I don't know why I keep harping on this topic. It's not like he's going off to college in a month. He's just starting to pull himself up to standing.
Maybe I should talk about that. Maybe because it's so darn cute!!! He has figured out how to crawl to me, grab my shirt and pull himself up from there. And if we're sitting near the ottoman, he will make his way over on his knees and stand up from there. If that doesn't send my heart soaring, then the huge smile of triumph that covers his face definitely does.
The huge highlight of my week was hearing Ian giggle. His first real giggle, not the sqealey, almost hyperventilating sound that has up until now been his nap. It was such a beautiful sound. It actually brought Jay and I to tears.
Today was kind of traumatic for my poor Munchkin. I had to take him to the lab to get his 12-month bloodwork. I have no complaints about the phlebotomist; she was great with him. It just really sucked that the best time to bring him in happened to coincide with his morning naptime. That was the first strike against him. Then I had to hold him still - something he really does not like. Strike two. And then there was the search for a vein with the needle. Strike three.
Eventually, we got through it, a vein was found, and we were able to go on with our day. It was the longest 3o minutes of my life. Nothing hurts more than listening to your child cry and know there is nothing in that moment you can do to ease his suffering. I pray that I don't have to do anything like that for a very long time.
On an up note, I got a picture of Ian and Chelsea kissing. It is so adorable! It will be interesting to see what things will be like for these two as the years go on. Lord knows they will not live this photo down.
TRAINING UPDATE
Very slow progress. I only went to the gym once last week. Went today, did 30 minutes on the elliptical. Felt good, but I know that it's nothing like actually running. The weather is supposed to be good for the rest of the week, so my goal is to do my 25 minutes on the road twice. Little over a month left, so I have to really step things up so I don't look too ridiculous out there.
