He looks like...

Ok, you be the judge - who does Preston look like?

First, we have Daddy

Then we have Mommy

We also have Grandpa Denton

I think he is a good mix of the three of us - but I would love some feedback here!

Reading

This morning, I read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to Preston. He LOVED the book. Steven said that Preston smiled with delight as I talked about how the caterpillar ate through apples, oranges, plums and other food items. He also liked it when I talked about how the caterpillar made himself into a cocoon. I think he liked the way the word cocoon sounded! Steven and I both remember our parents reading to us as children. We both LOVED the book Go Dog Go by P.D. Eastman. Those reading times with our parents are such fun memories! I think it is important to read to children starting at a very young age. Steven and I started to reading to Preston when he was about 2 weeks old (thanks for the encouragement Dad). We hope to encourage Preston to love reading as much as we do!

Mr. Zebra has been reached

As a new mom, I like to read as much as I can about my childs development and various milestones that he will hit in the months to come. One of those milestones is reaching for various objects in front of them. For a few weeks now, Preston has been trying to reach Mr. Zebra - the stuffed animal hanging in his pack n play crib. He had been swatting at it, but I don't think his arms were long enough to reach the toy. Today, Preston not only reached for and touched Mr. Zebra in his pack n play, but he can also reach Peter Rabbit and plays with delight. I am so excited for this small, but important milestone of many in Preston's life.

Balloon Race

The Dalbey Trio went to the Forest Park Balloon Race yesterday. We had a great time and it was so cool to watch all the balloons lift off and head off into the distance. The balloons had multiple colors and patters (and some were in interesting shapes like a Pepsi can) but they were all beautiful.

I also took this sweet picture of Preston's shoes while at the race yesterday. His shoes inspire me to dream about all the fun and unique places Preston's feet will travel throughout his life. I am looking forward to watching him grow, explore, learn and enjoy all that this earth has to offer him.

Gramie

Gramie Dalbey came by yesterday for a visit. She took care of Preston while I was able to run to Target, Starbucks and Home Depot. I also had some time to plant some mum's on our front porch (photo's to come). It was so sweet to return home from my 'time away' and see Preston taking a nap on Gramie's lap. Preston loves to cuddle. I really enjoy the time where I can get out of the house and I am so thankful for Gramie and others who visit and give me a chance to take a break. Now, if I can only get 7 - 8 straight hours of sleep. Oh, a girl continues to dream.