Home Alone with Dad

Crystal went back to work this week leaving Bron all alone with me. So far it’s been a great week and I’ve enjoyed every second. Bronwyn and I have played in the play area, read several chapters of Winnie-the-Pooh, and taken many naps together. Bronwyn even got a bath on Tuesday and enjoyed it.

I’m pretty stinking proud of myself for that last one. I gave her a bath by myself and she didn’t cry, whimper or give any indications of misery. Way to go Dad!

It’s only Wednesday and I have already been able to witness two firsts this week.

The first was Bronwyn actually playing in the play area (see video below). Prior to Monday, her adventures in the play area consisted of a few quick glances at her surroundings before crying for somebody to pick her up out of the brightly colored jungle. I love watching her kick to make the cellophane beneath crinkle and swat at the butterflies and caterpillars hanging above. I even caught her gripping one of the rings with her thumb in the small thumb hole and fingers around the ring. She’s a smart cookie!

The second first was today. Bronwyn now watches the animals on her mobile circle above her head. Previously if she was awake in the chair, she would look everywhere but up. Check her out:

If you look closely at this photo, you may notice Bronwyn’s clothes are on backwards. I didn’t catch this until Grams (Grandma Patti) stopped by for a visit and corrected things.

I’ll be honest. I’m not excelling at the whole baby clothing thing. On Monday, I had Bron all dressed up for a few hours before realizing that purple pants look terrible when paired with a green shirt. I’m starting to get the feeling that I won’t be the one dressing Bronnie for her first day of school.

Sorry Bron, clothes aren’t your Dad’s strong suit (hey that's almost a pun!).