Date/Week: October 19th; week 43
My Total weight gain/loss:
His Stats:
What I am looking forward to: I'd love a full night's sleep - perhaps if we stay at the hotel after the St. Andrew's Ball...
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Liam - Week 43
Date/Week: October 19th; week 43
What I am looking forward to: I'd love a full night's sleep - perhaps if we stay at the hotel after the St. Andrew's Ball...
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Liam - Week 42
Date/Week: October 12th; week 42
Milestones: Liam has bronchiolitis = it is so upsetting to hear him wheeze. I am so scared that he may have to be admitted into the hospital. Thankfully, he appears to be doing quite well at home. He doesn't like apple flavoured pedialyte. He had his first school pictures on Tuesday.
Developmental Progress: His copying is getting better. If you call him he generally comes. He'll carry on a conversation with you if you oblige. He dances and bobs in tune to the music. Even when sick he is so curious and is able to undo latches, press buttons and pull up stickers and paper. He's always exploring
Energy level: I'm maybe two steps behind Liam in the being sick department. I fell as if I have been hit by a ton of bricks. I hope to get some rest and get back to Chapters 1 & 3 this weekend. I've had to cancel highland because I can barely breathe, let alone dance and talk at the same time.
Thoughts and Feelings? It was my busy week at work and it was interrupted thanks to Liam's diagnosis. I am so grateful to our families for helping out so much this week. I couldn't imagine living anywhere without family with small children. I would have been lost this week without the additional help.
That said, the week had me thinking about the future and wanting to slow down a bit in order to enjoy family walks like we had on Sunday. I know sometimes are just busy but I need to make those walks and visits to the Aquarium and lazy Saturday mornings with my boys just a great a priority!
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the holiday season! Having a crafting afternoon (perhaps first Sunday in November...) or even doing a crafting fundraiser for our dancers; baking on a Sunday afternoon; getting the proposal to my committee by month's end; turkey in November; Christmas trees and decorations; our annual letter; Liam's 1st birthday; a new nephew; considerations of what 2012 will bring...
Milestones: Liam has bronchiolitis = it is so upsetting to hear him wheeze. I am so scared that he may have to be admitted into the hospital. Thankfully, he appears to be doing quite well at home. He doesn't like apple flavoured pedialyte. He had his first school pictures on Tuesday.
Developmental Progress: His copying is getting better. If you call him he generally comes. He'll carry on a conversation with you if you oblige. He dances and bobs in tune to the music. Even when sick he is so curious and is able to undo latches, press buttons and pull up stickers and paper. He's always exploring
Energy level: I'm maybe two steps behind Liam in the being sick department. I fell as if I have been hit by a ton of bricks. I hope to get some rest and get back to Chapters 1 & 3 this weekend. I've had to cancel highland because I can barely breathe, let alone dance and talk at the same time.
Thoughts and Feelings? It was my busy week at work and it was interrupted thanks to Liam's diagnosis. I am so grateful to our families for helping out so much this week. I couldn't imagine living anywhere without family with small children. I would have been lost this week without the additional help.
That said, the week had me thinking about the future and wanting to slow down a bit in order to enjoy family walks like we had on Sunday. I know sometimes are just busy but I need to make those walks and visits to the Aquarium and lazy Saturday mornings with my boys just a great a priority!
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the holiday season! Having a crafting afternoon (perhaps first Sunday in November...) or even doing a crafting fundraiser for our dancers; baking on a Sunday afternoon; getting the proposal to my committee by month's end; turkey in November; Christmas trees and decorations; our annual letter; Liam's 1st birthday; a new nephew; considerations of what 2012 will bring...
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Liam - Week 41
Date/Week: October 5th; week 41
Milestones: new foods: blue corn taco shells. back to his regular routine after vacation; 9 month doctor's visit and shot; first fall from standing where his lip was injured (and first accident report from school)
Developmental Progress: He's copying more sounds. He can respond to some requests (no - arms up - more - hi).
Energy level: I am so tired... and there is so much to do
Thoughts and Feelings? Another busy week for our household and an additional busy one to follow. I just want some time to regroup. That said, I look at my two guys and am so grateful for what I have been blessed with!
What I am looking forward to: Hoping for a craft afternoon on Oct 23; Getting into the holiday season!
My Total weight gain/loss:
His Stats:
Thoughts and Feelings? Another busy week for our household and an additional busy one to follow. I just want some time to regroup. That said, I look at my two guys and am so grateful for what I have been blessed with!
What I am looking forward to: Hoping for a craft afternoon on Oct 23; Getting into the holiday season!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Liam - Week 40
Date/Week: September 28th; week 40
Milestones: Liam's 9 months old! New foods: zucchini, kale, animal crackers; first visit to a petting zoo and an apple orchard; first visit to the Lego store; wearing some 12 month clothing!
Developmental Progress: He's holding on to things with one hand when he stands; he specifically called me 'mum-mum' (which was different from 'ba-ba-ba0ba' and 'da-da-da-da' plus he was coming to me when he did it so we've taken it as official).
Energy level: Not much sleep because it has been a difficult teething week. So far the trend has continued into our vacation with the addition of a cold...
