Sing Along With Me

A few weeks ago my mom played an album (yes, an actual album!) for Patrick, one that she used to play for me when I was little. It was The Limeliters Through Children's Eyes, I didn't remember much about it when I looked at the album cover but as soon as the music started I remembered the words to every song (a useless talent, my brother has it too). Since Patrick seemed to enjoy it I ordered the CD on Amazon. We've been singing it together in the car all week and it makes me immensely happy that he is enjoying it as much as I did when I was a kid. I suspect it makes my mom pretty happy too :)

Crazy 'Bout A Saxaphone

Patrick certainly doesn't get his musical talent from me. I never could make a sound on a reeded instrument and my piano and flute lessons ended rather early on. Today Patrick found Tom's saxophone in the closet and wanted to try it out right away. Here's a short video of Patrick "playing" the saxophone. I think we need to get this kid in some sort of music lessons soon!



And not to leave out Molly, here's a picture from today. She's doing very well and spends the majority of her time eating, sleepng and pooping just like any good baby should. She's actually doing really well in the sleep department, usually getting a 4-5 hour stretch at night before she wakes up to nurse. Now if only we could time it so we're sleping during that 4-5 hour stretch we'd be golden!

Mr. Trumpet Man

Tom taught Patrick to play the trumpet this weekend. He only knows how to play a B flat but he has him embouchure down! Check out this little video, Aunties Amanda and Jamie should be proud!



Other updates: my burn is healing but still fairly raw, it took 2 doctor visits last week to get the right combo of antibiotic creams. Baby is still very active and kicking, less than a month to go! The crown moulding is up and painted in baby's room, now we just need to get the bedding washed and in place, order the blinds, and hang the curtains.

Music Man

Patrick has teken a keen interest in Tom's musical instruments. Tom couldn't be any happier. Patrick tries to play everything from the bass to banjo to trumpet. He hasn't tried out the tuba or trombone yet. Yesterday he was dangerously close to getting a sound out of the trumpet. I think I will invest in some ear plugs.

Dancing Machine

My little baby seems to have inherited his father's musical ability, whoo hoo! Patrick has been asking for music, going to the CD player and begging. I'll have to find one of Tom's CDs to play for him so he can hear his daddy playing. On Saturday we went to the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival and Patrick enjoyed all of the live music, taking time to stop and dance for the crowd at any chance he got. When he gets really into it he shakes his hand in the air as he bops up and down. Patrick's favorite song right now is Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani. He goes nuts when it comes on the radio.

This morning Tom took Patrick over to his parent's house and Patrick had the chance to ride around in a wheelbarrow. For some reason he hates his stroller but wagons, toy cars and wheelbarrows are cool. Check out Patrick with his Grandma...