Busses, Books and Biting

I can not believe how time races by. Next Thursday, our precious baby will be 4 months old already. Now that Ruby is here, in our lives, we feel so happy and fulfilled. Plus, not a day goes by without an amazing array of kick ass baby skills.

BOOKS
When I started showing her baby cloth and board books when she was just a wee thing, she did not show much interest. These days she's been going hog wild over them. She screeches, flaps her arms, kicks her legs, and bounces up and down in my lap as she tries to grab at the pages. Our very first trip to the library was a huge success, yielding plenty of good screams/reads.

BUSES
Last Thursday the weather here got a little nasty. It was awesome. Fall was in full force as leaves whipped around in the wind and the rain pelted down. Instead of walking or driving to do our usual rounds of errands, chores and mommy/baby groups...We (I) decided we should take the bus. You know, spice things up a bit,live on the wild side. Crazy- I know it~!

The bus was great even though it took us an hour and a half return trip of what would have taken 20 minutes in the car. As far as the mommy/ baby group goes...I'm not sure it's my thing. I would like the chance to meet new moms like myself. But the problem is that I really am A Bit of a Dude and I did not find that kind of setting super enthralling. It's hard to explain...I guess I am an odd one. I'm not saying, Never shall I return to baby group. I am just saying, I wonder what else is out there?

BITING
Although quite painful, this is by far my most favourite development. It out shines the lap standing, the toy batting, the coos, gurgles and the attempted semi-rolls.

MY BABY HAS TEETH! What the fuck!? Seriously?

Yup. I did see this coming but then I totally forgot about it. Ruby started drooling profusely at about 2 months. Everyone thought, for sure she is too young to start teething...However, after reading up on the subject I confirmed that it could be happening.

The drooling was followed by sucking and then shoving everything within reach into the mouth orifice. Then there were three strait, frustrating days of mid afternoon screaming followed by several more days of irritability. It wasn't until I noticed her rosy cheeks and Bum that I decided to send in a finger for investigation.

That's when I discovered them. Well one, the other one I spied later that day.
Teeth! Teeth nubs anyhow. Her two bottom canines. I was so proud. I was so freaking sad/happy. My little girl is growing up.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry.
I did.
I balled my freaking eyes out.

Reading, Riding and now teeth all at 3.5 months.
Lets not get carried away little girl.

Maybe she wants to be a vampire for Halloween. Hummm...

In other news, I think I may be ovulating. I felt a little crampy the other day and noticed a bit of CM. Of course, I have been moody for ages so we can't use that as an indicator can we now? Bloated? Maybe...It's hard to tell. I've got a bit of a belly going on.

Interesting. The poor Hubs, after years of infertility he is a bit confused. "Does that mean we do it? Or we don't do it now?"

By the way, is anyone else out there excited about Thanksgiving this weekend? I know we are around here. There's going to be a whole lot of family (Baby Lovers) and turkey eaters at our house this year.

Bring it on!