Rip Van Winkle

This kid can sleep! Last night was 8.5 hours and the day before was 11 hours.

Postal Service

Bradley received his first piece of mail yesterday and it was from none other than the US Government. It was his social security card, which, sadly, is probably the only thing he will ever get from the Social Security Administration. I take that back. He'll probably get his fair share of despair and frustration.

He also got his second piece of mail today. It was addressed to our family, but contained Bradley's park district number. Just in case he wants to register for any classes in the fall.

Now that his name and address is out there, I am starting a pool to pick the date of Bradley's first piece of junk mail. Side bets will be taken for first credit card offer.

Baby's first...

...slide.

Click for video.

A+ in Napping

Bradley started going to day care this week. He has gone to the center every day, but Friday was his first full day and everything seems OK. Whoops, did I say "day care". I should have said "school". After all, I pay tuition each week and Bradley gets a report card every day. However, there are no grades on the report card. It is probably for the best, I would hate for Bradley to receive a "deferred success" rating.

Hot Stuff

Another first for the baby today. Baby's first 100 degree day. We got all the way up to 103. Bradley is beating the heat by having a nap in the basement, where it is a pleasant 73 degrees.

Attack of the Purple Monkey

Some of you may know that as the Asian phrase for 'hangover'. Here, it is just the title of a little video of a cute little boy practicing tummy time. He has done a really good job holding up his head this weekend. Click picture to watch video.

Circus

The circus came to town this week. They set up the big top at Maryknoll. Bradley was there to soak up the sights (and smells) when the animals were unloaded on Monday.

Do you want fries with that?

We went to Friday's for dinner tonight. I asked for a table for three adults and one child, with said child in my arms. We got a table and a child's menu and some crayons! Bradley studied the menu for a few minutes, but decided not to order anything.

Getting big

Bradley is now up to the 84th percentile - 13 lbs. 4 oz. and 24 inches. That's a big jump from last time.

Happy Birthday

There are two reasons to celebrate today. First, it is Bradley's two month birthday. It is also Independence Day. Sorry, but we didn't have any patriotic attire for the baby, so no picture today. We will try to do better next year.