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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