Can we go back to the beach now???!!!

Last weekend we took a short hiatus to Maryland so that Braden could meet some family he has never met- aunts, uncles, & cousins on my Mom's side, and most importantly, my grandfather. It is hard to believe that these people that I grew up with, who helped to raise me, had not yet met my child! So I was really glad to be able to sneak a few days off so that they could meet.

I was also really glad to have a few days to relax at the beach. The trip to North Carolina, although very fun, required a lot of work and I didn't get much relaxation time in. And god knows, I'm overdue for some. This trip, Bill took the reigns with catering to Braden's needs- although there wasn't much to do once all the family members had their ways with him! It was great- I got to lay out in the sun and lounge by the pool... Aaahhh...

While we there, however, and ever since we've been back, something has gotten into our little angel. We think it's his teeth coming through, but we have thought that for months, so who knows. As first-timers at this child-rearing thing, we are pretty much clueless all the time. I just know that this sudden crankiness, that nothing we do seems to appease, is driving us CRAZY!!! I know it's not okay to throw a baby out a window, but we sure do find ourselves fantasizing about it lately...

You might have noticed from this blog, or the 5 million trillion photos we take, or the incessant gushing we do about him, that we LOVE our little boy. So I don't feel bad about saying that I want a little break from him right now. Not even a break from him so much, just the constant restlessness, fussing, and general grumpiness that has become a constant part of our lives. It's very... how can I say it... agonizing.

Clearly, that nice relaxing vacation wasn't long enough!!! Here are some pictures of our quick trip for you to enjoy, however. From the looks of it, you can't tell Braden has a fussy bone in his body!!!

Giving Great-Granddad a kiss

Playing Patty-Cake with my Aunt Wendy

Meeting the most important members of the family-
the dogs!

Me & Ericka, Cousins Reunited

Braden up close with the ponies in Chincoteague

Fun in the pool

Look what I found!!!

Happy in the sand

"CaCa" & cousin Donovan making me a moat

Daddy showing me the ocean