Declan's Best Baby Friend

This afternoon Declan and I had some errands we had to run. First place we had to go was the bank so Declan could make a deposit. Well his temporary card had expired so we had to go in and request a proper card for the third time since they never send the proper cards like they say they are going to. Well it took such a log time for them to straighten it all out so my poor little Monkey got tired and figitty while I was holding him. He was tucking his face into my shoulder. Then he started rubbing his face in my sweater which was scratchy, the poor kid was getting pieces of black material all over his face an then a booger. Yup. He rubbed a booger right out of his nose onto his cheek...and another on my shoulder, at the bank.  I had to use his blanket stealth like and wipe both off before anyone saw. It was actually pretty funny but poor kid was just dying for his nap. Finally out if the bank to the car for an unnecessary 1/2 hour drive slog country road so Declan could nap before we went to the grocery store. What a cutie.

This evening after Daddy was home from work we all headed over to visit with Owen and his Mommy and Daddy; Hayley and Jeff. When we first got there the little guys each ate their dinners but then we placed them down together for some playtime. Owen was on his tummy and he was grabbing at Declan's legs. Declan was sitting up and kicking his legs all while laughing loudly. So sweet, this was the first time that playing with another infant without an adult involved resulted in hearty baby laughs. It was so amazing to see him with a genuine little friend. They played together pretty good and for a good time before Owen was scooped up and off to bed.

Declan just hung out and played with some toys. Just a little bit before we were to leave the two Labrador Retrievers; Molly and Winston joined us in the living room. Declan loves dogs (and cats) so he was happy to see them despite their size. Molly went right over and gave Declan a big, flat tongue lick of the forehead. He didn't mind a bit. So the little guy had a bit of bottle, was changed into his pjs for the walk home. He was snuggled in a warm blanket and his hoodie so he fell asleep on the walk home. Then he opened his eyes for mere minutes when we got home but just to see where we were, then he went immediately to sleep when we placed him in his crib. Declan is so easy to be with AND he's cute. How can you not love this kid so much!?!