We packed Isaac up and made the trek to enjoy the event, and I was so thankful Isaac did so well. I'm still working through my anxiety over taking him out and all that it entails and all the what ifs that trail along with it. To my surprise, Isaac slept almost the whole time. I couldn't believe he was out like a light for so long, especially with all of the crowd noise, music, and friends oohing and aahhing over him. He woke up just before the fireworks started, which was perfect timing. And then as anticipated, he decided he was hungry shortly thereafter. What I didn't think of was that Oh yeah, fireworks are loud and make a lot of noise!! All of a sudden as I'm coordinating feeding Isaac while Kevin plugs his left ear and his right ear is soundly held against my chest, I'm having thoughts like, "I'm such a bad mom! Why did I bring him here? I can't believe I didn't think about how much noise fireworks make! We're way out here in the park, and there's no shelter! What if he freaks out; what do I do?? Everyone probably thinks I'm crazy for bringing a 3 1/2 week old out here..."
But you know Isaac did so well! He was chowin' down and mesmerized by the light show. Other kids were screaming in fear at the noise, but Isaac was enchanted and seemed to be just fine. As Kevin put it, he'd let us know if he wasn't happy. I'm not going to lie, although the fireworks were cool, I was REALLY glad when they ended! Although I got a little nervous through out the event, all in all it was a fun time out with friends.
trying to act normal...
first annual Fire and Ice picture
Alex & Leslie
some friends Alex, Leslie, Krista, Jaimie and Amanda... Frank was likely chasing Levi somewhere, and Autumn and Mark were missing... ;)
Jake & Kevin goofing off ... as usual
4 comments:
Looks like fun ... I was wondering what happened to Fire in the Sky. We were in CA over the 4th so I didn't really think about it then. I'm super impressed with feeding the little guy in public ... with fireworks. I have never (not once) fed my children in public! I give you a lot of credit!!! I just don't have those smooth skills!
Okay ... that sounded strange. I do feed my children in public ... just not ... you know :)
man, i can sympathize with you! it's a nerve racking thing when you are trying to coordinate everything and remember to bring everything. what keving told you was good:) it does get easier with time, but i think it's great you guys got out even if it was a little crazy. my sister bought me a "hooter hider" for feeding kenna. i don't know if you've heard of these, but they're awesome. i think they're called "baby alaite" (?) now. anyway, it's a huge piece of fabric with a strap to go around your neck. there's a couple other bells and whistles but it's great because it covers really well and is a light weight fabric so the kiddo doesn't get so hot underneath. eventually it gets more natural when you have to feed them in public. good luck girl!
I'd love to take the credit for being so smooth, but I bottle fed him there. I'm not that good - yet!! Anyhow, I think I'll need quite a bit more time getting used to this whole breastfeeding thing before I attempt it out there in the world... in a quiet corner where no one will notice me. ;)
My sister-in-law made me a "hooter hider" too, and it's really handy. I have used it a couple of times at home just to practice. :)
Rachel
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