This is Edward waiting for John to come home from work today. He took an extra long nap, waking at about 4:30 and the first words out of his mouth before I even got him out of bed were "Da? Da?" "Dad's at work" just doesn't seem to register with him. He kept asking all through his snack, and then while we were playing he kept running to the door in anticipation. John doesn't believe me because then when he finally got home Ed looked up, said "Da" and then went back to his puzzle." This little jumpsuit was one of the first summer outfits he wore this year (before it was really summer) and we noticed today that it's getting a little snug. He even popped the crotch snaps a couple of times. Fall can't come soon enough!!

We had a busy weekend with a visit to Evanston to see family, friends and Saturday night's Crowded House concert at the House of Blues. We got lots of good time with my parents, saw two of my sisters, visited friends in their new suburban house and had a great extended dinner with friends we haven't seen in, well, we couldn't remember exactly, so let's just say a LONG time. Unfortunately the concert was a bust as the House of Blues is a rotten place for a sold out rock concert. John said it was like standing in someone's basement surrounded by people we didn't know and grew to dislike listening to a CD on a cheap boom box while watching the band through a window. Oh well, two out of three ain't bad, as they say.

We learned from this trip that Edward is not the car sleeper he once was. He slept for less than two of the four hours each way between Iowa City and Evanston. He used to reliably sleep for at least three and sometimes more. We may have to rethink our travel plans from now on. Of course, we're not really planning any long road trips for a while. Once we hit the third trimester, I'm Iowa bound (by my own choice) until the baby arrives. We've heard and read too many stories about people who take an innocent pre-baby vacation and wind up in a NICU in a city far from home. We know how hard it is when you're close to friends and family and don't wish to tempt fate with any big adventures.

Speaking of the baby, today's OB appointment went well, with his/her heart rate still pumping away at about 150 beats per minute. I'm doing fine too so we'll just proceed with the same "one day at a time" mantra that got us through the wait for Edward and has carried us this far again.

We had the camera with us over the weekend, but were so busy chasing Edward that we never even took it out of the suitcase. His favorite activity now is running through the house or outside (weather permitting) chasing or being chased. He finds this hilarious and endlessly entertaining. It only ends when whatever adult is playing simply can't keep up anymore. John tried to distract him the other night by shoving two stuffed animals up Edward's shirt before sending him running into the kitchen. This brought a momentary reprieve when "green bear" fell out on the floor and Edward had to stop, examine the situation and then look up with a worried "Uh oh!"

Dancing is also still a favorite activity and Edward really kicked it up a notch when we played the CD our friend gave us over the weekend of the band he used to play with. It's a lot more rockin' than most of what we usually play for him and he seemed to notice, breaking out a new dance move that had us rolling on the floor. By the time we calmed down enough to shoot the video he knew he was putting on a show, so you see him here checking over his shoulder to see our reaction. (Note to S&C, he seriously has NEVER done this for any other music so let us know when The Strike has its reunion tour!)