update

I have been meaning to write this post for a week now, however, time just keeps vanishing. Andrew and I are usually up in the morning anywhere between 5 and 5:30 am and we are on the move until about 9:00pm. We have a pretty good routine and are very consistent with sticking to it. We feel this helps the two of us get things done and Liam knows what to expect. There are some days we get off track and deal with it the best we can. So by the time 9:00pm rolls around we are exhausted and just want to relax. For the most part this happens, some nights more than others. The idea of relaxing on the weekend is a good idea, but that is when all the stuff we could not get to during the week gets done.  And this week has been a bit difficult because of the time change. I love the fact that I get home from work and it is not dark out. However, Liam is having a more difficult time adjusting to it than I expected.  He will eventually adjust (I hope).

So, Liam had his 15month check up a week or so ago. He is doing really well: on target developmentally, his lungs sounded clear and good (which made us very happy b/c of the pneumonia); his ears were clear; he did get two shots and he handled it like a champ and he is weighing in at 22lbs. He is getting more teeth, so this is helping him form new sounds/words. His top two teeth are in and his upper fangs are slowing coming in. Overall it was a good appointment and does not go back until May.

That is it for now!

flash friday

Zeppelin, Portland, ME

Happy Friday y'all! I was very happy to open my e-mail last night to see an update about Zeppelin, including some photos. I thought this shot of Zep was fantastic. I love how his gray beard is filling in. From what his human, Pam,  has shared it sounds as if Zeppelin is enjoying every moment of  his Maine life. It is filled with eating, sleeping, runs on the beach, more sleeping, visiting lighthouses and keeping his buddy Spanky in line. He is a lucky pug!

Post dinner workout

monday

Good Morning!

flash friday

Peanut butter. I. LOVE. IT. It is great in cookies, on toast, with celery, cheesecake, and right off of a spoon. When Andrew and I  first met he initially told me that he was allergic to peanuts and therefore could not and would not be around peanut butter. Whenever we would visit my parents they always made sure to not have anything peanut related in the house because of said allergy. Well this all came to a quick  stop when Andrew's mom sent him a huge tub of Virginia peanuts one day. Huge tub to a person who is allergic to peanuts...hmmmm. Lo and behold Andrew really isn't allergic to peanuts, he just has a major aversion to peanut butter. So much, that I swear he has a stash of rubber gloves somewhere to use when he is dishing out Olive's kong which is usually oozing with PB.  So throughout my pregnancy I ate PB& J every morning on toast. I often wondered if Liam would enjoy the PB or end up being allergic to it (dread) or have his father's taste buds. So when the time came to introduce Liam to the PB, I was very anxious that he would have some crazy reaction and PB would have to be forever banned. The kid loves the stuff. He goes nuts for a PB & J sandwich. He even loves PB all on it's own. Something that he doesn't get often, but when he does, watch out. Andrew on the other hand still continues to be "allergic" to PB.

PB and Liam

15 months

Happy 15th Month, Liam!! You have changed SO much since you turned 1. You went from taking small steps to walking to full blown running. You loved to be chased, but love to chase Olive even more. You have added more words to your vocabulary. One that makes your dad and I laugh each time you say it is "whoa". I guess you are at the point now were we need to watch what we say. You love to eat bananas and yogurt. You have a little monkey, Lovey, that tries to go everywhere you go. You continue to enjoy reading and being read to. You love to stand on the step stool in the kitchen and look out the window (especially when Olive is outside). You can go from laughing to crying in a blink of an eye.  I go from your hero to zero in a blink of an eye, too. You know how to shake your head "no" and do it as needed. You love to play with anything that has buttons, lights up or makes noise (i.e. cell phones, remotes, Wii, blue-ray player). You love to run around naked when getting ready for the bath. You love to play with your toys in the bath and have your favorites (crabby and duck).  You use your left hand/arm to throw things with and like to use your right hand for eating. You are becoming more familiar with using utensils.

15 months

 The morning moments are my favorite moments with you. You usually wake up with a smile on your face and that puts a smile on my face.  Even when you have a grumpy morning (we all have those) it still makes my heart warm to see you standing up in your crib waiting for a good morning hug.  While I love that you are growing, becoming independent and letting your personality shine through, I often stop and take a mental photo of you, your smile, your fuzzy bed head because I know at some point you won't want me to give you a good morning hug.  I am looking forward to see how much you grow and change in the next three months! I love you sweet boy!  (to the moon & back!)

pretzels

Pretzels!

One of Liam's most favorite snack is a pretzel. A soft, warm pretzel. When we venture off to the mall, there is usually a stop off at the pretzel shop to share some sinful goodness. So, this weekend we dared to make our own. And I must say, they came out pretty darn good! I made the dough (with a little help from Auntie Anne), Andrew sculpted the dough into pretzel form and Liam supervised.

The end result

Quality Control

I only have pretzel knots for you