Company Picnic-Sickness Abound

So my first embarassing parental moment has happened. And we all know I don't get embarrassed too easily. Let me set the stage.

My company had their annual picnic yesterday and it was the first time a lot of my co-workers haven't seen me since this time last year, so it was great to see everyone and to introduce Jack, who wasn't himself at all. Grumpy, wouldn't let us put him down, wouldn't nap, just wiggly and uncomfortable. So yes folks, I had THAT KID, at the picnic.

Matt and I got home at around 3ish, and decided that he just needed to cool off, get into a quiet place, nurse and have a little nap. So there we are, resting comfortably and I realize my little boy is burning up. We took his temperature and there it was....102.2!!!!! Thank God we have the pediatrician we do, because they have people on call who will meet you at the office any time of the day or night.

So we put the poor little guy into the car seat and off we went. Dr. Soares examined him and he's fine, they think it's just a viral infection, but boy was I red when I had to come in and tell my co-workers that all that toy sharing may result in getting their kids sick too. There were 4 babies total there and everyone was putting everything into their mouths. I'll be waiting to hear in the next couple of days how all the other little ones are doing.

He's such a good little patient, he takes his Motrin like a champ and just wants to be held, which I don't mind in the least. Here are some pics of the event, including Jack's future wife, Lily Rudman.






Sean & Lily Rossiter, I mean Rudman

So the sickness goes on, work just sent Matt home. My Mom is there to take care of Jack and Matt, she's such a trooper! Thanks Mom!

SPUB and JAB - Reunited

Thanks to modern technology, Facebook to be exact, I was able to track down my "Bestest Friend in the Whole Wide World" from elementary and junior high school, Jen (Brown) King. We quickly made plans for a reunion so we could see each other again after about 13 years. Life, marriage, babies and who knows what else happening made us lose touch. Matt and I had the privilege of meeting her husband of 7 years, Steve, and their 10 month old daughter, Grace.

I was a little nervous to see her...would be have anything to talk about? Would we still have anything in common? We loved each other as kids, would we like each other as women?

It was like we never left each other, cried when we saw each other ran into a each others' arms for a huge hug and didn't stop talking the whole time we were there. I'm sure we drove our loving husbands nuts. I'm not so sure they got a word in edgewise. I can't wait to do it again. Love you, Jen.....

July Update

Hi All -

Oh where does the time go? Our little bundle is not so little anymore and is going to be 6 months old on Friday! He's such a little ham, laughs aloud A LOT and has decided he likes the sounds of his voice screaming. While this has been a challenge at daycare once or twice, it's quite amuzing, unless we're in public or a place with really interesting acoustics.

What a busy July we've had. Tabitha and Ed Butler and their boys, Christoper and Dylan, my Godsons, visited us from NC and came over for a cookout and to meet Jack. We could have talked and laughed all night long and it was so very wonderful to see them, it's been way too long. I think Matt gained some insight to what I was like in high school, thanks to Ed.

Jack went for a dip in Crystal Lake and seemed to like it (thanks Nana!), LOVED his first boat ride. I realize I'm a lot sexier in my head than I am in pictures so please excuse the post baby body, just focus on the child. :)

Jack met his boy cousins, Jeff and Josh and his Uncle Matt for the first time a few weekends ago when the Stallings clan came to visit. We went to the beach for he and Matt's first time. Jack loved laying on the blanket under an umbrella and took a special liking to his cousin, Jessica. Lots of giggles and rolling around for all. We miss them every day, so it was nice to see them before back to school.

Jack started eating cereal and some veggies and we're just at the beginning of fruit. I'm trying my hand at making my own baby food and so far, so good. I'll have weights and measures for the August update, we go for our 6 month checkup on August 28th.

We've been very busy which equals lots of photo ops and stories. We love you all and hope you're having a safe and happy summer. Enjoy!

