He looks so handsome in green. Who says it isn't easy?
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Some Cute Pics of My Little Man
I wish I had a baby that was happy more of the time. This one is so grumpy.....
Valentine's Day Came Early ! ! !
Thanks Great Grandma C for the Valentine's. As you can see Liam very much enjoyed his. He is obviously a boy genius who can already read. Granted he then tried to eat the card, but hey who's to say it wasn't edible?
Friday, February 10, 2006
A Boy and His Dog(S)
Liam LOVES everything about the dogs. Now that he has better coordination, he can reach out lightening fast and grab a handful of Xena hair. Luckily she doesn't seem to mind. We've been going in the backyard these past few afternoons, and throwing the ball for Xena. Liam sits in my lap and every single time she brings the ball back, she gently puts it in Liam's lap and he races to grab some fur. It is a game for both of them and neither seems to tire of it! The above pictures are funny because, Xena, by far the smartest dog I've ever known, laid down right infront of the moving swing. Each time Liam swung forward his feet smacked her in the face. Over and over and over. I think she liked it. For sure she didn't mind. Then she licked his feet like Bailey licks Xena to make her happy. It tickled and Liam was really laughing. I expect Riley to get hit by the swing, and boy does she! But Riley doesn't expect it, even when it happens over and over and over, each time she is like, "Hi---hey you hit me! Hi--- hey you hit me! Hi---hey you hit me!" What was that saying I heard once: the definition of insantiy is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Something like that.
We made some real progress today. He finally got the hang of his Johnny Jumper and seemed to really enjoy it and he did soooo good eating peaches and rice ceral today. So good in fact I cut him off. He was opening his mouth before I even had the spoon ready and hardly making a mess at all. Well... that is the many times he timed it right. Sometimes he closed his mouth right as the spoon got close and the peaches ended up all over his face. But mostly he did amazingly well. Those books way underestimated babies like Liam when they said eating solids was a skill that usually took weeks. He got it right from the very beginning. What can I say, he is a baby that takes his food very seriously! Signing off for now, I love you guys!
Thursday, February 09, 2006
THE BEST PICTURE OF THE CUTEST BABY IN THE WORLD
Don't you just want to hug him!
He is laughing at Bailey in this picture. He LOOOOOOVES Bailey. Luckily I think he is growing on her!
More of the Cutest Baby in the World ! ! !
Am I biased? I think not. Look at this little guy! We got him an outdoor swing so I could push him while I throw the ball for Xena but he is actually happier down a little lower where he can watch the dogs. He does like the swing though. It has been so nice here in the afternoons. I was glad he got to wear this outfit before he out grows in a few...minutes. There are so many cute, "Onesies" that he won't ever wear because it is usually cold right now. That is ok, I will save them for the next baby! I cannot believe how fast he is changing. Right now he just discovered faces. He loves to reach out and touch your nose and your mouth, your chin and--OUCH! Sometimes an eye. Also he can reach out and grab an object so fast. No more herky jerky movements and near misses. It is incredible to watch. I have been picking up shifts on Chris' days off to help make things a little less tight and I have been soooo blessed that it has not interfered with still pretty much getting to be a stay at home Mama. Well that is all for now, love you guys!
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Like Father Like Son......???
Look at Little Man flirting with an older woman! That is my friend's 2 year old, Rhyannon. I went to the park with her mom, who is a new friend from my MOMS group and her other child, a 5 year old named Ian. It was a very nice day but I was dismayed at the actions of most of the children at the playground. Exclusionary, mean, inappropriate, cliquish are just a few of the words I can use to describe them. 4 and 5 year olds. It really upset me to think that in just a few years, Liam will be running around a playground, possibly with such...well, brats! And I am reminded again at what a wonderful job, friends of mine like Sabrina, Alicia and Sara are doing with their children. I pray that at the time Liam is ready for playground romping, we are settled in a community with other Christian families. Well that is all for now, love you guys!
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Thanks Grandpa B and Grandmalinda ! ! !
I had a great day at work and Liam had a great time at home. I am so sleepy so I will write more tomorrow!
Thursday, February 02, 2006
I AM READING "THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK"
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Ah-Ha! I Caught Them! Finally!
Oh those elusive teeth could not hide from my picture taking ability forever! Aren't they the cutest teeth ever!!!!! He got them 2 weeks ago and I just couldn't get them photographed! Grandmalinda and Grandpa B are coming on Saturday. We are very excited. We are also excited because Grandpa B is all done with his radiation treatments. Fantastic! Well that is all for now, I am loving you all. We miss you!
Monday, January 30, 2006
A Day In the Life of Liam Land
(Pictures will be added later. Chris is babysitting and he said he would get take some for me to add. He always gets the best pictures.)
So since my parents are babysitting on Super Bowl Sunday, my Mom wanted to know a rough outline of Liam's daily routine. I thought I would share a day in the life of Liam. All times are approximate, all details are subject to change with out notification. Offers void where prohibited:
Midnightish- Liam fusses very quietly until fed. When he sees the bottle he opens his little mouth like a fish and goes, "uh uh" until he is given the bottle. This takes 5-10 min then straight back to bed where he puts himself to sleep by sucking on the shoulder fabric of his outfit.
