We missed our swimming today, and we skipped going up to Snohomish. Mommy's not feeling well, Gives me a good opportunity to upload some new pictures though.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
9/29 New Photos
Last week, I came home from school to a very cranky Liam. Krysti took a bunch of pictures to keep Liam happy until I got home. He loves the camera. Smart thinking!
We missed our swimming today, and we skipped going up to Snohomish. Mommy's not feeling well, Gives me a good opportunity to upload some new pictures though.
We missed our swimming today, and we skipped going up to Snohomish. Mommy's not feeling well, Gives me a good opportunity to upload some new pictures though.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
9/20-9/26 Happy Birthday Auntie Katie!
Today is Katie's birthday. No colorful collage for Katie... but people's birthdays are special. So today I told Liam stories about when Katie and I were little.
The last week has been eventful. Uncle Trevor visited on Saturday, and we went to early breakfast at the Sunny Side (a/k/a Sunbreak? Sunrise?). Then we went to the Y for his swim lesson. He's kicking very well, and he dunked without too much concern. The instructor encouraged us to see if the babies know how to push the water out of their mouths after a dunk. Liam tried. He also blows bubbles a little. Baby steps.
The weather has turned nice again for a few days. On Monday afternoon Shannon, and Baby Dev joined us for a walk. We went over to a new park, where Liam tried the baby swing. He wasn't sure at first, but after a while, he liked it.
Not sure how much Liam weighs this week, but he moved up a notch in clothes. Luckily we still have hand-me-downs from the troops. :-)
The last week has been eventful. Uncle Trevor visited on Saturday, and we went to early breakfast at the Sunny Side (a/k/a Sunbreak? Sunrise?). Then we went to the Y for his swim lesson. He's kicking very well, and he dunked without too much concern. The instructor encouraged us to see if the babies know how to push the water out of their mouths after a dunk. Liam tried. He also blows bubbles a little. Baby steps.
The weather has turned nice again for a few days. On Monday afternoon Shannon, and Baby Dev joined us for a walk. We went over to a new park, where Liam tried the baby swing. He wasn't sure at first, but after a while, he liked it.
Not sure how much Liam weighs this week, but he moved up a notch in clothes. Luckily we still have hand-me-downs from the troops. :-)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
September 15th: Bean's Busy Day
Today Bean went swimming twice. Normally we go once a week, but today we had our first swim lesson AND Nina-Simone's first birthday party. So at 10 AM Liam and Daddy jumped into the pool at the YMCA and then at 1PM, Liam and I explored the new Federal Way Community Center pool.
The swim lesson focused on getting used to the water. They played some baby games, like ring-around-the-rosie. Liam adored his morning swim with Daddy! I worried that he might be too tired to swim at the birthday party. Luckily he slept between the two swimming adventures, so he was ready to go once we hit the pool for the second time. We walked through the water (1.5-2 feet deep), sat in the shallow part (a few inches deep) and played in the various water toys at the spray playground. Someday he'll try the lazy river and the water slide, but not just yet.
The swim lesson focused on getting used to the water. They played some baby games, like ring-around-the-rosie. Liam adored his morning swim with Daddy! I worried that he might be too tired to swim at the birthday party. Luckily he slept between the two swimming adventures, so he was ready to go once we hit the pool for the second time. We walked through the water (1.5-2 feet deep), sat in the shallow part (a few inches deep) and played in the various water toys at the spray playground. Someday he'll try the lazy river and the water slide, but not just yet.
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| Swimming |
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Aug. 28 to Sept. 14: Catching up
I never imagined we would be THIS busy. Gone are those days where we just hung out and ate/slept all day.
But who would want to? We're trying to steal every last drop of sunshine to propel us through those perpetually damp days in early spring. The Seattle weather in September is one of the reasons I'll live here forever.
The end of summer means the start of birthday season here at the Power House. In September alone we have (in order) Imants, Daddy, Nina-Simone, Auntie Karry, Auntie Lynda, Nana, and Auntie Katie. Liam sends brithday kisses, of course.
Daddy's birthday was last week. We celebrated in a low-key fashion. Liam made daddy a picture. Lester and I have been inseparable for a decade now. Can hardly believe Syracuse was that long ago. After dinner, Lest and I toasted the acquantence who introduced the two of us way back when on Lester's birthday.
On Friday Liam went to the doc for his 6-month visit. Liam's at 75% for weight, 50% for head circumference and 25% for length. So he's in good shape, except for a few little things. His eye seems to get irritated easily, and his head isn't perfectly round. We aren't worried about either situation; just things to monitor. The eye requires drops, and we are supposed to call a specialist about his head shape. I think his head is the same shape as Lester's... but the doc thinks we should get it checked to rule out problems. I hate to think about what she'll want to rule out when she learns Liam's inherited Daddy's British teeth.
