A Hodge Podge of Busyness

When Camden passed out in his crib tonight, I have no doubt that it was due to sheer exhaustion.

Simply put, we have been B-U-S-Y. I've always considered there to be two types of busy: good busy and not-so-good busy. Being busy with errands and cleaning and homework? Not so good. But being busy with friends and family and travel? It's a very good thing.

And, fortunately for us, we have been good busy.

My parents recently purchased a lake house on the border of Virginia & North Carolina. Matt, Camden, & I took a little road trip this weekend to help them move some furniture. (Actually, Matt helped my dad move a mattress into the house and then the rest of the time was spent helping them relax, play with Camden, drink wine, go out to dinner, and take walks outside. We're generous like that.)

Camden loved being at the lake. He operated in one speed all weekend: turbo. He ran from room to room, inspecting the house and slamming doors. He ran up and down hills outside. And then, when we went out to dinner, he ran around the restaurant, pointing to anything & everything, making friends everywhere he turned. We were all looking at each other like Who is this kid? Has this whole shy thing been an act all along?!

Another thing happened at the lake later that night: I solidified the end of my co-sleeping career. Though Camden has been in his crib at home for a few weeks now, we shared a bed at the lake. Maybe Camden forgot how to have a bedmate. Or maybe I just got used to having my own space to stretch out. Whatever the reason, very little sleep was had that night. Camden tossed and turned, finding it impossible to fall into a deep sleep. I stared at the ceiling while being kicked in the ribs by tiny arms and legs, flailing about in frustration. So, goodbye Co-Sleeping. It was fun while it lasted. But we are over. For good.

After a sleepless night, we headed home early the next morning. We unpacked our bags, attempted to squeeze in a quick nap, and then got ready for a visit from a childhood friend of Matt's. His friend was stopping through town with his wife and 5 month old son and we decided to take them out for an afternoon at our local Life & Science Museum. We checked out the butterfly exhibit, watched some bears rolling around, were grossed out by the roach display, & watched Camden laugh his head off at a duck bobbing around in a small pond.

Enjoying the museum with Daddy:

Truth be told, he probably had the most fun just going up and down the stairs at the museum. Over and over and over again. Mommy's thighs were burning at the end of the day.

So, yes. We were busy. And now we're back home and the company is gone and we've returned to our normal routine. But this week? We're going to have spring-like temperatures. So, I do forsee some more Good Busy in our very near future.

And, just because it was brought to my attention that I've been somewhat slacking in the picture department, I'll leave you with a couple of recent pictures:

Those top teeth were a nightmare and a half while they were coming in, but they sure are darn cute!


Any day that it's not unbearably cold, we play outside. This boy is an outdoor kid through and through. It doesn't matter what we do-- play ball, take a stroller ride, run around the front yard, or push one of his walking toys-- as long as he's outdoors, he's happy.