4am-ish- Second bottle 5-10 min, puts himself to sleep by sucking on his shoulder.
6ish- 3rd bottle ditto on details. Sometimes will begin singing in attempt to make this time for wake up. Mom NEVER falls for this, she rolls over and falls asleep and eventually baby gives up.
7:30 This is the most consistent of all habits. Almost on the dot: The singing begins. He talks, laughs, fusses and sings. If I am super tired I let him do this for about 15 min while I cram in some extra ZZZZZs
7:15-8:30 Pop my head up over the railing and say, "Good Morning!" To which he ALWAYS grins at me. Pick him up and prop him up on the pillow on the bed in his room. Lay down next to him and doze for a few extra minutes while he plays with his hands. Usually he turns his head and watches, smiling sweetly. When he starts putting his feet in the air, I wake myself up again. He is prompting me for what comes next every morning. Unzip the sleep sack so he can look at his feet. Still laying next to him on the pillow, lift his feet so he can see them better and touch them. Then he will arch his back and look at the window until you open the blinds. Back to the feet. Time for you to play with Toe-sies. First you sit up and face him, rub them together, then you clap them together, then you sniff them and say, "Whew stinky "B" feet!" and then you put them on your cheeks (one foot per cheek) and say "Ching ching ching, " then put them on his cheeks and say, "Ping ping ping" at which point he will laugh because he thinks this is great. Repeat until he seems bored. Then lay down and put him on your chest for tummy time. Do this until he seems bored. Diaper and clothing change. Clothing must have no feet because he likes to have his feet out in the morning, if you attempt to apply socks, they will be removed by said baby. Make sure every time you change his diaper you turn on the yellow stoplight. If you forget, he will remind you by staring at the light. He will then look up and backwards for Daddy, but you have to remind him Daddy is at works but he love him. Then apply massive quantities of zerberts to the belly region. To which baby will smile placatingly at you, because he hasn't decided why parents find this funny, but we are optimistic he will one day laugh. Pick up baby and take him to the bathroom mirror so he can say good morning to the other baby.
8:30-10ish Put Liam in his "entertainer" and place "entertainer" and baby in the kitchen. Reverse the order on that... Then do dishes and fix yourself breakfast. Scoot baby/entertainer into TV room and watch TV while eating breakfast. If baby fusses, give baby your undivided attention and he will again be happy. Put Liam in bark-a-lounger and take a shower. Make sure you place him next to the back door so he can watch the dogs go by and while in the shower, talk to him and sing. Preferably "Jerry the big giraffe." Get out of shower and make embarASSed jokes about mooning the baby. Make sure when you brush your teeth you face him so he can watch and laugh. Then brush his 2 teeth with his baby brush and mango fruit safe toothpaste.
10-11ish Nap then bottle or bottle then nap, just play it by ear. He can sleep in bed with you or in his bark a lounger.
11-12:30 Clean or whatever, just put him in his swing or on his mat or wherever he can see you.
12:30ish- This is lately his bigger nap, put him in his crib and close the door with monitor on. Blanket on, tuck him in kiss forehead and say "It's nap time!" like it is the greatest thing. Sneak back in later to take picture or just stare adoringly.
12:30-2pm Mama plays on Internet and watches TV
2pm- Liam wakes up, we run errands
3ish Attempt to feed the baby rice mush and peaches.
3:15-3:30 Clean up the mess feeding the baby caused, or let dog in to lick floor and baby.
3:30 Daddy comes home, change of guard, Mama takes a nap or finishes vacuuming or reads a book or pretends to do one of the above so she can have a moment alone.
4pm ish -Bottle and he and Daddy play on the Internet, play video games, do tummy time with heavy emphasis on practicing rolling over and other manly things.
5-6pm Liam takes a nap time in his chair. Not before compalining loudly.
6-6:30 Make dinner, hang out or bathe increasingly grumpy baby.
6:30-7pm Bedtime Routine: Put on the red stoplight. Sing "You don't have to put on a red light. Rooooooxane." Lube and change baby. Put on a sleeper sack suit. Baby will laugh and become extremely fun and happy. Do not be fooled, it is a trick. Hand baby to Daddy who will feed night time bottle. Turn on mobile and leave the room.
7pm-midnight ish FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sleep, watch TV, throw a party. Er, ignore the last one....
Was that detailed enough? Probably too much info. You might want to print this and save it to refer back to, as needed, just in case. If he fusses for no reason, it is usually because he is too warm. Diaper changes are as needed, no predictable indicator except sniff test. Bottles are on a demand basis, if he is done or doesn't want it he will pretend to drink but then let the milk fall out of his mouth. I guess he just doesn't want to hurt my feelings....
Love you guys!!!!!!
