fell flat on his face over it with a big "Hurumph"! He just laid there. It was hilarious! I mean, those gates were always there, but I guess when it goes dark you lose your memory, too? I was anything but amused this time, though. Everything changes when you have a baby. Several survival/exit strategies were running through my mind. But Chris tried to reassure me that the lights would be back on soon and a "plan" was not necessary. I insisted he call and at least get a time estimate. When he returned and I inquired about what he had learned, Chris mumbled "6-12 hours". What? That's a long time as hot as it is with a baby! Chris still was of the opinion that this trial would not last long. I said that's fine, we can go to bed but I would stay awake and monitor Cohen as he slept and the rising temperature. It was miserable. Chris and Cohen slept fairly well, but I was wide awake. When Cohen woke up at 1 AM, he was pretty warm. We just kept thinking the lights and TV and everything would come on and freak us out at any time. So, by 3 or 4 AM, we decided to pack up and go to my parents' house. Soon after, Chris came back home to get ready for work only to find the power back on. Cohen and I stayed and slept for awhile, though. Talk about beyond exhausted after that! It's all relative, though.

I am a bit distracted as I type this because Cohen is rolling like crazy! He has become quite the pro. He is partial to his right side. He just sounds aggravated and upset when he is trying, which always upsets me, but I must let him work it out. He is also taking in an occasional child's program here and there. So is Chris! I think Chris is rather enjoying this second childhood thing. Cohen really gets to kicking, too. He'll be watching a show or listening to music and sitting in his chair and he will really get to going! He also has longer conversations with us. But I do believe his new favorite hobby is pulling my hair on both sides and not letting go. Another breakthrough occurred because Chris donned his swim trunks and joined Cohen in the bath tub and Cohen loved it! Dad holding him makes things less scary. Hurray for big boy baths!

Yesterday was Cohen's 4 month appointment with shots. He did so well, only crying for a short time before letting dad console him. Once again, I handled the whole ordeal worse than him. Cohen got a great report! The doctor said his head looks really good and that Cohen's tummy time must be going well. I guess all that intimidation and the threats worked on me! The reason Cohen is already in 6 month clothes was verified for us when we found out he is 26 inches long and in the 90th percentile for height! Cohen weighs 14 pounds, 11 ounces and is in the 50th percentile, so getting big!

We are looking forward to getting out more when the weather gets cooler. Right now, Cohen gets so warm if we are out at all and lugging all his stuff makes me sweat before we leave the garage! We are ready to welcome fall!

And now, just a few pics: