Today we had two family get-togethers to attend! It was a crazy day. First, we stopped in at Aunt Carol's open house and visited with Great-Grandma Lil. She was having a very good day and even smiled a bit when the kids came in. Jonah sang songs and danced a little to bring her cheer. He was a little grumpy and warm (but then so was I, in my turtleneck and scarf!) but I chalked it up to the new place and strange people. He did okay eating his lunch and ripping open his new Red Sox outfit (what else?)
Then we moved on to Aunt Terri's and saw Great-Grampy and all the cousins, aunts & uncles in Pop-pop's family. By then Jonah had had it and was running a low fever. Poor little guy! As proud Mama, I was hoping he would show off his physical coordination, new words, and adorable smiles. Instead, he wanted nothing but to be in my arms. Except for a balloon. Uncle Peter distracted him and all the little ones making balloon animals. Jonah got a monkey! He fell asleep in the car as soon as he was buckled in and was so glad to be back in his own house to rest and recuperate.
