home alone

Yesterday, the little man turned 10 weeks. Kind of a big deal being double digits and all, wouldn't you say?  Today, he was weighed, measured and immunized.  13 pounds and 23.6 inches.  I'd say that's pretty good.  He's filling out nicely. . .I've started putting him into a few 3-6 month clothes (but that may be more because he has very few outfits than he really fits the new size).

 {13 pounds, 23.6 inches and proud of it!}

The other big event of the day yesterday was that Dexter left for the UAE for the week. Five days and five nights, to be exact.  In order to apply for a US Green Card he needs to get a certificate of good standing from the police in Abu Dhabi because he lived there over a year. And they take fingerprints so he had to go in person.  He also needs to pick it up in person, so we're hoping everything can be completed by Thursday so he can travel home early Friday morning. Prayers welcome!

So far, it is going well.  Yesterday I managed to clean all the dishes, pick up the house, get my work out and a rain-shortened walk in! I hope the rest of the week is like that.  The evenings are the hardest and certainly feel LONG, so I was grateful to spend time with Francis and Evelyn last night, and let them take turns holding, burping, walking the baby.  I lounged on the couch, natch.  Today he got some shots, so I hope that means he is calmer and sleeps more for me for a day or two.  I'll take whatever I can get!

And, to keep me busy while Dexter's away, I plan on organizing our closet. Fun times!

A few more photos for the adoring fans (or, Grandma, anyway):

 {enjoying a fire by papa}

 {maybe not so much}

{10 weeks and looking a little surprised}