Sleep Update

I believe it was a month ago tonight that Reid had his famed 8-hour sleep stretch, so I realized I should provide an update lest anyone be under the impression that that my boy has been "sleeping through the night" since then. No, that was a one-time thing. I've tried to figure out what special thing I might have done that made the difference that night, but I think it was just an aberration. He was sleeping a good 5-6 hour stretch starting at 9 pm most nights for a while, and that was pretty good, but that trend seems to have ended. We've regressed back to 2-3 hour stretches for the past several nights. Don't know why.

Tonight he's thrown me for a loop again. He usually doesn't go down for the night until 8:30 - 9:00 pm, but tonight he surprised me by falling asleep at 7:20... and so far he's been asleep for almost 2 hours. So is he down for the night, or will he wake up at 10 pm bright-eyed and ready to play? Just another wild and crazy Saturday night for the Hamiltons...

Ike

We survived Ike! Thanks to all who have inquired as to our safety and that of our home.

Ted and I were actually in L.A. for the weekend for his sister Lisa's wedding, while Reid and Harvey hung out with Nana and Grumps in Dallas. The turtles stayed behind to weather the storm and hold down the fort. They did a great job, all things considered. Our yard was pretty trashed but our home is fine other than the food in the refrigerator/freezer and a little water damage to the hardwoods in front of the refrigerator. We feel very lucky. Here is Harvey, surveying his hurricane-ravaged domain upon our return home:

The trip to Dallas was Reid's first road trip! He wasn't sure what to think about that. He had a couple of crying fits along the way (one that about had me in tears as well), but overall he was a trooper. I probably would cry too if you strapped me down in a cramped rear-facing carseat where I couldn't even see out the window and drove for hours. But as they say, safety first! Here he is at a stop in New Waverly, Texas, feeling cautiously optimistic after a much needed diaper change and a meal (note the full belly):

The trip was worth it as he had a great time with Nana and Grumps, and they with him:

Ted and I returned to Dallas and stayed there for a few days until we got word of the return of power to our home. We are very fortunate that we got power back within a few days after the storm. Many are still without it around the city. Walking around the neighborhood has been sort of surreal. There are fallen trees and power lines everywhere. Here are some pictures I took around our 'hood:

We hope no children were playing on this playground at the time of the hurricane...

We're very glad to be back home, safe and sound, and hope that those remaining powerless in Houston will see it restored and be back to normal soon.

That's How He Rolls

Reid surprised us by rolling over from his tummy to back on Friday. Guess all that tummy time is paying off. Mommy, Daddy, and Harvey were all present for the big event. So far, he's only rolled to his left side. Despite this minor shortcoming, we are very, very proud. See exciting video of an encore performance here:

Obviously he wasn't quite as excited about it as we were.

Boob Man

Milk. It does a body good.

Yummy.