Ben is 1 month old

Today I got together with the other Moms from the support group for a play date. By play, I mean we stuff ourselves on potluck dishes while our babies lie on their blankets as we talk about the many facets of baby poop. It was fun.

Because Michael had class tonight, I decided to go out to dinner by myself. Here's a new mom tip: Pay for your meal as soon as you order, you never know when your bundle of joy is going to wake up and start screaming at the top of his (or her) lungs.

When Michael got home, he wanted to qualify for the upcoming Top Coder competition. He did that while I fed Ben and got him to bed. I love watching him sleep, he looks so precious and tiny. I think of the life he might lead and hope he will be happy. I get overwhelmed with how much I love him.