Q es uno!

Getting older sucks doesn't it? This picture doesn't accurately capture Q's first birthday experience, but I thought it was a riot. Oh, the things we do to babies for our own amusement.

We have had a crazy weekend. Q brought cupcakes to his daycare on Friday since his birthday was the next day. I feel so lucky to have found that daycare. It was so random, just a day care in a phone book, but they treat Q like one of their own. They got him a present and a card and took pictures of him. They are just so loving toward him. It's wonderful to see.

On Saturday, we threw together Q's first birthday/Cinco de Mayo party. I felt a little strange asking people to come. Most of our friends don't have children, so do they really want to come to a baby's birthday party? We offered tacos, chips and salsa, and Mexican beer to make it a little more adult-friendly. A good group showed up, and Q enjoyed his new toys. He also REALLY liked his chocolate cake. He wasted no time polishing off two pieces. It was a messy scene.

We had a fun time. It is absolutely amazing to me that one year is already over with our little Q. Other advances for the weekend include the first tooth brushing, beginning of weening (no more pumping at work--yay!!), and turning forward in the car seat.

Sunday, we began moving. Whew. What a job that is going to be. The renters in our home were out by around 3:30 p.m. They were very nice people, and we felt like jerks kicking them out of their home. But, it must be done, because people are ready to move into our home.

My biceps are still throbbing from moving the treadmill up the stairs. Every time we move, I swear it is the last time we will do it alone, and the next time we are going to get movers. Then, when moving day comes, that seems like a big expense. The good thing, is we are just moving a few streets over within the same neighborhood. So, we can rent the smallest truck and pack precariously for the short, slow drive.

We made a small dent Sunday. This week we will do some gradual moving and then finish it up next weekend. We are starting to get excited about our new home. It is two-story, with a big pantry, and a nice yard. I feel like it is a nice home and one to be proud of, instead of just a starter home. Now, we just have to get into it.

--MM