Ramblings

I have just spent the last 2 days helping Linda out with the boys while John has been out of town.  Under normal circumstance, she wouldn't need any assistance (she's remarkably organized and cool about having 3 kids in 3 years).  But little Benjamin is fully into the colic months now and that means a pair of extra hands is useful.  Jacob suffered true colic so Linda and John know what to expect.

Most babies are "colicky" from time to time.  But babies who suffer actual "colic" give their parents a real run.  It tests the limits of their sanity!  Babies with colic usually overcome it by 3-4 months old.  Yay!  However, when in the throws of it, they cry unconsolably for hours at a time.  Parents of a babe with colic qualify for temperary sainthood, in my opinion!

When he's not screaming, Benjamin is adorable.  He's 8 weeks old now and breaks into huge smiles when you talk to him.

While Benjamin fussed,we were visited by ...

Mr. T ...

... and a Smurf !