Day in and Day out

Can you see his teeth? Aren't they so cute? Of course there is a lot to say about a changing baby. Felix has four teeth, two top, two bottom. He is still pretty uninterested in people food. He was "eating" a pancake in this picture, but it was more about making a mess. He is loving peaches, carrots, squash, pears, applesauce, plain yogurt, and cereal. (I really can't believe that anyone is interested in what he is eating, I am just recording it for when I make his baby book and can't remember any details that I recorded for the other kids.)

Did I already mention that he had used a few signs? He has signed "more". He did it once a couple weeks ago then not again until the past few days. Also, he signs "milk" for nursing, sometimes.

He is all over the place. He jets up the stairs when the gate isn't up and cruises along anything he can reach. Usually where he can bonk his head (like under the table). I found him playing in the potty the other day. Now I have to keep all the doors closed.

He is besotted by his siblings and they rather enjoy making him laugh. It is nice to see them being so concious of him. They are always scolding me for my (in their opinion) neglect.

He is sleeping pretty well. Just waking at about 6 a.m. to nurse.


Lydia enjoys being home all day without the older kids. I have no problems with her until they come in the door after school. We have fun going to story time at the library and playing "school". She really enjoys television and I have to convince her that there are other things worth doing. She is imaginative and often starts playing with whatever is in front of her. The other day she was playing prince and princess with some cans of food. They were quite dramatic!

Zoe is growing up. She is very dramatic and it is sometimes really hard to try to communicate with. But we have had some very adult conversations lately. She has been great about apologizing for her behavior. She is getting so good at doing her own homework and chores without prompting. She is so helpful with Felix. And she will do anything you ask of her, if she gets to stay up and watch Biggest Loser. I'm not sure what her fascination with it is, but she loves that show.

Liam is quite a little boy. I keep trying to figure out why he is always making noises and throwing himself around (down the stairs, on the floor, against walls). I guess it is just because he is a boy.

Steve brought over a Nintendo 64 at Christmastime and Liam has been so excited by it. He loves to play Super Mario.

Both the kids seem to enjoy school and the bus ride. I went into Liam's room the other day and on his desk was a list entitled: My new friends. So cute!