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Monday, March 19, 2007
Liam's First Social Sickness
It seems that Liam may have taken some of our gentle teasing about his baby fat to heart and has decided to take up bulemia. While it is hard to tell the difference between his normal spitting up, it is disconcerting all the same. We are putting him on a plane tonight to go to rehab. He should be back and fresh-faced in a week or two.
It seems that Liam may have taken some of our gentle teasing about his baby fat to heart and has decided to take up bulemia. While it is hard to tell the difference between his normal spitting up, it is disconcerting all the same. We are putting him on a plane tonight to go to rehab. He should be back and fresh-faced in a week or two.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Talk about Fat Tuesday
You may think it is slightly rude (even inappropriate) to make fun of a young baby's chunk. He's husky. It's baby fat. He'll grow into it. That may be so, but most babies do not turn to cannabalism (Liam has been now to take a bite out of loved ones) or eat their best friends (here are a couple of pictures of Liam with his best bath friend, Monsier Frog, moments before he would have his first taste of frog legs - cajun style.
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| From LiamLife |
You may think it is slightly rude (even inappropriate) to make fun of a young baby's chunk. He's husky. It's baby fat. He'll grow into it. That may be so, but most babies do not turn to cannabalism (Liam has been now to take a bite out of loved ones) or eat their best friends (here are a couple of pictures of Liam with his best bath friend, Monsier Frog, moments before he would have his first taste of frog legs - cajun style.
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| From LiamLife |
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| From LiamLife |
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Battle Royale Deux
Last weekend, Liam and Kayleigh had a rematch. It wasn't intended.
Everything started out nice and happy.
However, while Mom was looking onward, Kayleigh went in for a hug and Liam thought it was an attack:
Liam struck with a sharp hook:
In retaliation, Kayleigh grabbed Liam by the binky tether and gave him a solid headbutt:
It was horrible.
Last weekend, Liam and Kayleigh had a rematch. It wasn't intended.
Everything started out nice and happy.
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| From Liam Pictures |
However, while Mom was looking onward, Kayleigh went in for a hug and Liam thought it was an attack:
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| From Liam Pictures |
Liam struck with a sharp hook:
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| From Liam Pictures |
In retaliation, Kayleigh grabbed Liam by the binky tether and gave him a solid headbutt:
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| From Liam Pictures |
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| From Liam Pictures |
It was horrible.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Liam is a good sleeper
Liam is a good sleeper. The reason that I bring up this rather mundane fact is that every mother that I meet - this is the first or second question she will ask. Just as consistent is the disgust and resentment you can see on their face when you say your child sleeps through the night. I think it is similar to the face I would pull if I found out some one I knew won the lottery. It is for these mothers I offer with great relish that Liam is going through a growth spurt this week and has been waking up during the night (one night when we were figuring it out - 8 times.) I know it won't last forever, but we can enjoy it while its here.
Liam is a good sleeper. The reason that I bring up this rather mundane fact is that every mother that I meet - this is the first or second question she will ask. Just as consistent is the disgust and resentment you can see on their face when you say your child sleeps through the night. I think it is similar to the face I would pull if I found out some one I knew won the lottery. It is for these mothers I offer with great relish that Liam is going through a growth spurt this week and has been waking up during the night (one night when we were figuring it out - 8 times.) I know it won't last forever, but we can enjoy it while its here.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
New Photos of Liam
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| From Liam in Janua... |
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| From Liam in Janua... |
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| From Liam in Janua... |
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| From Liam in Janua... |
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| From Liam in Janua... |
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Why Grandmas Have Plastic Sofas
I have never understood why grandmas use plastic covers to "perserve" their furniture. It sticks to you in summer. It makes awful noises every time you move. I just didn't see that the sofa was worth the pain. However, Liam has become a spitter over the past month.
Last night, Liam started a new stage of life - he went to the regular babysitter (Grandma) for the first time. I stopped to pick him up when he was starting his evening bottle. After two minutes, Mount Liam (he has gotten chunky) erupted on to Grandma and (lucikly) her leather chair. The leather wipes down easy - Grandma probably not as much.
Our couch (that we bought only a couple of years ago) looks like desert camoflauge - tan on tan. I suppose I could offer it up for the war effort.
In any case, Liam has taught me new apprieciation for plasitic sofas and ponchos.
I have never understood why grandmas use plastic covers to "perserve" their furniture. It sticks to you in summer. It makes awful noises every time you move. I just didn't see that the sofa was worth the pain. However, Liam has become a spitter over the past month.
