January 2008 Archive

I realize it has been a couple of weeks since I last posted anything but it isn’t because of a lack of activity, more like a lack of energy. I thought now would be a good time to pass along an update for the past couple of weeks.

Mikayla
Mikayla had several basketball practices and games. All games played over the past couple of weeks have been won with Mikayla guarding and blocking like a real WNBA player. She has had several tests at school too. All good reports and grades of course. Two Sundays ago, her and I went to the annual Father/Daughter function for Little Flowers where we danced, played games and had a lot of fun.

Kennedi
Over the weeks, Kennedi has continued her passion for baby dolls, reading, dress-up clothes and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Her strong will and independent spirit still keep Juli and I on our toes at all times. She continues to improve on her colors and shapes.

Julian
Aside from the continuous coughing and drooling, Julian seems to be in good spirits. His crawling is improving and now he is able to move along the floor quite well, still in army crawl position. His nine month check-up is scheduled for early February.

As I hung out at home yesterday with Julian (and the rest of the family) I began to notice him flipping around, inching and rolling to new destinations on the blanket he plays on. Now, by now means was he up on all fours and zipping around the house, but after I enticed him with a rubber ducky and the chance to be picked up, he managed to army crawl a good 12″ or more. Although this isn’t any large distance to you and me, it certainly is a small step towards his mobility. It won’t be too long before the baby gate gets back up on the stairs and our solace in knowing he is stationary in the living room has diminished.