Over the weekend Liam developed hives, most likely in response to his shots. He was rather uncomfortable for a while, but now most of the spots are gone. The hives could also be a reaction to food, but we still are rather cautious about the new foods. Lately he's added eaten peas, bananas and necterines. Yum.
Thanks to Krysti, Liam now is a jumping boy. She set up Carter's outgrown jumperoo, and Liam now jumps for short bursts. He still doesn't have the strength to go for much longer than 15 minutes, but he really loves being active.
Carter and Krysti are still hanging out with us... Liam loves having them around. When Carter spends the night with his Dad, Liam seems to miss him. And then when they are back together, they smile at each other, pat each other on the head and then play. Babies really aren't meant to play together at this age, but these boys do.
We also hung out with Devin a little this week. Dev's getting big enough that (with help) he can sit in with us on the floor. Liam gets to be the 'big boy' and he just watches Devin. Liam's such a little Zen Baby; so quiet, peaceful and gentle. It's really nice having a friend the same age (reletively) so close. As it turns out though, Devin's not the new kid on the block anymore. Over the weekend, an 'It's a Girl!' balloon showed up a few houses down. Must be something about living right next to a park. :-)
Liam spent a little time at school with me this week too. Yesterday we went to the school library for our 'Read' photo. Our librarian is taking photos of faculty reading their favorite books. I jokingly said the only book I get to read these days is Liam's 'Twinkle Twinkle' bedtime story. We discussed it for a bit, and then it was decided; Liam and I would pose for a 'Read' poster while reading his favorite book. The photo is really cute. I think Liam wound up eating the book.
On September 7th Liam weighed 17.9lbs.
But who would want to? We're trying to steal every last drop of sunshine to propel us through those perpetually damp days in early spring. The Seattle weather in September is one of the reasons I'll live here forever.
The end of summer means the start of birthday season here at the Power House. In September alone we have (in order) Imants, Daddy, Nina-Simone, Auntie Karry, Auntie Lynda, Nana, and Auntie Katie. Liam sends brithday kisses, of course.
Daddy's birthday was last week. We celebrated in a low-key fashion. Liam made daddy a picture. Lester and I have been inseparable for a decade now. Can hardly believe Syracuse was that long ago. After dinner, Lest and I toasted the acquantence who introduced the two of us way back when on Lester's birthday.
On Friday Liam went to the doc for his 6-month visit. Liam's at 75% for weight, 50% for head circumference and 25% for length. So he's in good shape, except for a few little things. His eye seems to get irritated easily, and his head isn't perfectly round. We aren't worried about either situation; just things to monitor. The eye requires drops, and we are supposed to call a specialist about his head shape. I think his head is the same shape as Lester's... but the doc thinks we should get it checked to rule out problems. I hate to think about what she'll want to rule out when she learns Liam's inherited Daddy's British teeth.
Over the weekend Liam developed hives, most likely in response to his shots. He was rather uncomfortable for a while, but now most of the spots are gone. The hives could also be a reaction to food, but we still are rather cautious about the new foods. Lately he's added eaten peas, bananas and necterines. Yum.
Thanks to Krysti, Liam now is a jumping boy. She set up Carter's outgrown jumperoo, and Liam now jumps for short bursts. He still doesn't have the strength to go for much longer than 15 minutes, but he really loves being active.
Carter and Krysti are still hanging out with us... Liam loves having them around. When Carter spends the night with his Dad, Liam seems to miss him. And then when they are back together, they smile at each other, pat each other on the head and then play. Babies really aren't meant to play together at this age, but these boys do.
We also hung out with Devin a little this week. Dev's getting big enough that (with help) he can sit in with us on the floor. Liam gets to be the 'big boy' and he just watches Devin. Liam's such a little Zen Baby; so quiet, peaceful and gentle. It's really nice having a friend the same age (reletively) so close. As it turns out though, Devin's not the new kid on the block anymore. Over the weekend, an 'It's a Girl!' balloon showed up a few houses down. Must be something about living right next to a park. :-)
Liam spent a little time at school with me this week too. Yesterday we went to the school library for our 'Read' photo. Our librarian is taking photos of faculty reading their favorite books. I jokingly said the only book I get to read these days is Liam's 'Twinkle Twinkle' bedtime story. We discussed it for a bit, and then it was decided; Liam and I would pose for a 'Read' poster while reading his favorite book. The photo is really cute. I think Liam wound up eating the book.On September 7th Liam weighed 17.9lbs.
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