Mama Mia

I know Nathan doesn't know what he is saying but I love that he says "ma ma" all day long. It's adorable. I keep looking at him when he says it and say, "Yes?" I'm hoping he catches on that he is talking to me so he can say it with meaning sooner than later. Daddy may be a little jealous but he did let out a "da da" a few times too.

So our little man is six months. We went to the dr's on Tuesday. He is 17 lbs, 4 oz and 27" long. He is doing well and, according to the doc, doing very well with his motor skills. He showed off by sitting up on the table most of the time. He was really good most of the time, until the dr opened his diaper to check things downstairs. Nathan kinda looked at him as if to say, "What the? Hello - that makes me uncomfortable." (If you think of Family Guy's Stewies' voice it's even funnier) Nate also got his regular shots plus a flu shot. It was awful to see him slowly realize what was happening when the sting registered halfway through. He watched the nurse, felt the pain, opened his mouth, held his breath, turned red then let out his cry. Oh the poor thing. He really doesn't cry much (other than when it's time to sleep) so to see such tears hurts us too. We have to go back for more soon to finish with the flu stuff. But he recovers quickly so I'm not too worried about it.

On Monday we went to one of the many parks in Raleigh for a short visit with Cousin Logan. Pullen Park has playgrounds, a carousel and a mini train that rides around the area. It will be much more fun when the boys are bigger and can enjoy the big boy toys! But that didn't stop us for putting them in the swings for a little ride.

Tomorrow Leo and I have an adult night planned with some friends in Durham. Gigi and Grandpa Ed can't wait to babysit. This weekend I plan to get out all the Autumn decorations and make this place feel cozy. So what if it will still feel like summer for a while - that's NC for you.

And here is the monthly pic . . .