Eating Cereal

Well Nate had his first taste of spoon fed cereal this evening! He wasn't sure exactly what to think at first, but then started to really like it. He was opening his mouth for the spoon and all! It was fun to take picutres of having all the cereal - ALL over his face and bib - images of orange, green and other colors come to mind. Baby food colors will be tested in a few months! We took video so Nate's grandparents can enjoy it all.

He also had his first bath in the bath tub today! Usually we sit his tub on the kitchen counter - but he's been outgrowing that. So today we put it in the tub - he liked having the water to kick around. It was enjoyable.

Nate also enjoyed his first thankgiving this year at Aunt Doris and Uncle Jonnies! He had a lot of fun with the family. He did give them a first at his crying - he was really tired. Yes - he is a really baby and cries sometimes.

Enjoy the weekend - its almost over. I had a long 5 day weekend and will have the same next weekend! TAking all my vacation (which I didn't realize I had) before I lose it.
Love,
Gail

Short Hello

Just a little HELLO to you all out there.
WE are doing well around here. Thanksgiving is coming - so we are all excited! Nate likes to visit his aunts and uncles! So that will be fun this year.

I found out late last week - I have 8 days of vacation left! They messed up and didn't give them to me or pay me for them for maternity leave. So - I'm going to take as much as I can - before I loose them. So I am taking Wednesday off and we are going to go visit Kathy and see the "grandma room" or "Loretta Room"! Can't wait. We gave her the painting of my mom - so that will be nice.

Then I am taking another 3 days off the week after! Talk about nice long weekends!

Better run - talk to you all later.
Love the Backus gang

Nate's 4 month check up

Well today was his 4 month check up with shots too! Lucky little guy - NOT. He was such a good boy in the waiting area, laughing and smiling and just talking up a storm. Then he got tired with the wait. So he was just fussy for the long visit - they were very behind today. But he survived and is now home and trying to fight taking a nap. He's so tired.

As of today - he weights 17 pounds 14 ounces, 24 3/4 inches long! Not bad! The doctor thinks this long cold is actually allergies to something. We are going to try switching formulas AGAIN. He recommended a soy formula - before that has problems, but we'll try it. WE are just hoping its not allergies to our cat Fudd. We're praying its something else and will just elimiate it out of Nate's little life.

We'll keep you all posted.
Love,
Gail

Santa

Nate met Santa today! We met my friend Sarah and her little boy Tommy at the mall - and Santa just happened to be there - this early! So we took picture of the boys each with Santa and then together. I'll have to try and post them in the next week or so. Nate didn't know what to think of that guy in red with the white hair. It was cute.

Work - well its still there - but not for much longer. I'm irked at a recruiter - early in the week he told me I had "the job" and clearly I didn't get it. So I'm not too happy. But that's ok. Its possible now the one company may keep me - not sure if I want it or not. And my old company said I can come back - they have work I can do now - so who knows. Nothing sounds great. I have another interview later in the week - wish me well.

Lots of love to all
Gail (Craig, Nate andFudd)

Sleeping Good

Well some happy news from me! the last two nights - Nate has "slept' through the night! He woke up briefly a few times, but a pacifier and some music put him right back to sleep! the first night - I had actually went to make a bottle a few times and came back to feed him and he was back to a sound sleep! So that is good! I'm excited. Now we just need to get it so he's not waking up at all! But I'll take what we can get.

He's been very fun lately -he loves sitting up and loves the walker or exersize activity centeres. his Great grandma noted she'd get that for him as a christmas gift. he loves the ones at daycare. He can spin himself all around and loves it so much! He's a cute.

He's starting to flirt and play shy with people when smiling at them. Its adorable. This has been a long week - I was gone a few nights and then came home and Craig was gone - he just landed and is home again!

work - still unknown. they finally announces one plant is selling and another is closing. they still don't have a done deal on things that may allow me to stay on board with a new company! But they are hinting at lay offs in the coming weeks! yeha - I already know I'm on that short list. But I've had some calls the last few days for my resume - so hopefully something will pan out soon.