Matt's conversation with my stomach...

Tonight after dinner I was laying on the couch trying to see/feel the baby move. Not too much was happening at the moment, so Matt came over and started "talking to her" to see if she would respond to his voice. I think he was actually just trying to be funny. Here's a snippet of the conversation that ensued:

Matt: "Hey Baby, how are you tonight? Did you like your mom's dinner selection? You know, we really can't wait for you to get here. To meet you and to see what you look like. The baby updates we get say that right now you are 14 inches long. That's important for you to understand - one day you will probably be about 5 feet 8 inches long...but right now you are one foot two inches. Well, you have two feet, but...it's kind of hard to explain to a baby like you. I'll try again once you get here. Actually, it gets even more complicated because there's also a whole metric system and that can get really confusing. But I'll help you learn your measurements, don't worry. When you do get here you'll get to meet your brothers, Harry and Morty. They are bigger than you...especially Harry. I bet you'll like him, but you'll have to be careful around him because he is big and excitable and clumsy. If you're wondering what he looks like - he is brown and furry and has a long snout. He kind of looks like Alf. But you don't know who Alf is - that was way before your time. I'll make a note to myself to have something prepared for when you get here to help you learn about both Alf and the metric system. I also have another surprise for you when you get here...I've been saving you some Wall Street Journals. Your mom tried to throw them out when I wasn't looking, but I caught her and salvaged them. So if you are interested in the business happenings from early 2008, I've got all that news for you."

Throughout this monologue I am laughing at what a NERD hubby is, though I do love him very much. I think my laughing just eggs him further along...

Boston

Matt and I recently took a 5 day trip to Boston. We were able to stay with our friends Nick and Caroline for a few days and then spend a couple days on our own in the city. I decided that I could live in Boston. (Ok, maybe not in the winter). But I love how it has the fun city feel yet it is not as huge, crowded or overwhelming like New York. How fun it would be to walk to work or ride the subway or take your baby to one of the many beautiful parks at any time of day without getting stuck in traffic or dying of heat exhaustion. (I realize that all of these things would be miserable in January, but you catch my drift).

It was also refreshing to get out of Texas for a little while - or at least Dallas. Just a good reminder for me that not everyone in this country drives nice cars or wears fancy clothes or strives for huge houses. What a slippery slope...this mentality catches up with you before you even realize it!

It was so much fun to hang out with the Smiths...we had good conversation, lots to see and do, amazing food, and fun, easy fellowship. We are thankful for them...

Here are some of our pictures:



We got to see Caroline's first concert in Boston - she did great and I am loving her new stuff!



In Rockport after a delicious Saturday brunch. Very cute little seaside town. Right before this picture Matt fell on his bum on a sharp rock...sorry babe!



At the beach near their house in South Hamilton.



Cute and BRAVE little man (he was only in his 60's guys - you know I'm right) who got in the freezing water and swam. Put all of us right to shame. We were fascinated by him. I wish I had a picture of his goggles.



Matt and I about to indulge in Mike's Pastries - yum!



Our tour guide on the Freedom Trail (he was a wee little man, but a good tour guide).




Fenway Park. Need I say more? I think Matt thought he was in Heaven.



Also got to see and catch up with our friends Drew and Saona who are at Harvard. They are so cute - can't believe they've been married a year! We miss you guys!