Memories and First Laugh

Joshua with Uncle Adam and cousin Lily.

This past week, as most of you know, we went with my family on a looooong anticipated family trip to Disneyworld. It was a wonderful trip, albeit a different kind of vacation now that we have a little one in tow.

My favorite moments were seeing my family members getting to know Joshua.  Where we live far apart, most of them had not met him yet.  My sweet five year old niece took to him immediately and took it upon herself to give instructions on how to care for the baby to anyone else holding him.  Where he doesn't have siblings,  she told me that when he gets older,  he can call her sister since he doesn't have any.  So sweet.

Hugs with Aunt Alicia

Cuddles with Uncle Ben

Waiting in line is fine with my cousin Breeawn. 

In the Kwik-E-Mart with Grandma because it was chilly outside. 

In the Three Broomsticks with Grandpa and Aunt Amber

Aunt Jill taking care of me while Mom and Dad explore Gringott's Bank.

Eating for Aunt Melissa.  Huzzah!

My runner-up experiences were when we happened to get to meet Joy from Inside Out and Winnie the Pooh.  The actors playing those characters and their support staff were lovely and amazing.  Joshua was interested in and reached out to both of them.

The final night of our trip held a sweet first- Joshua's first laugh.  He's laughed in his sleep,  but never at something we've done.  I was blowing against the bottom of his feet and the laugh came bubbling out- a nice contrast to the farting noises that I was making on his feet,  lol.

As far as his health goes,  he's still fighting us on eating and just doesn't eat much.  He seemed excited about his first cereal,  but now has lost interest in it and won't eat it. Ugh! Tonight,  though,  Paul discovered that Joshua (momentarily at least) likes bananas. Let's hope it lasts. It's really stressful to hear over and over again how small he is. I know he's small and we're doing everything we can think of to remedy it. It just might take awhile.