Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Although I haven't been posting much, we are still surviving over here in Brussels! My mom left on the 8th and the Wingfields arrived on the 15th so we only had one week to make it on our own. We did well on our solo week, but not much got done around the house. I have been using this week with the Wingfields to try and get everything done on my very long list of tasks (changing out my maternity clothes for my regular clothes (yay!), getting Charlie's clothes sorted and his room together and lots of other little things). Charlie is eating every three to four hours and has been staying busy eating, sleeping and pooping.

The Wingfields meeting Charlie for the first time.

Three generations of Wingfields -- Burton Wingfield, Kyle Burton Wingfield and Charles Burton Wingfield.

I love this photo -- look at how Charlie's little feet stick out. He loves being held in his Mimi's arms. (Sherrie has had a cold and being a wonderful grandmother, she has worn a mask the whole time to make sure Charlie doesn't catch it.)
Charlie likes to tell me his thoughts about things, although right now we don't speak the same language. Luckily I am used to not being able to communicate in a foreign language so it doesn't bother me too much.
Kyle and I took Charlie out to lunch on Valentine's Day. It was a bit nerve wracking worrying he would cry in the restaurant, but of course he was a perfect angel and slept the whole time. We had a great time using our new stroller and Charlie seemed to enjoy it too.

Kyle in front of his favorite Brussels house with his favorite boy.

2 comments:

Shannon Balloon said...

don't you just love the Bugaboo - it was the best investment we made while in Brussels! Now Max is riding in it here in Atlanta.

Carol/Ken said...

I am now suffering from real Charlie envy and have never even met him. He just gets more precious every day. Emily, you are the best blogger and mother to share him with all of us so far away.
I don't think I got fully dressed with my first one for six weeks and you look fabulous.
We love you all, Great Aunt Carol