Who traded babies with me?!

Seriously, I feel like I came home from BlogHer to a new baby! Or as Steve says, “he’s getting past the baby cute stage… he’s like an adult now.” Haha. I don’t know about that cute part, because he’s still pretty freaking adorable to me!

I missed Ryan so much while I was gone, I could hardly wait to get back and squeeeeeze him! I was expecting a baby that had missed me just as much and imagined a day full of cuddles and naps. Wow, I was WRONG. He was terrible… like the worst ever. I think he was making me pay for leaving him?! He screamed and screamed and he would not sleep. I felt terrible because I was gone for 4 days and I had already had it – like, get me out of here!! (again!)

The next day was a whole new day. And a whole new baby. Maybe it’s because I was gone for 4 days. Maybe it’s a coincidence and it’s his age, his personality. MAYBE it’s because I didn’t return to work (because I start my new job next week) so I’ve been home all day, every day with him! He hasn’t had a bottle in over a week AND I’m way less stressed and don’t get as frustrated – even my mom noticed a change in me. ANY way you want to view it… I love it!

All of that made me nervous about going back to work next week… new job, new stresses… but my hours out of the house are less – by like half! So I think that will help a lot – much of the work I can do from home (preparing lectures, grading papers).

But Ryan is all smiles, he plays on the floor by himself for what seems like FOREVER and if I get down there and play with him, he’s all giggles. It’s just so adorable.

He mimics when I chew (trying to teach him to eat — baby led weaning style), can pull himself up to stand, “talks” all the time – he’s had mamama down for awhile, but I swear I’m now hearing dadada and kitty! Maybe it’s all in my head though

Still no interest in food… we’ve tried banana, carrot, avocado, and cheerios. Twitter friends reassured me that he doesn’t need rice cereal or anything else – if he was hungry and interested, he’d EAT! We offer it to him almost every day now. He’s just a boob man, what can I say.

We had his first bday party theme narrowed down to 4 (I know, we plan ahead, lol) – safari animals, trains, monsters or dinosaurs. Steve made the final vote and I love it – MONSTERS! Because he is a monster. A stinky monster, a whiny monster, a mobile monster, a biting monster… mama’s lil monster

Crime Report

The Washington Post February 5, 2004 The following were among crime reports recently received by the Howard County Police Department. For more information call 410 – 313– 2236.

REWARDS FOR INFORMATION Metro Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit organization, will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection with these and any other felonies. Call the 24-hour hotline at 410 – 276-8888. Callers may remain anonymous.

BROKENLAND AND LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAYS, 5 p.m. Jan. 25. Approximately six males accosted two juvenile male pedestrians, who were then robbed of cash.

STEVENS FOREST RD., 5800 block, 1:53 p.m. Jan. 24. Two males knocked on an apartment door and were let inside the residence. One of them pulled out a black-handled silver handgun with a scope and laser-sighting mechanism. The two then took cash, a cell phone and clothing.

WEST RUNNING BROOK ROAD BIKE PATH, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Two males accosted a boy on a path around Wilde Lake. The two struck the boy in the back of his head, punched him in the face and forced him to the ground. The assailants searched the boy’s pockets and took cash.

COLUMBIA 100 PKWY., 8800 block, 9:03 a.m. Jan. 22. An exterior door of a building was damaged. Nothing was reported stolen.

DOBBIN RD., 6400 block, 9:55 p.m. Jan. 23. A safe was stolen from an office at a business entered through an unlocked window.

SEWELLS ORCHARD DR., 6700 block, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 23. A kitchen rear window at a residence was smashed with a rock. Nothing was reported stolen. this web site 2002 honda accord

SEWELLS ORCHARD DR., 6700 block, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23. A cell phone was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in an open garage.

TURNABOUT LANE, 5900 block, Jan. 16 to 4:07 p.m. Jan. 22. A residence was entered through a side window. Nothing was reported stolen.

AVALANCHE WAY, 11200 block, 8 a.m. Jan. 28. A Honda Élite 250 motorcycle was stolen.

