Happy Baby II: Electric Boogaloo
I agree with everything Andrea said, Evan is growing up. We have seen a marked diffrence in his "being," for lack of a better word. He is amazing to watch. When he's angry, he has so much control over his head and body that he looks like a real baby (when he's relaxed he's still kinda marshmellowy, but that's ok, marshmellow babies are the best babies). He hangs out more now, which is wonderful. For the last few weeks, when he was awake he was fussy and sleep was the only refuge. Now, since the weekend or so, he just sorta lounges around. He'll lay in our arms, sit on our lap and, best of all, lay in his bassinette. All without screaming bloody murder, in fact, he looks slightly amused. He's developed a smirk, a sideways glance and the beginnings of a coo. The pucker thing is fun, too and we'll have pictures of that soon.

I wonder how much of his "maturing" has to do with our "maturing." I think we are finally getting a better feel for this parenting thing, though we're not masters by a long shot. The fact that he now lays in his bassinette without screaming may have a little to do with us not rushing in like the calvary at the slightest bleet. We also don't mind the crying as much as at first, but then again, his crying isn't as stress inducing as it was. I dunno. I think we're finally getting to know our roles and responsibilities a bit more. I guess that means everything will change completely now and we'll be left wondering what the hell we're supposed to do...

On a non-baby note, what are your impressions of hypnotherapy? I was thinking about seeing one for some help with weight-loss, but in my research I've found mixed impressions on their effectiveness. I've read that people with hightened imaginations take to hypnotism whereas total skeptics are unable to be affected. Has anyone used a hypnotherapist? How cool would it be to BE a hypnothereapist? Would you become drunk with power? Click on the comments button below to reply, or drop me a line at jerry(at)stumpvalley(dot)com.

Meanwhile, check this guy out... Bill Blank Hypnotherapist/Keeper of the Meaning of Life.

Onward and upward.

P.S. This is a joke link. I would never take this guy seriously. Thanks for everyone's concern. Also, sorry for the troubles with the comments. I'm using a service called enetation and they are hit and miss sometimes. Refresh if you don't see the link.

P.S.S. Thanks for everyone's excellent advice. I've contacted a few hypnotherepists and have found a couple that seem "grounded." I'm very suprised by how many of y'all aren't skeptical about hypnotism. I sorta am skeptical, but sounds very interesting.