Spring Is Here!!

Spring is finally here, or at least it was today, so we took advantage of it while we could. The family took a 3.5 to 4 Mile stroll around town. The first stop about a mile away was for a train crossing... Yep, you bet, we stopped and waited although we thought about trying to beat it. This was the first time Jacob saw a train and was able to really hear it. The whistle didn't startle him as his mother and I watched him and the train. We weren't sure if it was the fact that the stroller stopped, the train or us staring at him, but he began to cry. Fortunately, it was a short train and we were able to get moving again. Almost as soon as the stroller started moving again, Jacob was settled and taking in the scenery once again.

We made it to downtown and decided to get something to drink at the Pita Pit. There were definitely a lot of people out enjoying the weather all over. People were walking, riding bikes, running, playing baseball, tossing the football around and just whatever they wanted to do to avoid the cabin fever that has set in...

While downtown, we checked out an ice cream and dairy shop that Amy saw on the news. At this point, we didn't feel like actually partaking in their services, but thought we would in the future. We did stop and grab a treat on the way home at an ice cream shop closer to home. We ended up being on our stroll for close to two hours. Nope, Jacob didn't sleep the whole time, nor most of the time. He was very interested in seeing the area he lives in. We certainly thought he would have slept more.

The last stop on the stroll was to the corner store for a couple of items for dinner. Jacob enjoyed flirting with the cashier as he was sportin' his contagious smile to her. Alas, we were at home.

Uh oh! Dad forgot to run an errand earlier in the day and had to before the stores closed. What to do? oh, what to do? Do I take Jacob with me so that mommy can rest her back, or do I leave him at home because I am tired too. The thought of having a father/son venture sounded very exciting, but I wasn't sure how things would go... Well, the mini diaper bag was still packed and he was basically still ready for an adventure, so I put his coat back on and grabbed his grocery cart thingy and we were off. This was a perfect time to take Frankie along with us too as she hasn't been for a "ride" for a while because of the weather, other than going to the vet...

Jacob was put into the shopping cart with his padding cover thing and was sitting up like a big boy. From time to time, he would tilt to one side. I think he was doing it on purpose, but happy nonetheless. There were many families checking out Jacob as we would pass by and noting the little guy sitting up,etc. I would only be bragging if I also said that a lot of them were making comments on how cute and adorable he was, but I won't say that... ;)!