HAYSHED LANE, 8700 block, 2 p.m. Jan. 24. A 1997 Toyota Celica was stolen.

LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY., 10900 block, 6:09 p.m. Jan. 22. A blue 1994 Honda Accord was stolen.

TEAL WING CT., 4900 block, 10 p.m. Jan. 22 to 9 a.m. Jan. 23. A black 2002 Honda Accord was stolen.

ROUTE 1, 6200 block, 12:20 p.m. Jan. 24 to 5:57 a.m. Jan. 26. Coins were stolen from a bank entered by breaking a window.

ROUTE 1, 7200 block, 6 p.m. Jan. 24 to 8 p.m. Jan. 25. A portable salt spreader was stolen from a cemetery entered by forcing open a gate.

ROUTE 1, 6200 block, 10 p.m. Jan. 24. A gold 1993 Toyota Camry was stolen.

WATERMILL CT., 8000 block, Jan. 24 to Jan. 26. A white Volkswagen Jetta was stolen.

FELS LANE AND ELLICOTT MILLS DRIVE, 9:40 p.m. Jan. 24. A man robbed a cab driver at gunpoint. As the man attempted to escape, the cab driver backed into him. The man limped away. Police searched the area. A man, 22, was arrested.

ROUTE 40 AND NORMANDY WOODS DRIVE, 11:45 p.m. Jan. 23. Three people demanded cash from a juvenile male pedestrian at gunpoint. The pedestrian fled without handing over cash. The pedestrian stated he believe the three fired shots in his direction. The boy, who had been reported as a run-away, was returned to his residence.

COLLEGE AVE., 4200 block, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 20 to 7 a.m. Jan. 21. Construction tools were stolen from a building under construction entered through an unlocked door.

KENSINGTON GARDENS, 2500 block, 5 to 7 a.m. Jan. 23. A stove and two microwaves were stolen from an apartment under construction entered through an unlocked first-floor sliding door.

MANAHAN DR., 8700 block, 11:35 a.m. Jan. 27. Police responded to a residence for a burglary in progress. An arrest was made. in our site 2002 honda accord

NORTH CHATHAM RD., 3300 block, 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Two males entered a residence by forcing open a front door. A TV, videos and games were reported stolen.

PINE RD., 8600 block, 9:02 p.m. Jan. 21. A male robbed a pizza deliveryman at gunpoint after the man made a delivery. The gunman fled in a white vehicle. The deliveryman had reported seeing an older white vehicle following him as he drove to the delivery location.

OLD JESSUP RD., 7900 block, 4:38 p.m. Jan. 21. A TV and a microwave oven were stolen from a residence.

ASSATEAGUE DR., 7400 block, 7:20 p.m. Jan. 25. A 1991 Peterbuilt truck was stolen.

DORSEY RUN RD., 9000 block, 5:35 p.m. Jan. 27. A red Toyota Camry was stolen.

COUNTRY MEADOWS LANE, 9700 block, 1:29 a.m. Jan. 24. Three males robbed a male pedestrian at gunpoint of a wallet containing cash and credit cards. The three fled in a vehicle, which police saw on Route 1 traveling southbound into Prince Georges County. A pursuit began, but was called off after the chase reached unsafe speeds.

STEEPLE CT., 9400 block, 6:46 p.m. Jan. 26. A male entered a residence with an acquaintance, pulled out a gun and took cash and a cell phone. Three people were later arrested.

CREST RD., 8100 block, 8 a.m. Jan. 16 to 9:45 p.m. Jan. 23. A container of coins was stolen from a residential garage.

OXLEY FOREST CT., 8900 block, 7:08 a.m. Jan. 21. A blue Honda Accord was stolen.

ROUTE 1, 9900 block, 6 p.m. Jan. 19 to 1 a.m. Jan. 22. A white 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage was stolen.

STORCH WOODS DR., 8500 block, 8 p.m. Jan. 24 to 12:20 p.m. Jan. 25. A black 1995 Dodge Ram pickup truck was stolen.

– Compiled by LINDA JAMES