Dipping my toes in the Crystal Lake

On Kennebunk Beach with Daddy

Auntie Tab, Chris & Dylan jumping right in to feed Jack!

Kennebunk Beach Mud Fight - 2008

June Update

Hi All and a Happy 4th of July!

Just our latest update on how our little Jack Attack is doing. As we approach the 5 month mark this Tuesday, his personality is really starting to show and we're having so much fun!

If it stays as hot as it has been, we're hoping our first dip in Crystal Lake will be soon, we have our gear ready for the event, including our Red Sox swimtrunks.

Jack is rolling all over the place and is trying hard to sit up if in a laying down position, apparently he's ready to see the world from a different view. :) He also tried cereal for the 1st time a couple of weeks ago and BOY does he love it. We haven't tried anything else yet, but will wait for the doctor's go-ahead before we do.

Grammie Dot and Jack have been getting along famously over the last couple of weeks. He will start daycare for 2 days a week this Thursday and Friday. While I'm is sad about it, I know it's the best thing for him to make some friends and experience being with other little ones.

The Rossiter's would also like to say WELCOME to little William Sean Dannecker, we can't wait to meet you!

Love to you all and enjoy the summer!



Nothing like a good set of pushups to start the day!


Oh Mom, why do you do such things to me?


Mmmmmm, Fudgesicle!


Play ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May Update

Summer is here and boy are we excited! We spent last weekend on Crystal Lake with Jack, Granpa Tucker and Gramma Linda and had so much fun. The air up there makes our boy sleep very soundly, which he did anyway, but he sleeps just a little longer at Grammie and Papa Beauregard's house. (They went to see The Stallings Family in VA, which is why you don't see them in these pictures.) No, we did not break in. :)

Jack is smiling A LOT now with purpose and has started to laugh when we make funny faces and noises at him. We are rolling back to belly and belly to back but are working on a complete rotation, all the way around.
He's been sleeping through the night now for over a month, thank goodness. We are truely blessed to have such a good little boy.

Matt has about 3 more weeks until he goes back to work and Grammie Dot will take over Monday through Wednesday. We found a WONDERFUL daycare for the other 2 days. We think Jack will really thrive there and make some new friends so he will be comfortable with strangers and meeting new people, but still have his one on one cuddle time with Grammie.

We love you all, enjoy the pictures!







Sorry Tucker, but Matt and I LOVE this picture, it's a riot!

April Update

Hi All -

Our little boy is getting SO big, he's such a riot too as you'll see in the attached pictures. Jack and his Daddy have been having a wonderful time at home and while Mommy misses him terribly, work is also going well.

Opening day was a big event for our little guy and he was already to go with his baseball sweatshirt on to watch the game with Dad.

Jack is on the verge of laugher, he's smiling, and cooing, but you can just tell he's going to giggle any day now. He especially likes it when Matt blows raspberries at him.

All is well in the Rossiter household, although we were very sad to hear about the fire on Aunt Gerry and Uncle Bob's farm and will ask that you send positive thoughts and prayers their way.

Love to all and happy Mother's Day!

March Update

Jack is growing VERY quickly, I can't believe he'll be 8 weeks old this Friday! Time flies and I'm sad to say I'll be going back to work on Monday, but the good news is that Matt will be home for some father/son bonding time. (Just in time for baseball season, we've got to start him young.) :)

Mima Judy came and visited with us from 2/25-3/5 and met Jack for the 1st time. It was wonderful to see her and Jack certainly loves his Mima!

Auntie Renee and Jessica came to visit at the end of March to meet Jack. It was wonderful to have them for at least a couple of days. I can't believe how big Jessica is getting, she's almost as tall as me and so beautiful.

Easter was wonderful and we got to see the whole Rossiter family together, including Auntie Amy, Sam and Lauryn. The first meeting of Great Grandmother Gerry brought me to tears. It was very special and I know my Grammie was smiling down on us that special day.

We hope all is well with all of you and send our love.