Feline Friend

After 5 months of pretty much ignoring each other, there has been contact between cats and baby. Well, one cat and baby. Elijah has been watching the cats intently for a couple weeks. Izzy is the one we often call Scaredy because sudden movements, strangers and lots of times Micah all cause her to run away and hide. She does really like me when I'm sitting on the couch, which a lot of the time means that I'm feeding Elijah. The other day I had just finished feeding him when she came to the couch mewing to be pet. So I showed Elijah how we pet the kitty and he got really excited. Then Izzy sniffed his hand and rubbed her head on his hand! Then he tried to go for her with two hands and she knew she better run out of his reach. She jumped to the ottoman and then a few minutes later jumped back to the couch. Elijah thought this was hilarious and started laughing. So we pet the kitty on most days and Elijah squeals with excitment. Sophie is still being her biotch-self and does not understand why everyone is making such a fuss over this hairless cat.

since you've (or I've) been gone

It's been a little while since I blogged. The 3 people who read this blog probably know it is because I was recently laid off from my job. Now it makes sense that I would blog more since I would have more time on my hands, but it doesn't really work that way. I felt like something needed to be said about it, but I wasn't ready to say anything yet. I think I'm ready now. The worst part about being laid off from your job is telling people you got laid off from your job. Not because I'm embarrased that I lost my job, it wasn't my fault, it was some ambiguous group of people who apparently can't budget (I could go on about this, but I'm still waiting for my severance pay). The worst part is telling people because they don't know what to say and they feel like they have to say something. All you have to say is "I'm sorry to hear that" or "that's too bad" or "that sucks". But I have heard way too many "it's probably a good thing in the long run" or "now you have more time to spend with your son". How do you know it will be a good thing in the long run? Maybe it is the beginning of the end (no melodramatics here). Also, aparently no one has any idea how hard it is to get an infant into daycare because if I were to take him out while I'm looking for a job, I'd have to wait 6 months to get him back in. Plus has anyone ever tried looking for a job with a 5 month old at your feet? And they sort of look at you funny when you bring a baby to an interview.

Also, having to tell people you lost your job is kind of a downer and often a conversation killer. But you're supposed to tell everyone you know in case someone knows someone who knows someone who is looking for someone just like you! So I don't want this blog to be a downer because to be honest, I didn't like my job all that much anyway. I mean I liked what I did but, some office politics are worse than others. And I've had some interviews, so things are looking promising. So please, if you have friends that have been laid off, remember my post. We are still fun people!

This is what we think of that

Elijah wanted to share his latest trick. He figured this out last weekend and has been doing it non-stop. To the point were I am wondering how a little baby can produce so much drool. It is really a wonder he is not dehydrated.

Picture update

There's a lot going on right now that I will go into later. In the meantime, here are some pictures to look at. Someone we know is working on her photography business and needed some baby pictures for her portfolio. Luckily, we know of an adorable baby, so here are some of the family.

Go to tfortara.com
Click to enter the website
Bottom right hand corner, click on "proofing"
A text box will pop up and the password is Emily (with a capital E)

He probably already looks different because these were taken a couple weeks ago. You know how those little guys grow. Enjoy!