Back Home in Italy

After a long day of travel we arrived back to Italy last night. We tried to keep Braydon up as long as possible so his sleep didn't get too messed up. But have you ever tried to keep a 5 1/2 month old awake when he is sleepy? Let me tell you it is not easy and it can cause a headache. It didn't help that last night our time changed so we gained an hour. We gave him a bath which usually he likes but not last night. Finally we gave in and put him down at 8pm which was really 7pm. He didn't sleep really good last night but he did sleep. Chris and I tried to stay awake as long as possible too, but I just couldn't do it. I managed to stay awake for an hour after Braydon by unpacking the bags. We did all manage to sleep all night (with a few times for bottles in between). Today has been spent doing laundry and catching up on things after being gone so long.

The weather isn't too much better then it was back in Chicago. It is warmer but we are heading into our rainy season so it's not very pretty outside. We don't get snow though and it doesn't get too cold so that is something I'm looking forward to. Braydon will only get to experience the snow if we take him up to Mt. Etna or to Germany durning the winter.

We have a busy next few months with Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Plus I go back to school the week after next and Chris will be very busy with work. Hopefully the time goes by fast because I'm already missing everyone from home. We will be back for Braydon's first birthday and his christening.

I've uploaded all the pictures from our trip. Most seem to be of Braydon and of his cousin Hayden (it was her first birthday while we were home). Just click on the picture above and it will take you to all of them.

Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky Visit

I'm writing this while waiting on catching my flight back to Italy. It's raining and nasty in Chicago and sunny and in the 60's in Italy so that makes me want to get back faster, but I'll miss everyone here. We had a good trip home and visiting everyone. Braydon was a big hit and everyone loved him. It was nice to spend some alone time with the hubby, but I missed Braydon most of the time when we left him.

Dan and Kelly's wedding was beautiful and Kelly was a beautiful bride. I would kill to have her figure and been able to pull off her lace dress. Dan looked good too but Kelly looked better! Braydon was good during their wedding, but we left him with a sitter for the reception. It was the first time I've ever left him with someone other than a relative, I was a little scared but he was awesome. When we went to pick him up after the wedding reception they told me how good a baby he was.

Our flights went good for the most part. Braydon was WONDERFUL on the flights but we ended up having a 6 hour delay in Rome so Chris and I weren't too happy!!!! Braydon was a trooper and slept for some of the flight. When he was awake he just watched people and flirted with the woman flight attendents. I'm in trouble because he is such a little flirt I'll need to curb that later.

We had Braydon's 6 month pictures done while back in the states. We actually got them done at Walmart and they did a great job. We couldn't get in anywhere else to have his pictures taken because we waited too long. I'll remember to schedule his 1 year in advance. I've uploaded all the photos and if you click on the picture above you can see all of them.

Well that's all for now. We will keep waiting to see if we are actually flying out today because of the weather.

Two Bottom Teeth

I should have posted this last week but was busy finishing a school assignment. I know nothing comes before Braydon but sometimes things happen. Anyways, Braydon has his two bottom teeth. In a matter of three days he had teeth it was amazing. On Sunday he was eating one of his toys and I noticed some blood, I looked and everything looked alright so I ignored it. Then on Monday I noticed white spots on his gums, and on Tuesday he had two bottom teeth. All in all I can say that he did this teething thing without any major fussing. He had his moments though and mostly we knew he was teething because he was drooling like a faucet, it has since slowed down a bit, plus he was gnawing on anything he could get his hands on. I was worried that the teething process would be a horrible one, based on all the reading I've done and stories I've heard from friends. Maybe we are lucky because for the most part Braydon is a very calm boy, he is usually fussy at night but hey give him a break he is only 4 1/2 months old.

Other interesting news...He's trying to sit on his own and it is so cute. He gets frustrated trying to pull himself up when he is laying in his bobby. Braydon has outgrown all of his 3-6 month clothes. We had a lot of this size and luckily he wore almost every outfit. He doesn't have much 6-9 month clothes so I've got a lot of shopping I get to do :)

Next week Braydon has his first air plane ride. We fly back to the States for my brother Dan and Kelly's wedding. I'm a little nervous about flying with a baby and hope Braydon does good. Luckily we have only one connecting flight in Rome and then straight through to Chicago. We have a lot planned for the three weeks of vacation we are taking and I am hoping Braydon is a good boy. We will be visiting three different states and almost always on the go. I'm really looking forward to going home and everyone meeting Braydon. I'll post more when we return from our trip since I'm sure I'll have lot's to say.