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Welcome to the new blog

I have really been meaning to keep everyone updated on what's been going on, but the format I had used at the old blog just wasn't efficient enough for regular updating. Hopefully this new system will work better, and both Mark and I can stay a little more on top of things.

A lot has happened since the last post on the baby's website. I just realized that update was right after his 1 month well baby appointment, and he's now very quickly nearing his 4 month appointment! Oops.

I'll start with what I know you're here for: Baby Update. As of today, he's 3.5 months old. He smiles his little lopsided grin all the time, and he's gotten to be a pretty frequent laugher, though the laughs are still a bit awkward. He has been going to daycare for more than a month, and loves it, though he'll only need to go for one more week. He's been sick for several weeks now, and the last week was particularly bad. But, he's eating better again and not spitting up (quite) as much. When we weighed him today, he was up to 12 pounds, 2 ounces - right at the 10th percentile for his age. (I'm going to try to get a length on him tonight.)

Since he's about to be done with daycare, we are in the process of looking for a part-time nanny to watch him during those few hours where Mark's and my schedules overlap. I am optimistic that we'll find someone that everyone likes, and that can hopefully become an extension of our family.

Mark is very quickly nearing the end of his apprenticeship at the Shakespeare Tavern. It was a great experience, and very worthwhile, but I think we'll all be ready for him to have a more regular schedule. Right now, he has two shows lined up: Hedwig and the Angry Inch from June 19 - July 19 (with possible extensions through August 10) and Big River from September 10 - October 5. He got three callbacks after his Unified Audition last month, and though he had to turn two of them down due to scheduling conflicts, he will be attending one at Georgia Shakespeare.

I have been back at work since March 17, and am loving it. I enjoy my job, and I love having such a fun baby to come home to every night! I have also been doing a good deal of contract work, and am doing my best to keep up with school.

I guess that's it for us, for now. My goal will be to update this space at least once a week, so check back and give me a hard time if I fail!

And remember, for pictures go to mrbaby.shutterfly.com. We just had the second round of professional pictures taken today, and I'll be sure to let you know when they're posted!