"Real" Baths Rule!

Friday morning, Fischer had his first "real" bath in his baby tub (now that his umbi fell off). We put a little baking soda in the water to soothe his sore bottom--which is already improving! He was a bit apprehensive at first, but really liked the water on his skin :)


Later in the afternoon, Dad suggested we get some relief from the heat by driving up the shore of Lake Michigan to Algoma, where it was 15 degrees cooler than in Green Bay. We had a little picnic and took a walk on the pier, and then Fischer let us know it was time to go home. It was a nice day! When we returned home from Algoma, we found a package by our door. It was from Fischer's great Aunt Linda and second cousin Kim--a clothesline full of lots of little boy clothes, including some personalized burp cloths, as well as some extra clothespins and a little toy bin. Thank you! I sure do plenty of laundry these days :)

After a short time at home, we went together to our friend Amy's house for a potluck. Her sister was visiting from Alaska, and it was a good time for a get-together so everyone could meet her. Lots of friends got to meet Fischer for the first time--even though we spent quite awhile away from the party so he could eat! I think he's going through a growth spurt: he eats more often, now, and fusses when he has to pass gas (from either end). He is ever-changing, but just as precious as ever.