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The Shoes

On Monday, I went to Babies R Us by myself - sans Dave and Sam. When I go to that store without Dave, I can't control my spending. In particular, I'm drawn to baby shoes. But Dave believes that babies shouldn't have shoes until they can walk. Boo-hoo.

But on this day, I couldn't control myself and I bought Sam his first pair of shoes. Dave didn't seem to mind too much because they were so cute. Plus, I argued, it would help his socks stay on....

That brings us to Wednesday. I got Sam dressed for an outing with his new shoes -- his first time in public with them on. I put him in his stroller and off we went to the library.

After browsing for some books for myself, I went to get into the elevator to go upstairs to the children's section. And that's when I noticed: One of his shoes was missing.

I retraced my steps, through the library and all the way home - TWICE. I spoke to two librarians. No shoe. I walked home, head hanging.

Dave didn't seem too mad, but I'm not sure if he'll let me get a new pair. I'm mainly upset because this was his first pair...

Thankfully, we did get some photos of him wearing the shoes before we lost one.



UPDATE: I found the shoe!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!! I went back to the library today and found it in the lost-and-found box. I looked there twice yesterday, but someone must have found it after I left.

See some bathtime photos and a video (last image is a short video): Bathtime

Sam's First Thanksgiving

Uncle Nathan and Uncle Kyle joined Sam, Dave and I for Thanksgiving, arriving on Wednesday.

We enjoyed a wonderful feast Thursday - the highlight was Dave's turkey. And on Black Friday, we braved Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. There were lots of people, but it was manageable - even with a stroller.

I think it's safe to say that we all had a good time, eating, playing Trivia Pursuit, making fun of each other and being entertained by Sam.

Sam chose this holiday to start rolling over. Although he has done it a few times in the past (we think they were just flukes), he rolled over multiple times from his stomach to his back on Thanksgiving Day, much to the delight of his audience!

I thought I shot video, but it appears I messed up. Darn it! I'll have Dave take a look.... In the meantime, enjoy the photos: Thanksgiving 2009

Photos from Nathan: Thanksgiving 2009

The Year of Not Running

Motivation ebbs after marathons, it happens to all runners. I tell myself that, trying to feel better about following my NYC Marathon triumph with 12 months of laziness.

Of course, my Year of Not Running also has been a year of doing a lot of other things, including the 5-hour commute, having a kid, the 5-hour commute while having a kid, moving to New York City and assorted other accomplishments. But now it's time to get serious.

We watched the 2009 NYC Marathon pass a block from our new apartment Nov. 1, along the same route I ran a year earlier. And now that we're somewhat settled in a new home and a new routine, watching the race was a reminder that I've got to get back into running.

And why not?! What an experience to run in New York City, anywhere in New York City! This is a good time to get back in shape, whether in the neighborhood (views of the Verrazano bridge from the shore) or in Central Park (which I ran yesterday for the first time since my marathon). My immediate goal is to explore all the running paths the city has to offer, but my long term goal... Marathon 2011.

Joy's Photos of Sam

Brace yourselves people! Joy's photos are fantastic! There are four galleries at the top of Joy's Picasa Gallery. Check them out: Joy's photos

3 months!

Sam was born 3 months ago today! Stay tuned for some really awesome photos taken by Joy.