It's not easy being green

Well,

We have been taking turns here getting sick and passing it around. Strep, colds, you name it. Probably the only one here in a constant good mood is baby. We are always getting comments on how friendly and jolly Corbin is. He will wave and sometimes flirt with strangers, especially the ladies.

We worry and wonder every day whether we can make his life one of security, happiness, curiosity, and adventure. Quite a task to live up to when one considers our own challenges from day to day.

Other news (besides baby updates):

We are lining up a landscaper to rework the beds around the house and to prep the area that is soon to be a vegetable garden (pull up the sod, till the soil). Also in the works is a sand box and posts for a clothesline (shh don't tell the township trustees). I jokingly told my neighbor that the area we marked off was for the chicken coop we were going to put in >:)

Aiden stealthily grabbed a chicken bone the other day (my fault for leaving in range) and I have been appropriately punished by dog "sickness" from both ends.

Work goes well for both of us. Given the state of the economy, we really can't complain.

For those who we haven't socialized with or spoken to much lately, we are sorry. Between illnesses and projects, and adapting to our new schedule for Corbin, we are a bit trapped in our own universe. But we will come out of hiding eventually!

Now for baby pic:

Baby roll (guest post by Lee)

I'm filling in for Jean tonight, as she is exhausted and catching some much needed rest. She will fill in more details with a post on Monday. For now, I'll update you on our favorite topic - Corbin! He had his 4 month pediatrician visit, and weighed in at just over 13 pounds. He's 23 3/4" long.

He seems to be hitting all the 4 month milestones, except we have not coaxed a laugh out of him yet. Given that, he seems to be a jolly and happy baby most of the time. If you smile at him you are likely to get a big smile back.

As the title of this post suggests, we had a Corbin first! He rolled from his tummy to his back, several times. He is still perfecting this maneuver, but seems quite pleased with himself at what he has learned to do. No rolling from back to tummy yet, but I suspect he will be rolling all over the place before long.