1. On Saturday we went to a friend's house for a cook out. They have a baby boy 7 weeks older than Asa and also had another family with a 1 year old girl over. We enjoyed visiting with them, watching the kids play, and eating yummy grilled chicken. Asa had his first real meal away from home after we ate dinner (he had pears, green beans, and peachy oatmeal).
2. It is fun and interesting to see Asa's personality coming out more and more. I have noticed at playgroup, and again at the cookout on Saturday, that Asa's "take it all in" tendency extends to his social preferences as well. When he is at home (where he is comfortable and familiar), he is all over the place. But when we are at someone else's home, he tends to hang back and observe. He likes to just sit in my lap, maybe with a small toy, and watch the other kids. Eventually he is willing to venture forth a little and play on the floor near me. I just think it's so interesting to watch him decide he's comfortable enough to try something new. MUCH more my personality than Matt's (Mr. It's-All-An-Adventure-Dive-In-Head-First).
3. After church on Sunday, we stayed for the "international lunch" capping off our missions month. We used Asa's travel booster seat for the first time, and it was WONDERFUL! He sat so happily while I fed him peaches, pears, and peachy oatmeal. We got to sit and visit with a couple that started coming to our small group right around when Asa was born, so we don't know them as well. They are really fun, and they are super sweet to Asa. As he was finishing his lunch, Asa was really playful and interactive with them. It blesses me to see Asa make others smile!
4. Then Asa went out again on Sunday night! Whew! He's had a busy weekend! Our small group ended up just being us and our dear friends Ken and Kathy. After visiting awhile, Matt asked about going to dinner together. We ended up walking a few blocks up the road (Asa in his big boy stroller) to a mexican restaurant. Asa chowed down on pears and green beans while we ate chips and salsa. :) It was a fun time together. They are such a blessing to us! We heard about a trip they took driving around Puerto Rico, how Kathy decided to become a doctor, and about an unlikely Independence Day treasure trove. :) They also hosted our Gainesville baby shower and let Dad and Mom stay with them for Asa's baptism. Sweet friends.
5. I have to admit I'm a little proud of myself for going with the flow so much this weekend with so many events and so much time away from home for Asa. Especially with last minute things like dinner Sunday night. I am thankful to have seized the moments and enjoyed some really fun times.
6. Asa is pulling up to a stand now! He has pulled up on the tv stand, the couch, his toy box, and most recently--after several longing looks and attempts--the coffee table. He is changing SO fast!!
7. On Sunday night/Monday morning, Matt and I both came down with the stomach flu. Y-U-C-K! So far so good on the Asa-front, but we are continuing to pray he does NOT get it. To make matters more interesting, Matt was flying out of state on Monday afternoon for a meeting on Tuesday! So he hit the road stomach still a bit "off," and left behind a wife who wasn't sure she was done being sick yet. Thankfully I was okay until the middle of the night when my stomach was too empty, and I've been able to munch on Cheerios and crackers to keep the nausea at bay.
8. Asa watched his first tv show yesterday courtesy of Mom-is-so-tired-she-is-dizzy-and-feeling-very-nauseous. We do not let him watch tv. The pluses of that are all the time in person interaction and hopefully avoiding the high correlation between television and ADD. In addition, since he never sees it, Asa is mesmerized when he DOES see a tv on (at a restaurant, friend's home, etc.). I turned on Curious George on PBS but had a praise cd playing through the speakers instead of the show's sound. Two times there was a close up of C.G. smiling on the screen, and Asa grinned back at him. So sweet. :)
9. This week we had to buy diapers for Asa for the FIRST time since he was born. He is 8.5 months old! What a crazy blessing is that?! We are so thankful for the generosity of family and friends that kept Asa's closet stocked full of diapers all this time. :)
10. Asa has figured out the /y/ sound and his new favorite babbles sound a LOT like "yeah" and "hey." It's pretty cute, especially when he says it during a time in a conversation between Matt and me when it actually makes sense. Example... Me: Matt, I really need you to get up now. Asa: Yeah! :) Too fun.
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