Chasing His Cousin

So last night on the drive to Ottawa, as I mentioned previously Declan was wide awake. About 11pm Tyler and I had to switch because he was exhausted. Grabbed some milk for Declan and a RedBull for me and we continued our way. After some bottle Declan passed out and Daddy got sleep while I just kept thinking about Declan's tremendous timing. About 12:15am we arrived.

When we arrived we were all so tired and after the briefest visit we were all off to sleep.

Not until Declan gave Grandma a quick kiss goodnight though.  

This afternoon we attended his cousin Alex's Birthday party at the bowling alley. So much for this little man to take in. It's no wonder his afternoon nap went well.

In the evening Declan's cousins were also visiting and all were here for dinner. It was awesome watching his 19 month old cousin Holden interact with him. Holden is a great walker but upon observing Declan crawling, Holden just had to show his stuff and proceeded to crawl all over. They gave good chase and there were some squeals. The most unexpected part of the evening would be when Holden forcefully put a goldfish cracker in Declan's mouth. Declan looked a little uncomfortable as the fish sat half in half out in his lips. Then Holden used a finger to jam the rest in while Declan sat submissive and wide eyed. Poor kid. Next up. Holden tried a Dorito next but I had to intervene. Declan doesn't eat Dortos just yet. Well, and I thought maybe he might not be enjoying the jamming of food in his mouth a funny as it was for the rest of us.

I am pleased that he loves all his family and there were lots of "see ya later" kisses at the end if the night.