mom and hannah

Mom and Hannah went to visit grandma and grandpa. They were elated with Hannah's smiles ... and thighs.

Hannah had a hard time eating all morning, which we all know is not normal. After some extra water in the formula, the Q-tip trick we learned from Dad and lots of bicycling motions, she finally got to go [sky opens, celestial music].

After lots of coos and laughs with grandma, she got sleepy and we put her down for a nap. Grandma and grandpa got their first demonstration of CIO (that's "cry-it-out")

grandpa: hey, I think she's crying
me: yes, give her a few minutes
[3 minutes later]
me: she's out
grandpa: huh ... good. huh... [chuckle]
grandma: [nods approvingly]

Then, we stopped by Uncle Mark and Aunt Elizabeth's, and Hannah got more love from cousins Deborah & Isaiah. Hannah played and hugged and ate. Proud grandparents bragged about her 3-minute self-soothing before her hour and a half nap.

She slept through the drive as we adjusted from the 80 degree heat in the south bay to the mid-60's in the city. We decided to go to Derrick & Melita's, and was treated with a delicious meal, wine and good company, including catching up with Steve & Susan.

All in all, a very nice day. But, the girls miss Dad. Lucky for us, he will be back soon.