Growing like a weed

Calum is growing like a weed. He should be, he eats almost non stop some days. We are doing well. He keeps me busy most days - what with the baths, the stories, the cuddles, the naps and the endless feedings and diaper changings. We are taking the occassional walk but Calum still doesn't like to be out for long. Some days we run errands at the mall and get all manner of complements from the people we meet. Calum usually gets a little treat while we are there so he doesn't mind the trips - as long as we are quick about it and we stop mid-shopping for feeding when necessary.

I'll be returning to work soon. Don is watching Calum in June which will be a big change for us all. I've tried getting him used to his bottle again but it's not easy. I expect he will adapt when he needs to but it's hard for us all. He does sleep through the night a bit more and only eats for about 15-20 minutes when we do get up so I generally feel well rested.

We are starting to look for a few sitters to have on-call for when we need them. I have something to do this Friday and had someone lined up to care for him but just couldn't do it. I'll be away for about 4 or 5 hours and I can't leave him with a sitter for so long on his first time away from me. Don and I have worked something else out but I'm going to have to get used to the idea of being away from him occassionally. But, luckily, we still have some time before we have to do that so I think I'll go back to cuddling him again. He is starting to "talk" back to us now - cooing and smiling. He especially likes to be told that he is the best little boy in the whole world.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm behind on my email so if you are awaiting a reply it will come - it just takes time when you have a little one keeping you busy all day.