The Giggler

Our little Declan had a very nice, eventful day.

First we introduced Declan to apple juice today.  We used a sippy cup (non-free flow) and filled it with half apple juice and half water.  Declan seemed to be enjoying it though he didn't drink very much of it, for a first try he seemed to like it.
Afterwards Mommy brought Declan into the pool again, this time for a little swim with Daddy and Madison.  He wore his new rash guard, long sleeve t-shirt and his striped skull and crossbones board shorts...and his froggy sun hat of course.  He still hasn't displayed any real fear and even had a small smile at one point. He did let out one frowny face and whine but it was very short lived and then it was back to relaxing and floaty with Mommy's help.  In the water for about 15 minutes and then the little man was dried off, changed and back to backyard playtime.
Not soon after getting out of the pool Grandma Gale showed up for a visit with her Grandson.  Declan was happy for the attention and was flashing gummy smiles her way.  Now at this point Declan was overdue for a nap so the cuddletime had to be a bit short so he could get to sleeping for a little while.
Nick also showed up for some visiting and Declan was very mellow while sitting with Nick as our little guy was mostly in good spirits today.
After work Grandpa Gale also joined us for a visit to Declan's delight since Grandpa brought the "flying" monkey.  While Declan was laying in his playpen Grandpa would make Monkey fly through the air and towards Declan.  He let out some cute little squeals and couldn't stop smiling...then the giggles started.  Declan was having such a great time he couldn't stop laughing for minutes while the "flying" monkey kept coming in and "getting" him.  It was adorable watching them play together.

Now at one point our little guy was in his playpen when everyone laughed at once.  This startled the little guy and he started to cry...which then became a full out horrible scream and he just couldn't settle down.  Daddy grabbed Declan a bottle to see if we could get him to calm down that way.  It did work but it took a few moments.  Perhaps Declan was just over tired.

Now he made it to bed tonight not long after 9pm and tomorrow is his first Daddy's Day.  Declan has his card all ready and I know he's super excited to give it to Daddy tomorrow. XOXO