Boston

Karston's three months old today and laughing more often, not just during morning play time when he often shows off his new skills (like better balance, clicking, and vocalization). This is a fun age so far!

We flew to Boston yesterday so I could attend a conference. We were worried, but Karston was great about flying! He didn't want to sit in his seat at all (he wanted to be in my lap), but he didn't complain about the flight. The flight attendant, Michael Frederick, was exceptionally kind and friendly which made the whole flight quite pleasant.

Last night, for the conference social mingle, we all went to see the Blue Man Group. All the Blue Man Group information says no children under 5, so I was worried about going. However, the social aspect of conferences is very important, so I gave it a try. Yes, it was very loud, and one of us stayed in The Charles Playhouse Lounge with Karston while the other watched, but it worked out. The staff were nice, the bar (lounge) was pleasantly non-smoking (cigarette smoke gives me hives), and the show was more interesting than a description could have convinced me. Near the end of the show, Karston announced he was only interested in cuddling with Mommy. (That means he cried loudly for anything other than me holding him. Including Daddy holding him. My ears were about done then anyway.) When the show was almost over, I was nearly dozing in the lounge when I heard a voice say "there's a baby!" In the bar of a children-discouraged location, I knew that comment was about us, so I made sure I was awake. Karston met the stage manager! He was wearing his motorcycle leathers, and made me look small; not the person you'd pick out of a crowd to make a beeline for a little baby. Karston turned on his smile because he loves eye contact, and showed off how he likes to stand (with assistance), and they had a great time.

So now that I've taken Karston places where you don't expect babies to do well or be welcome, I have to say he did well and everyone has welcomed him.