it's friday!

That's really all I need to say. I'm sure everyone can relate to a long week and finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The weather has cleared and I am planning for a long run before picking up Champ. Here's wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

the magic button...

short story by champ:

I like buttons. I like to press buttons. Some buttons make sounds. Some buttons make lights. I found a magic button. This button makes by door come off when I press it. I like buttons.

translation by dad:

I got out of the shower this morning and before I could finish drying off anna came in saying, "we have a problem." We usually close champ's door when he goes to bed, so the noise doesn't wake him up at night. He is now sleeping in a "big boy" bed, so we hear him in the morning trying to open the door when he wakes up. Because the house is old, he usually needs a hand because the door sticks. Well this morning he discovered the lock button and couldn't resist pressing it.

After anna telling me champ had locked himself in his room, we both discovered we would make terrible thieves. Neither of us could pick the lock. Finally the engineer kicked in, and I took the door apart to get him out. He had been upset during the process but seemed fairly amused to see his door off the hinges. The eventful morning also included something he hasn't done in a while - he pee'd on my shirt after I was all dressed. Anna and I laughed a lot (which is not my usual reaction to someone peeing on me) and considered it another adventure in parenthood.



He is getting more and more adorable. We have been enjoying his personality in spite of the adventures at times.

-jeff

confirmation...he likes to eat

Champ just had his 18 month check-up (I know I'm a little late he's 19 months plus). He checked out really healthy including his lungs, which the doctor says is a really good sign. His measurement come out as such 30% height, and 50% weight. I still contend his genes are a good guess. The blond hair, blue eyes and big tummy? Neither of his parents sport anything of the sort. Well I will have the big tummy soon, but that will be for a different reason.

ten fingers and ten toes...

Well, ten more fingers and ten more toes, we are growing by that amount. The newest family member is due to arrive September 18th. Our doctor's appointment went extremely well today and we could see the arms, legs and all of the fingers and toes (and no additional appendage or lack of one at this time). The new little one has a strong heartbeat and looks really healthy. We all feel so blessed. Champ doesn't quite grasp the fact that he is going to be a big brother, but I am sure that truth will all unfold in time.

missing in action

I apologize to everyone who checks in on our blog from time to time. I have been very remiss from recent post or keeping things up to date in general. Life here is busy with work, keeping up with Champ and maintaining our sanity. We have been blessed by recent visits of all of the grandparents and we enjoyed both their stays a great deal. Thank you for making the trip. I only have a minute, but also wanted to have an updated picture of the growing man. This is from this weekend. The wind was blowing steady so his blond hair is everywhere.