Like Flipping A Switch

Harrison has been a handful the past couple of days. His schedule is all thrown off, he is fussy/irritable all day long, he has a snot face, and I can't get him to stay happy. It really isn't that bad. But for him, it is just so out of character. It could be because we have been traveling with him a bit recently, but I just have to think that he is cutting a tooth. I have never seen him like this before and he just seems like he is in pain. Anyway, today around 5:45, I called Adam to inquire when he was coming home and ask if he could come home a little early, because Harrison was getting a little difficult for me. Adam agreed (what a great husband) and was home before in an hour. The minute Adam walked in the door, Harrison flipped a switch and was the happiest baby in the world. He played with Adam like nothing was ever the wrong. I am sure that Adam thought that I was crying wolf. I can't quite figure out why he was so happy to see Adam, but I couldn't do anything to make him happy for longer than 10 minutes today. One day I think he realize that he needs his momma. Until then, I am praying that these teeth come in soon! For now, I thought I would include a short video of how much fun they were having.

Harrison on the Piano Video

Okay, so I figured out that I could just upload the video to YouTube of Harrison playing the piano. So, click the link for the video that I mentioned in the posting prior to this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Kg54JPRS4

Harrison is Baby Beethoven

When we came home from out of town yesterday, Santa Puff's (also known as Puff, Grandma, my mom etc) goody for Harrison had arrived. My mom told me that she was sending him a piano, but I had no idea that it wasn't just a little kiddie piano for him to bang on. I think he gets the banging-on part down. Anyway, we got some footage of him the first time he played on it. Unfortunately, it won't upload to the blog. I think it may be too long. It is hilarious. The pictures don't do it justice.

Straws & IceDream

What can I say? Harrison loves his IceDream. He has had it a couple of times now. I don't think that I am supposed to give it to him yet, but he really likes it. He actually threw his first temper tantrum this week when I took it away from him. I am not surprised that he likes it. I think I ate IceDream from Adam's store every day for about 5 weeks while I was pregnant. I really couldn't get enough of it. Harrison also really loves straws. I realize they are a little dangerous, but we keep a close eye on him when he has one. I love the picture of him sitting in a high chair with his leg propped up, straw in his mouth. It really cracks me up. Adam said this is a picture that we will show at his rehearsal dinner one day saying that he was this laid-back from his infant days.

Christmas Tree Shopping

We thought that we might not buy a Christmas tree this year because we were going to be in Charleston for two weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, I am pretty confident that I have never gone a Christmas without having a tree. We even put Christmas trees up in college when we weren't allowed. In addition, this is Harrison's first Christmas, so I just couldn't do without. We did decide to buy a smaller one as to be more practical. Anyway, attached are some pictures of Harrison and his first Christmas tree hunt. I think Adam may have had more fun than anyone. Notice the picture of Adam trying to put Harrison on top of the tree like he is the angel (the man at the tree stand thought Adam was nuts). I also included a picture of our stockings because I think it is so cute!!

Big Boy Car Seat

I finally had to break down and buy Harrison a big-boy car seat. I was trying to hold out until Christmas, but I just literally couldn't put him in his infant seat any longer. As it got colder out here and jackets were required, I really couldn't buckle him in anymore. So here are pictures of him in his new seat. I think his face dictates how he really feels about it. I'm thinking once we can turn it around (1 year) and make it forward-facing, he'll like it much better.

Who Is That?

Harrison was playing with one of his toy mirrors the other day and I think he discovered himself. It definitely isn't the first time that he has seen himself in a mirror, but it was different this time. He kept on leaning down and putting his mouth on it. It was too cute.