Reed must have developed a taste for Mexican while he was incubating in Taiwan, because he certainly has had no aversion to Mexican restaurants since we've been home.
So, here's how to make a Reeduritto:
1. Take a cute baby wearing his jammies. (It also helps when he looks directly at the camera. This one I call, "You really are going to blog my entire life aren't you?")
2. You also need an ultra cute baby quilt, hand-quilted by one of my coworker's 90-year-old mother! It probably helps to cover it with toys you bought knowing that baby would be more interested in the box that they came in.
3. Always allow time to stop in the middle of the process to "stop and smell the roses." (That's babinese for "stop and check out all the cool things under the sofa.")
4. After a reasonable amount of time, roll back over to the quilt and grab it by the corner. An upside down pacifier only heightens the cuteness of the Reeduritto, do not think that it has to be right-side-up.
5. Roll, roll, roll! Roll until you have the cutest Reeduritto you have ever seen!
I don't know why I am so obsessed with telling the bloggy world Reed's sleeping habits, but I just have to brag. Last night, which you all know was my night Reed went to bed at 8:30, he realized his pacifier was missing at 10:00 (but that was only a wimper), the next time we heard from him was 4:48 AM! That's 10 minutes before my alarm goes off, so I was able to pop right up, fix the bottle, change his diaper, and he was down again. He then completed his sleepy time at 8:30 this morning. Look out 12 hour sleepers, here comes my boy!
Tonight Reed went to church for the first time on Wednesday night. He went to the nursery and, of course, was a perfect angel for the workers! We went to choir, however, we left just a tadbit before it was over because it was killing us! He was so happy to see us when we came to get him. Another ego booster, right?
Isn't it great when they are so excited to see you?
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing!!!!
Just a thought at this early hour. Number 1: I live and breathe to see these pictures daily!! Number 2: I think that Reed would be a great swimmer from the crawling video. It is wonderful. Keep them coming as they shorten the distance to this grandma's heart. Bobby played the videos and read the BLOG over and over. Maybe, just maybe....he'll do this for JOSHI!!! HINT!
ReplyDeleteANY predictions on WHEN REED will crawl... I say...before the weekend is over. HE'S so READY... ARE YOU????? LOOK OUT, WORLD because REED will be on the CRAWL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww. I want a Reederito! Especially one with a HAT on! (no pressure, of course.)
ReplyDeleteHe is precious and so happy! You all are in my prayers. I've printed your blog for my mom (Aunt Carol, Jeff) so that she can enjoy it too!
ReplyDeletei'm just in awe at how adorable your baby is! Such a sweet blessing!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with Crawling Reed! He's going to keep you very very busy! He gets cuter every day, doesn't he?
ReplyDeleteSo very cute. I hope he continues to be a good sleeper for you. We have two difficult sleepers here and it makes for a very tired household!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I would love to make a Reeduritto, only I need my Taiwan baby first. :) I think I have all the other ingredients though...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rebecca
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