Troy's Fourth Week Home

OK, so after this month, we aren't going to keep track of his "weeks" home anymore and we're going to switch to months. We will still post often though :)

We all know how advanced Troy is for his infant age. (Look at his tummy, for example.) What we didn't know (until Sunday evening) was how perceptive he naturally is. Troy has literally never met another "girl" before. Upon meeting first girl (see fascinated look on face) Troy remembers his distant parent Adam and immediately latches onto said girl (Eve/Elena). What a smart kid! We'll work on the "getting them while they're awake" thing later. For right now he's got the girl.

Elena's parents (the Clemens) brought over a dowry: Tigger socks. Troy has accepted the offer and they are to wed (at their own discretion) in no sooner than 21 years. Good job son. Nathaniel hopes this is worth it because Mama is not going to look favorably on this decision and will probably take it out on Dad.

Monday, 31 May: Happy Memorial day! Thanks to all those military families and citizen soldiers for keeping our country safe!

And thanks to Cristy for being such a good Mom! Touchdown Troy!

Troy's first real bath (in a bathtub, not on a changing pad). He screamed a lot.

Crazy-hair McGhee here doesn't know what just hit him. But he's glad it's over and hopes to have straight-looking hair soon.

Today we spent a lot of time traveling. We ventured to a wholesale market (BJs) to pick up some food, then arrived at the Burke Moreiras for good BBQ food and company. Troy slept most of the time, cried a little, but most of the time was a little angel. Mommy and Daddy were very proud of him for being a good boy/little man in the car.

We don't have any pictures from the BBQ, but we all had a lot of fun. Troy got time snug time from each family member and was very happy to see familiar faces. The food was delicious.

Tuesday, 1 June: Today we took our friends the Taylors to dinner. Nathan is the only reason that Nathaniel passed his Java class and remains a Masters student at GMU, so they thought this was the least they could do. Nothing beats Cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory! As always, Troy traveled well. No jinxing us!

Troy also SMILED for the first time today (that is, a non-gas smile). He has a beautiful smile, and it has been the most heart-warming moment for Dad so far. Mom smiles at Troy so much that the milestone belongs to her (though the smile was directed at Dad when he came home from work).

Wednesday, 2 June: Troy had a rough day and Dad slept on the coach because Troy wouldn't go to bed unless someone was holding him. Mama is so patient with him!

PS Nathaniel slept on the futon all through High School with no problems. Nathaniel slept on the futon for one night and has a sore back. Is it possible he is "getting old" at 27? Oh the shame.

Friday-Saturday, June 3-4: Nathaniel was the groomsmen for his friend Tom Mazzuchi's wedding in Lewes, Deleware. It was a three hour drive, and a good sea-worthiness test for little Troy.

Our hotel was great and really close to the wedding (a winery) and the hotel where most of the other guests were staying. Nathaniel needed to be at a lot of bridal party events, so Cristy and Troy spend a lot of quality time together. They went shopping and had several changing parties.

Frumpy over here looked more like he was in the Junior Surf Champ than anything else, but he had a tough, warm day.
The bride and groom.
The minister's daughter, who apparently is a Sears magazine model. She was so sweet and mature and wanted to hold Troy all the time.
Papa (proud) and son (quizzical).

Nathaniel and his elementary school/high school friends all-grown up (minus one).
We were trying to mimic Troy's "O" face, but he wasn't doing it this time.

Yay for marriage and babies!
Chris was a little shy with the baby-holding at first, but he got over it, even requesting a special picture with just him and Troy.

Sunday, June 6: Alas, the party had to end and the journey home was long (though with a very cooperative Troy).

And then came Sunday, a very sad day for Mama. Her little boy, her little precious son, wore his last "newborn" (N) diaper. Troy says, "It's OK Mama. I just grew out of my diaper to impress Elena, that's all. You're still the bestest!."