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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Happy 6th month Liam! I can't even believe we are celebrating your 6th month of life. I wonder what you think about your past 6 months. What have you enjoyed or disliked? I hope you have enjoyed more than you have disliked.

I saw a little baby in store a few weeks ago. Newborn and sooo tiny. I overheard the proud mama of the baby telling another mama that her baby weighs 6lbs 5oz. Just the weight you were when you were born. I don't recall you ever being that tiny, but you were. I am glad you aren 't that tiny anymore. Don't get me wrong, I loved it when you were that tiny, but now that you are growing and changing on a daily basis, it is much more fun.

You are sitting all on your own! You are reaching and grasping for anything that you can get your hands on. You still don't have any teeth, but that is okay. You have tried several vegetables and have enjoy them for the most part. I can't wait to see your reaction when you try apples today. You are trying to stand; you really love to jump. You recognize faces and voices. You often laugh out loud, especially at the pugs. You have a big personality for such a little person. You enjoy listening to music and a simple shhhh calms you down.

Next thing I know, we will be shopping for a tuxedo and styling your hair into a mohawk to celebrate your 1st birthday. Liam, watching you grow and change has been wonderful. I figured it would be great, but I never expected it to be this amazing. I love you, all the way to the moon & back.

Friday, May 21, 2010

flash friday

"This is how I roll"

It's the Italian in him

Still smiles even though he is under the weather

We may need to purchase a back up sock monkey because of all the abuse & love this one gets.

I am not a supporter of co-sleeping...just my personal opinion. But Saturday mornings are meant for snuggling and relaxing. We often start our Saturdays with a family snuggle. I left the room for a bit and returned to find the guys sleeping.

The weekend is finally here. A big weekend for Liam...he turns 6months on Saturday. It has been a hell of a week. Liam has been sick with an awful cold, Olive was sick, again, we had to call animal control on our neighbor who is not a responsible dog owner and as when we left the house this morning, we realized we did not have any water coming into the house...so maybe the weekend will be better.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

happy blogday

Happy 1 year Blogday to The Next Chapter!
5.20.10

In one year I have had over 700 views. While I know more popular blogs get that many views in a day or in an hour, I am pretty excited that my blog gets read (even if 500 of those views are probably from my husband). I also have 20 "followers", which is many more than I had ever expected.

I hope my "followers" have enjoyed reading The Next Chapter as much as I have enjoyed writing it. I can't wait to see what the next 365 days brings!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

green beans

Liam tried green beans for the first time on Sunday. The green beans left Liam crying. Crying because the little jar of food was empty and he could not get enough of the green beaners. Believe it or not, he enjoyed the green beans more than the sweet taters. If he was capable of biting, I would say that this may possibly have been love at first bite.

Monday, May 17, 2010

sitting

It is official, we have a sitter!!!
05.17.10

Thursday, May 13, 2010

flash friday

TGIF y'all! Reasons why I am excited the weekend is here:

1. Greek Festival is this weekend.
2. Carter outlet shopping with Robyn & Gherk -whose real name was learned this week!
3. Not having to work on Saturday.
4. Getting my hair cut and hiding the evidence I am getting old.
5. The best- spending time with the guys.

Enjoy your weekend!!

The week in review: