Goodbye Morning Nap, Hello Molars

Sweet Liam,

Holy Smokes, it's true when they say your child(ren) grow up so fast!  It feels like just yesterday you couldn't hold up your own head how you're a running fool!

A few weeks ago you started to transition out of your morning nap and like all other things so far we've let you take the lead on being ready or not.  You were clearly ready, so we had Nanna encourage it a little.  Within just two weeks you were fully transitioned, we had one little set back while you weren't feeling so great but now we are clear on the side of no return.  And ya know what?  I'm so happy!  I know a lot of parents morn the loss of the morning nap because they fit in more "me" time or clean or whatnot and I certainly did use it as "me" time on Saturdays.  BUT this whole single two hour nap in the middle of the day is delightful!  We can leave the house for more than two hours at a time, why hello going to church!  You are clearly happy with the change as well.  It makes fitting a weekend workout in a little trickier for me but it's ok, I'd rather have the extra time with you anyway.

And in similar news you have a mouth full of teeth!  Seriously!  I had no idea this is how teething went!   You started in March and it's been pretty much back to back teeth!  Now you're getting molars! Molars! What?!  You just don't seem old enough for this business!  Poor little guy, man they tell you molars are a b---h and they are!  I couldn't for the life of me figure out why you'd been so incredibly grumpy lately then I stuck my finger in your mouth, because that is what moms do....and hello THREE molars trying to come in (one had at least broken through the skin and two others are super puffy).  Duh Jen!  Gosh I felt like a bad mom, all you wanted was teething tablets!!!  And you was a saint after I gave them to him.  This whole parenting thing sure has a learning curve!

I love you so much and love watching you grow up!!
Momma

Baby's First Buzz Cut

My Sweet {Now Somewhat Bald} Liam,

I knew the day would come, although I didn't think it would be this soon, that your dad buzzed your hair.  You got your first haircut a mere 5 months ago, your second 2 months ago....and you were already a shaggy mess.  If we continued this trend we'd be spending around $100/year on haircuts (plus tips).  We love Auntie Heather who cuts your hair however we're also saving to buy our first house.....

So Sunday after a great afternoon walk at the Fort and a short drive (to look at houses) Dadda suggested we attempt the first "home hair cut" with his clippers.  Dadda has been doing his own hair this way for 20 years so I wasn't worried about his ability, only about your curls.  You did SO well, I think you kind of enjoyed it really!  We certainly choose the wrong setting because your hair is SO short!  Some people say you look 5, I think you look like you enlisted in the military! (Which if you choose to do so when you are older that is fine.)

I hate to say this but I doubt we'll go back to Auntie Heather except maybe once a year, let's face it if you like home haircuts why not?

I love you sweet boy!
Momma

Nine Teeth

My Sweet Liam,

You are becoming such a big boy!  You recently said "doggie" perfectly, at your dinosaur walker toy! Ha!  You  walk very well, love to play on the slide and have a cuddly streak!  Your favorite thing in the whole world is to be read to, you will go get a book and wiggle your way onto either my or Dadda's lap and repeat over and over again.  It's ok I'll read to you as long as you want, even the same book five times!

Just the other day I was brushing your teeth and noticed two more are coming in!  You are such a sweet boy we didn't even notice you were teething again! (or should that say, still?)  I bet by Christmas you will have a full mouth of teeth!  It's time for you to visit the dentist my friend, thank goodness you enjoy having your teeth brushed!

Thank you so much, being your mom is the best thing that has ever happened to me!
Love you,
Momma