Quote of the Day

Today, one of my students told me, "I thought you were in your twenties, until I saw your gray hair."

Me, "So how old do you think I am now?"

Him, "Thirties, Forties?"

I guess it's time I make my hair coloring appointment!  I did tell the students that its their behavior that stresses me out and causes the gray hair, but that didn't seem to make a difference!

Smiles

I feel so lucky to have such a happy baby.  He's all smiles and giggles most of the time, even while he's cutting teeth!  His two bottom teeth are so close to being out, I check his little gums every day.

I read rave reviews about Sophie the Giraffe, the teething toy William is holding in the above picture.  I was hoping he would love it, but I think Murtle loves it more.  I've had to rescue Sophie multiple times already.

William does still love his exersaucer.  It was definitely a great purchase.  He also really likes his walker too.  Both have made it somewhat easier for me to attempt to cook dinner before Patrick gets home from work and to get some other things done around the house.  I'd love to find someone to come clean my house on a regular basis, but if you know my husband then you know how he feels about that!

6 Months

William had his six month check up today.  He weighs 17 lbs, 7 oz (50th Percentile) and is 27 3/4 inches long (90th Percentile).  Besides his lingering cough everything looks great.  The pediatrician said it looks like two teeth are getting ready to cut through the skin. 

We are having so much fun with him.  He loves his walker and has really figured out how to use it, it's so funny to watch.  He likes to sing "Pat A Cake" and listen to the crazy songs I make up to entertain him at dinner time. He is sitting up and rolling around and moving in circles.  Yesterday he scooted himself backwards to where his entire body was under the twin bed in his room and all that was poking out was his head!  Then today when he was sitting on my lap on the floor he kept standing up! I'm thinking we'll need to babyproof everything soon!

  

Labor Day Weekend

This weekend I...
 

Wore my gameday polo and watched my first Tiger victory

Enjoyed my new swing from Grandy and Pops

Had my first sink bath at the camp

 

Tried out my new walker, thanks Grandpa and Ms. Rea

I love it!

Our Friend Gabe

We spent last weekend in Thibodaux. Saturday morning we had a visit with Ms. Debbie, Ms. Fay, and Gabe. Gabe turns one in September and has a baby sister coming in October.  I think he's going to be a great big brother. It was so funny watching the two boys interact. 

Gabe tried to eat William's ear. I really think he was trying to give him a kiss, but this looks hilarious.

He succeeded with a kiss.

Look at those eyes! I think William was ready to have his toy back.

We went to the doctor Wednesday and William's ears are much better.  I'm hoping they stay fluid free for a very long time.  I don't want to see the doctor again until our 6 month check up which is only a few weeks away...time does fly. 

We started giving William baby food last week.  So far he has had carrots, peas, and pears.  I thought peas were his favorite because when he first had them he gobbled them up.  We had peas again tonight and he almost gagged with every bite, so now I think they are the least favorite.  We are trying a new food every third day and once we've tried a variety I'll start sending some to daycare.  According to the nurse at the doctor, William has gained almost 2 pounds since he started the foods!

And I almost forgot...William is a sitter!  I think he has finally mastered sitting on his own, such a big step.  He can hold toys and laugh at Murtle while sitting and not fall down.  Patrick and I are such proud parents!