Started with a big happy bday call to THE JIMBO where Max definitely cood into the phone at his Grandpa. Since it was his bday, I actually paused when Dad asked, "So, it's just you and me on the phone - who do you like better - me or mom?" before promptly responding "Mom", as always. But you're nearing the 1,000 mark Dad- you'll hear your name soon enough!!
That night, we had a VERY important visit from aunt Tina. Tina came for the weekend to meet Mr. Max and accompany us to Nelly's wedding in Naples (congrats Mr. and Mrs. Shotwell!). Needless to say, Max looooved his aunt Tina and she was an UNBELIEVABLE babysitter - way more equipped than I am. She gave us our first night out since Max was born and we really needed it (though I'm still recovering, and I only had two glasses of wine (wasted) and stayed out until midnight)...Tina, we THANK YOU so much and owe you big time! Four of us in a small hotel room with a six week old baby - that's a night we'll always remember! Check out the three Manuel twins:
Max also had a super important meeting with the WG's (the Westport Girls). Note to other parents - taking a baby to a hot "tavern" after a two hour drive with a dirty diaper and an empty stomach isn't the ideal timing for meeting new people (cut to me locking myself in the handicapped stall and feeding Max - thanks for hanging with me Brooke). Unfortunately, I am the dope who forgot to take a picture with everyone, but all the girls showered him with love. In fact, he came home smelling like seven different perfumes- what a gigolo. I did get one cute shot of Max, me and Sue - but both girls wanted to be cropped out. I cropped myself out because:
a) I don't want people getting mad at how amazing I look and how much I've worked out, like they did to poor Heidi Klum, you'll just have to wait and see me in the Vicky Secret fashion show.
b) I forgot to get dressed after feeding Max and allowed Charlie to take a photo...oops.
I cropped out Sue because:
A) she had a less than restful night and didn't feel her best
B) she told me to and im scared of her
So, here is My little chubster w/Sue's hands and my knee...
Upon our return to South Beach, Max was greeted by Grandma (Gma) and Aunt Phoebs. We have all realized Max is a total party animal - bring him out in public and around lots of noise and people, and he couldn't be happier. He slept right through two dinners out.
In fact, last night I fed him at 5:30, he fell asleep around 6, we all went to dinner, came back with him still asleep and I went to bed hoping for an hour of sleep before his next feeding. Well, I woke up at 2:30 a.m. in a total panic, "Charlie did you feed him a bottle?!?", "No!! Is he asleep??"....yup! NINE hours between meals and I even had to wake him up. Hmmm, maybe that's why he was so cranky yesterday afternoon - full day with no naps, he was just a bit tired. Note to self - babies need naps longer than 20 minutes cuddled in your arms...that doesn't count.
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