cal's five.7

I missed my deadline completely but here's last week's five:

1. Shaun and I celebrated our second secret anniversary Wednesday while Cal stayed with Nana and Grandpa. When we came to scoop him up, he was fast asleep in the magic high chair. My mom said he looked like a toddler, with his long body and large feet and hands. I still can’t believe he’s grown so much. Someone spiked my milk with miracle grow.

2. Cal and Shaun were social butterflies last weekend, hopping around to graduation parties, while I attended to myself and the house. Saturday I was home to catch my breath from the nanny hiring process rigmarole. I let my mind focus on cleaning and played the music on loud. It helped me get centered for the week ahead. Anyway, when the boys got back, Shaun had stories of Aunt Beth giving Cal sloppy kisses and of Cal ’s jovial mood, even as he was passed between hands. I’m so thankful that Cal is game for so many of our family’s adventures.

3. Yesterday my bus was 25 minutes late and I couldn’t get through to Shaun. My mom helpfully gave me a ride hope from the bus stop, but when we pulled up, Rosario ’s car was gone. My heart sank. Oh, Shaun had arrived home early! I raced into the house and found no one and again I could feel my stomach sting. Oh, they went to get the mail! Still, I couldn’t find them when I peered down the street. Finally, I found the Shaun and Cal in the backyard admiring our tomatoes on the brink of ripening. Although I guessed that they were fine, wherever they were, I could feel color returning to my face. I can’t help but let fear creep in a little when I can't find them; my boys are my world.

4. At our final Davis mommy group event ( Cal was an elder at 5 months, which is the max), Cal watched the babies in awe. He seemed to take particular interest in Kennedy, who’s just a few weeks behind him, and is a sweet little soul who loves her soothie. Well, Kennedy was fussing off and on, and Cal just stared at her. It’s funny, and definitely cute, how he’s kinda nosey now. He’s a curious boy. Then Cal fell asleep in my arms as I swayed back and forth. It took only four minutes, in the hubbub of activity – babies crying, lights on high, and moms chattering. Go figure.

5. Cal went to the gym the first time this week without me (apparently I was MIA the whole week) but with Nana. According to the feedback, he reacted very well to the new situation and even liked the entertainment the other kids provided. He surprises me everyday regarding how easily he adapts to new situations. Although I don't want to introduce him to too much, he really enjoys novelty and new people.