So since my parents are babysitting on Super Bowl Sunday, my Mom wanted to know a rough outline of Liam's daily routine. I thought I would share a day in the life of Liam. All times are approximate, all details are subject to change with out notification. Offers void where prohibited:
Midnightish- Liam fusses very quietly until fed. When he sees the bottle he opens his little mouth like a fish and goes, "uh uh" until he is given the bottle. This takes 5-10 min then straight back to bed where he puts himself to sleep by sucking on the shoulder fabric of his outfit.
4am-ish- Second bottle 5-10 min, puts himself to sleep by sucking on his shoulder.
6ish- 3rd bottle ditto on details. Sometimes will begin singing in attempt to make this time for wake up. Mom NEVER falls for this, she rolls over and falls asleep and eventually baby gives up.
7:30 This is the most consistent of all habits. Almost on the dot: The singing begins. He talks, laughs, fusses and sings. If I am super tired I let him do this for about 15 min while I cram in some extra ZZZZZs
7:15-8:30 Pop my head up over the railing and say, "Good Morning!" To which he ALWAYS grins at me. Pick him up and prop him up on the pillow on the bed in his room. Lay down next to him and doze for a few extra minutes while he plays with his hands. Usually he turns his head and watches, smiling sweetly. When he starts putting his feet in the air, I wake myself up again. He is prompting me for what comes next every morning. Unzip the sleep sack so he can look at his feet. Still laying next to him on the pillow, lift his feet so he can see them better and touch them. Then he will arch his back and look at the window until you open the blinds. Back to the feet. Time for you to play with Toe-sies. First you sit up and face him, rub them together, then you clap them together, then you sniff them and say, "Whew stinky "B" feet!" and then you put them on your cheeks (one foot per cheek) and say "Ching ching ching, " then put them on his cheeks and say, "Ping ping ping" at which point he will laugh because he thinks this is great. Repeat until he seems bored. Then lay down and put him on your chest for tummy time. Do this until he seems bored. Diaper and clothing change. Clothing must have no feet because he likes to have his feet out in the morning, if you attempt to apply socks, they will be removed by said baby. Make sure every time you change his diaper you turn on the yellow stoplight. If you forget, he will remind you by staring at the light. He will then look up and backwards for Daddy, but you have to remind him Daddy is at works but he love him. Then apply massive quantities of zerberts to the belly region. To which baby will smile placatingly at you, because he hasn't decided why parents find this funny, but we are optimistic he will one day laugh. Pick up baby and take him to the bathroom mirror so he can say good morning to the other baby.
8:30-10ish Put Liam in his "entertainer" and place "entertainer" and baby in the kitchen. Reverse the order on that... Then do dishes and fix yourself breakfast. Scoot baby/entertainer into TV room and watch TV while eating breakfast. If baby fusses, give baby your undivided attention and he will again be happy. Put Liam in bark-a-lounger and take a shower. Make sure you place him next to the back door so he can watch the dogs go by and while in the shower, talk to him and sing. Preferably "Jerry the big giraffe." Get out of shower and make embarASSed jokes about mooning the baby. Make sure when you brush your teeth you face him so he can watch and laugh. Then brush his 2 teeth with his baby brush and mango fruit safe toothpaste.
10-11ish Nap then bottle or bottle then nap, just play it by ear. He can sleep in bed with you or in his bark a lounger.
11-12:30 Clean or whatever, just put him in his swing or on his mat or wherever he can see you.
12:30ish- This is lately his bigger nap, put him in his crib and close the door with monitor on. Blanket on, tuck him in kiss forehead and say "It's nap time!" like it is the greatest thing. Sneak back in later to take picture or just stare adoringly.
12:30-2pm Mama plays on Internet and watches TV
2pm- Liam wakes up, we run errands
3ish Attempt to feed the baby rice mush and peaches.
3:15-3:30 Clean up the mess feeding the baby caused, or let dog in to lick floor and baby.
3:30 Daddy comes home, change of guard, Mama takes a nap or finishes vacuuming or reads a book or pretends to do one of the above so she can have a moment alone.
4pm ish -Bottle and he and Daddy play on the Internet, play video games, do tummy time with heavy emphasis on practicing rolling over and other manly things.
5-6pm Liam takes a nap time in his chair. Not before compalining loudly.
6-6:30 Make dinner, hang out or bathe increasingly grumpy baby.
6:30-7pm Bedtime Routine: Put on the red stoplight. Sing "You don't have to put on a red light. Rooooooxane." Lube and change baby. Put on a sleeper sack suit. Baby will laugh and become extremely fun and happy. Do not be fooled, it is a trick. Hand baby to Daddy who will feed night time bottle. Turn on mobile and leave the room.
7pm-midnight ish FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sleep, watch TV, throw a party. Er, ignore the last one....
Was that detailed enough? Probably too much info. You might want to print this and save it to refer back to, as needed, just in case. If he fusses for no reason, it is usually because he is too warm. Diaper changes are as needed, no predictable indicator except sniff test. Bottles are on a demand basis, if he is done or doesn't want it he will pretend to drink but then let the milk fall out of his mouth. I guess he just doesn't want to hurt my feelings....
Love you guys!!!!!!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Smiley Guy
My little happy guy! This morning I took these before I abandoned, er I mean left him to go to work.
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