Keith's Amusing Musings

Owen is now 17 weeks old and will reach four months in a few days. He is beginning to sleep longer but not overnight yet.

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Owen has reached his sweet 16th week. This week he has started grabbing things and attempting to shove them in his mouth. He also has more control over his feet, kicking things while lying on his activity mat.

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When traveling with a small child, parents often make due with sub-optimal accommodations relative to what is typically enjoyed in their homes. One case in point is the inadequate lighting often encountered in hotels and guest rooms that make it difficult for late-night/early-morning child care. What is desired is dim, unobtrusive ambient light. What is often provided are bright bedside lamps and harsh ceiling lights with inconveniently-located switches.

One inconsiderate solution involves turning on the ceiling or lamp lights at 3:27 AM to tend to one’s crying child. Babies and significant others love that. Non-green options include leaving the bathroom lights on overnight with the door slightly ajar. Neither of those options appealed to us.

After a quick trip to Target and $5 from the change jar, our travel kit is now equipped with an LED nightlight. After two states, ten days and a couple dozen late-night admittances to the Owen opera, I wholeheartedly recommend a night light when traveling with small kids. A small flashlight also works but remember where you put it and don’t forget the batteries.

Owen flew right through his 15th week. He is fascinated with his feet and is attempting to put them in his mouth despite his big belly.

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Baby Owen is well into his 4th month today. He tries to roll from his back to his stomach and stage 1 diapers fit very snugly.

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