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Like a kid in a candy store

Today we went to the Farmer's Market. We found some cute little shops on the other side of the parking lot. Here's Mason in the candy store. They had gigantic lollipops on the walls and clouds painted on the ceiling. It smelled like birthday. We got some candy from Jason and then had to double check the stroller to make sure we paid for everything that Mason grabbed. We also stopped by the ice cream shop (they have REAL ICE CREAM!) but didn't get any this time. While we waited for our friends we chowed down on zucchini bread. Next up we went to Princess Anne Park and just about melted in the heat. Even though lugging around our "super stroller" and packing diaper bags gets old sometimes, it's still so amazing to see the world through Mason's new eyes. Even running errands is fun with my buddy in tow.

One of those moments

Yesterday Mason got his 12month immunizations. Earlier rounds went okay because he was younger and less aware of what was going on. This time was pretty rough. We had to restrain poor Mason and the shots just kept coming. I tried to console him by telling him "I know this hurts but it's not as bad as measles. I know that shot was bad but now you don't have to have chicken pox." I don't think it made any sense to him, but saying it made me feel better. It was definitely one of those moments when I would have done anything to take the shots in his place. It took a lot of courage and Jason's support to keep me from scooping up my bawling baby and dash out the door.

Thankfully he's doing really well since the ordeal. He was actually in really high spirits last night. He assured us with a million delightful smiles and chirps that he wasn't still mad at us.

Is it just part of being a parent that you will have these moments? Does it ever get easier, and how old is the child before they realize that the decisions we made were really for his best interest?

Days are slipping by

It's scary how quickly the days go by! It is startling to see his legs dangling off a chair! Tonight I was giving him a little massage (right...the kid can sit still for about 2 seconds so picture all eight of our limbs flailing while he keeps eating the lotion) and realized that he's about double of what he used to be. I used to be able to put him on my legs and his whole body fit between my knees and my waist. Now if I lay him down like that he is bent in half and I have toes in my face. Speaking of toes in my face, Mason thinks that toes are for kissing (I have no clue where he got that silly idea). He'll keep his leg extended until he gets his kisses. So every diaper change, clothing change, shoe putting on or removal, or wrestling usually includes a fair amount of toe kissing. He thinks it's pretty funny.

Here are some albums so I can do a quick catch up.

First up: Mt. Trashmore park is the closest place with grass to where we live. Here are some highlights:http://picasaweb.google.com/asherstarr/MtTrashmore?authkey=Gv1sRgCJHY4Orqj9aYcQ&feat=directlink

Next up is our zoo trip. Honestly, Mason didn't really notice most of the animals. But we got our money's worth by looking at rocks, bark, and banging on the glass (you know, the glass that says Do Not Tap on the Glass), http://picasaweb.google.com/asherstarr/VirginiaZoo?authkey=Gv1sRgCMShvO_Uj66NoAE&feat=directlink

And last but not least; photos from Jason's Dads day gift. http://picasaweb.google.com/asherstarr/ForFatherSDay?authkey=Gv1sRgCKvH2-uS-4n4mAE&feat=directlink