Last night, Liam started a new stage of life - he went to the regular babysitter (Grandma) for the first time. I stopped to pick him up when he was starting his evening bottle. After two minutes, Mount Liam (he has gotten chunky) erupted on to Grandma and (lucikly) her leather chair. The leather wipes down easy - Grandma probably not as much.
Our couch (that we bought only a couple of years ago) looks like desert camoflauge - tan on tan. I suppose I could offer it up for the war effort.
In any case, Liam has taught me new apprieciation for plasitic sofas and ponchos.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Liam's New Year Resolutions
Liam has worked feverishly the bast three days (between three hour naps) and here are his New Year Resolutions:
1. Walk more
2. Play more
3. Quit smoking
4. Crawl more
5. Go on a diet
6. Spit up less
7. Learn to drive
8. Learn French
9. Stay in better contact with family and friends
10. Breakdance more
We hope your holidays were great and you are looking forward to the new year.
Liam has worked feverishly the bast three days (between three hour naps) and here are his New Year Resolutions:
1. Walk more
2. Play more
3. Quit smoking
4. Crawl more
5. Go on a diet
6. Spit up less
7. Learn to drive
8. Learn French
9. Stay in better contact with family and friends
10. Breakdance more
We hope your holidays were great and you are looking forward to the new year.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Christmas has come and gone and Liam is looking forward to the new year. Some pictures of the Christmas excitement / embarrassment:
Christmas has come and gone and Liam is looking forward to the new year. Some pictures of the Christmas excitement / embarrassment:
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| From Liam Pictures |
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| From Liam Pictures |
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| From Liam Pictures |
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| From Liam Pictures |
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| From Liam Pictures |
Friday, December 15, 2006
On Smiles
Childcare hasn't been that tough. Okay, it has been a little difficult, but, in all honesty, no more difficult than any new endeavor. Granted, K- and I likely have it easier than some other parents, and K- is still shoulders the lionshare of responsibility. However, given the sturm and drang that experienced parents gave me in the run up to delivery, I was expecting something on par with a disaster film.
In reality, the first couple of months had a certain mundane quality. Sure, there were problems (why is he crying, how do I change him without being covered in unmentionables, etc.), but there were few surprises and more rhythm than melody.
That is until Liam began handing out the smiles. He has been doing it for weeks now - more and more every day - and there is nothing regular about a smile (Well, except maybe the smiles of flight attendants and Disney employees).
The smile of a baby is all the more a small surprise, because it is really the first positive communication you get as a parent. You get plenty of cries and whimpers to flag problems, but you rarely get an attaboy - especially from someone that is pre-verbal. Granted, 25% of the smiles are gas, another 33% are likely something shiny behind you, and at his age they are all indiscriminate, but a smile is a smile and
it is the small difference that breaks the every day.
Childcare hasn't been that tough. Okay, it has been a little difficult, but, in all honesty, no more difficult than any new endeavor. Granted, K- and I likely have it easier than some other parents, and K- is still shoulders the lionshare of responsibility. However, given the sturm and drang that experienced parents gave me in the run up to delivery, I was expecting something on par with a disaster film.
In reality, the first couple of months had a certain mundane quality. Sure, there were problems (why is he crying, how do I change him without being covered in unmentionables, etc.), but there were few surprises and more rhythm than melody.
That is until Liam began handing out the smiles. He has been doing it for weeks now - more and more every day - and there is nothing regular about a smile (Well, except maybe the smiles of flight attendants and Disney employees).
The smile of a baby is all the more a small surprise, because it is really the first positive communication you get as a parent. You get plenty of cries and whimpers to flag problems, but you rarely get an attaboy - especially from someone that is pre-verbal. Granted, 25% of the smiles are gas, another 33% are likely something shiny behind you, and at his age they are all indiscriminate, but a smile is a smile and
it is the small difference that breaks the every day.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Baby Summit / Battle Royale
Kaleigh and Liam had a baby summit over the Thanksgiving holiday. The conversation was brisk and positive at first.
However, like many summits, things turned dark. Shamefully, Liam threw the first blow, knocking Kaleigh back.
Kaleigh recovered quickly, hitting Liam with a hook.
It ended amicable in a draw, but I got the sense that this is not over.
Kaleigh and Liam had a baby summit over the Thanksgiving holiday. The conversation was brisk and positive at first.
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| From Liam Birth |
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| From Liam Birth |
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| From Liam Birth |
However, like many summits, things turned dark. Shamefully, Liam threw the first blow, knocking Kaleigh back.
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| From Liam Birth |
Kaleigh recovered quickly, hitting Liam with a hook.
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| From Liam Birth |
It ended amicable in a draw, but I got the sense that this is not over.
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