Thoughts and Feelings?It was a tough week with a sick baby while abroad. We've come home exhausted and with a bit of a cold ourselves. Plus it's going to be hectic through to Oct 15th. But it is fall so I am happy...
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the holiday season!
My Total weight gain/loss: -34.6 lbs
His Stats: 18 lbs 5 oz ; 28 inches long
Thoughts and Feelings?It was a tough week with a sick baby while abroad. We've come home exhausted and with a bit of a cold ourselves. Plus it's going to be hectic through to Oct 15th. But it is fall so I am happy...
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the holiday season!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Boston - September 26
We got up fairly early. Liam was a bit under the weather still, so we let him sleep. Meanwhile Marisa's new computer arrived. Unfortunately HP hadn't finished configuring it and we spent a long time on the phone trying to sort it out. We eventually escaped and decided to go to lunch at John Harvard's. This was very good again. We spent the rest of the day picking up things Marisa wanted from various places. I finally managed to get her anniversary gift, which had been set aside at the shop since last Thursday.We picked up some pizza for dinner and went back to the hotel.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Boston - September 25
We set off to have breakfast at IHOP in Shrewsbury. We followed the directions, but somehow I managed to turn off into St Annes Church yard just before a service. We turned around and then tried to escape the way we came. This was one way, so we drove around the car park again looking for an exit. I remarked that someone was trying to tell me something.
After going around the houses (literally) for about 10 minutes we arrived. We had a bit of a wait until we were given a table. I ordered the corned beef hash omlette. This came with hash browns and 3 large pancakes. Marisa also had an omlette. We managed most of it between us. Liam helped a little bit, but most of what he had he left on the floor.
After this we travelled north to the Davis Farmland. Here we saw and fed the llamas, sheep and goats. Liam went in the pygmy goat pen and was enjoying the baby goats. They had several rare species, such as a Highland cow. We also saw the chicken coop and reptile house. Liam was fascinated with the cockerel.
Following this we went to the apple orchard and picked a half peck. They had macintosh and courtland apples in the field. They also had a tub full of pumpkins. We went back to the farm and had lunch before the Birds of Prey demonstration. They had several Bs of P including the Great Horned Owl, Screech Owl, Turkey Vulture, Red Tailed hawk, Peregrine Falcon and Kestrel. They had all been permanently injured as a result of the impact of man and so were being taken care of in a permanent animal shelter.
We took a slightly longer route back to Natick and then a little later drove to Chef Orient and had a very nice hibatchi meal. Liam was staring at the chef as he twirled his knives, banged and clashed his equipment and then jumped back when the chef built the onion ring volcano. Unfortuntely he got rather fussy during dinner so we had to pass him back and forth. Afterwards we headed back to the hotel.
After going around the houses (literally) for about 10 minutes we arrived. We had a bit of a wait until we were given a table. I ordered the corned beef hash omlette. This came with hash browns and 3 large pancakes. Marisa also had an omlette. We managed most of it between us. Liam helped a little bit, but most of what he had he left on the floor.
After this we travelled north to the Davis Farmland. Here we saw and fed the llamas, sheep and goats. Liam went in the pygmy goat pen and was enjoying the baby goats. They had several rare species, such as a Highland cow. We also saw the chicken coop and reptile house. Liam was fascinated with the cockerel.
Following this we went to the apple orchard and picked a half peck. They had macintosh and courtland apples in the field. They also had a tub full of pumpkins. We went back to the farm and had lunch before the Birds of Prey demonstration. They had several Bs of P including the Great Horned Owl, Screech Owl, Turkey Vulture, Red Tailed hawk, Peregrine Falcon and Kestrel. They had all been permanently injured as a result of the impact of man and so were being taken care of in a permanent animal shelter.
We took a slightly longer route back to Natick and then a little later drove to Chef Orient and had a very nice hibatchi meal. Liam was staring at the chef as he twirled his knives, banged and clashed his equipment and then jumped back when the chef built the onion ring volcano. Unfortuntely he got rather fussy during dinner so we had to pass him back and forth. Afterwards we headed back to the hotel.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Boston - September 24
After a night where we all saw every hour we tried to sleep in a bit. We then visited Home Depot, had some McDonalds and Christmas Tree Shops and set out for Wrentham to meet Carrie, Peter and Ellie. The GPS irritated us during this trip - we took forever to drive through Framingham thanks to people who had difficulty using the roundabout.
The outlet mall parking lot was rammed. It took us about 20 minutes to find parking. It was great meeting each other's little ones for the first tome. we did some shopping but the stores were really crowded so we walked out of quite a few. The kids benefitted the most from the shopping...and I did pick up some deals at Kate Spade.
We headed to Natick for dinner. Unfortunately Cheesecake Factory had a very long wait. We tried another restaurant and finally settled on chinese and thai food at the Food Court. It was still fun and the kids were too adorable.
The outlet mall parking lot was rammed. It took us about 20 minutes to find parking. It was great meeting each other's little ones for the first tome. we did some shopping but the stores were really crowded so we walked out of quite a few. The kids benefitted the most from the shopping...and I did pick up some deals at Kate Spade.
We headed to Natick for dinner. Unfortunately Cheesecake Factory had a very long wait. We tried another restaurant and finally settled on chinese and thai food at the Food Court. It was still fun and the kids were too adorable.
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