Sundays are Best as Inside Days

I almost forgot to mention something wonderful from last night.  Just before putting Declan down for the night I thought to put a little cream on his cheaks just in case he got some sun.  Declan laid across my legs with his head resting on my left arm as I proceeded to put the cream gently on his face with the fingers of my right hand.  As I did this Declan just stared at me.  He was very calm, smile on face, just stayed still and stared into my eyes. 
This kid is good.
I'm in trouble.

Now after yesterday's long day of fresh air our little Monkey slept for 10 hours straight. When Daddy went into Declan's room to get him out of bed Declan's leg was sticking out through the bars of the crib.  I don't get how he's all that moble in the night.  It wasn't from a roll over but he does make a lot of noise in there so I figure he takes the entire night of little movements to get in weird places.

New thing for today, watching Declan have a mini temper tantrum.  Daddy worked gently to calm little Declan down while I laughed my butt off.  Really...come on Declan, for what reason could you really have to throw a tantrum at 4 1/2 months old?  Nuts.  Well I think this was mainly because inside gets boring.  He was so very good all day yesterday outside with so much to see but inside gets boring.  To tackle the boredom I looked through Declan's room for some toys he hadn't yet enjoyed.  There was the "My First Pet" animals that make noises that Declan had no interest in before.  Today they were sufficiently attacked and covered with drool.  There was also an adorable cow-like animal with toys on each foot that had actually scared Declan before and made him cry.  We tucked it away until we thought he could handle it.  Today he was so crazy excited about it all limbs were flying.  It certainly was a favourite for today.

Last little development I should mention is that our little Declan is learning about cause and effect.  He has learned that when Mommy says "Five, Four, Three, Two, One" he then is lifted in the air for a little airplane fun.  As a result Mommy simply has to say "Five, Four" and it illicits a big grin from our playful little fella.