High Flight: Gratuitous update (Christie)

OK, folks, I know you've been clamoring for more. So here it is.

For you out-of-towners -- the snow is gone, and tomorrow it's supposed to be about 80. Go figure.

Ben has learned to sit up on his own, and is all but crawling. He can get from one place to another, but I can't exactly put a word on what it is he's doing. ;)

Morgan has been on spring break this week and has been driving me NUTS. Bless her heart, she's used to being entertained all day, I guess. I haven't been able to get her to get dressed or go out much, just to the park one day. (Ben had his first laid-out-on-a-blankie-in-the-sun experience that day, and he seemed to dig it.) I think earlier in the week she just wasn't feeling really good -- maybe the pollen that's blooming -- which was making her whiny. (I want you to PLAAAAAAAAYYY with me! I'm HUUUUUUNGRY! I don't WAAAAAAAAANT to get dressed!)

By the end of the week she was happier, though, and playing with Ben quite a bit. They really do play well together. I hope it lasts! And yes, I have been playing with her, she was just demanding a bit more than usual and possible with a little baby in the house!

Friday my mom offered for her to spend the night, and I jumped on it. She spent most of today there, then tonight we went to Joe's sister's house where she's spending tonight, with her three little cousins. I usually wouldn't let her skip church, but it was one of those rare extended family events that she'll probably remember forever.

Next weekend, Joe and I are going on a business trip, to a conference in Louisville. I haven't been away from Ben since he was born, so this will be a challenge! Kristen P. will be taking care of him, and she ADORES him, so I'm not worried at all...just anticipating the attachment disorder on MY end! But I am looking forward to it...the speakers will include John Maxwell and Chris Gardner (the guy that The Pursuit of Happyness is about). If you haven't seen that movie, DO IT but be sure you have some tissues! It takes a long time to get to the happy part!!!

I guess that's enough for now...I'll save the updates about Ben's new smile, talking, etc. and Morgan shooting up like a weed for another time. But I have to add new photos! Enjoy!

Ben and Daddy playing yesterday