A Friend and a Fever

Archer is sick. He's got a fever and a cough and it's hampering our social life. We were supposed to go out to dinner at the Begert's house tonight and now we can't. I am seriously disappointed because I even finished my paper so we could go. I guess a baby means sacrifice.

David says this is a downer of a post. I am just expressing my feelings :).

Other feelings I have about my baby is that he is adorable and he made a friend yesterday at the Friday playgroup. Her name is Nava and she is 6 months. Her dad thought Archer was getting a little too friendly.

Here is the video of the babies:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4164156472385215653&hl=en

An Early Christmas Present!

Today I met Lindsay at the Phillips Collection. I forgot how fun museums could be. Archer was pretty quiet and we let him crawl around the museum/ mansion. Even though I was supposed to start my 10 page paper for Children's Lit, today was a tie for my favorite morning this week.

The other great morning was yesterday when I went to our Music Together class. I am not musical at all, but think Archer might be. He really likes banging things and the teacher, Nancy, said he was the first child she has had to grab the guitar and hang on to it. That means he's musical, doesn't it? Even though I sing to him off tune the songs we learn, I love the class.

I also love early Christmas presents like the kind that grandparents give their grandson and that I can put together. Early Christmas presents like a toy box! Thanks John and Karen.

Oh Christmas Tree!

David and I got a Christmas tree on Saturday - well, David actually got the tree. Archer, David and I walked to get the tree stand. Great Granny Navarin provided the ornaments. I made the paper rings. It was definitely a family effort and I think it is the prettiest tree in D.C. It is our first real Christmas tree.

Check it out for yourself.

Archer "Mohawk" Dansby Crawling

Update

I sure have been a lazy girl when it comes to posting.

Here's a quick update on my life with Archer and the dogs:

• Brandy is really sweet with Archer and lets him crawl all over her. Yes, Archer is crawling and he is crawling fast.


• I told my principal that I could not work in January because I wasn't ready to leave Archer yet. I did promise that I would sign a contract for next fall though. So we have been visiting daycare without much luck yet.


• Thanksgiving was wonderful even though bad dog Scout grabbed Uncle John's crotch.


• I ate way too much last weekend and still feel like I am 10 lbs overweight.


• Archer likes to say dye or die or di (I think he is trying to say Dad)


• The Redskins and the Seahawks are not having their best seasons. I know this because I hear the screaming from various males in my life.


• David, Archer and I are going to get our Christmas tree tomorrow :)


• Aunt Mary is visiting us in a week!


• Uncle Andrew, Aunt Nicki, Hazel, Gran and Grandad are all coming to visit in about 2 weeks!


• Christmas and Archer's baptism are fast approaching!

Here is a video of Archer playing

Granny's 85th Birthday

My granny is probably the most chic octogenarian in the history of the world. She is so sophisticated and such a lady - at the same time though she is so much fun and loves to have a good time. For example she dressed up as a ballerina for Halloween this year, got her male friend to get into a tutu too and then paraded around the streets.


Her 85th birthday was November 20th and she, of course, needed to have 2 parties. The first party was on Thursday, her actual birthday. Archer and I drove down to see Granny. All I knew was that I should show up at 'The Home' (Westminister Cantebury) at 7:00 pm at the theater. The entertainment turned out to be a man named Gary Muledeer, who was a stand-up comedian with a lengthy resume. Very funny. The theater was packed with lots of friends and family all celebrating with Granny. Then she had a reception with lots of pink afterwards.


The second party was only for family on Saturday night. Miraculously, all of Granny's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren showed up, minus 1. It was a fun time and a great party. I love my Granny and even if she won't admit I am her favorite grandchild (just kidding Granny) she is a huge role-model for me. Although it was her birthday, she gave all her family a copy of her memoirs, a great book full of history and pictures. I was so excited to get it and read it. I have not been disappointed by the inside information.

For some reason all the pictures are coming up in this size. Disappointing. I think I will skip the pictures on this post.


I anyone wants to see the pictures in the real size you can go to my snapfish pictures.

Comparison

Here is Archer at 2 weeks old.

Here is Archer at 6 months old.