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The Secrets of a Dog

I get the feeling that in the past few months while we were out for a walk with Coltan and Luna, and we would happen upon another family, say with a three year old and a dog, that there might have been some secrets being passed back and forth.  My reason for this hypothesis has been Luna’s uncanny ability to sit under the highchair as soon as we mentioned trying to feed Coltan new solid foods, particularly our first attempt at Cheerios.  That’s right, not when the first ‘o hit the ground, but as soon Amber said, “Hey, I think Coltan is ready to try some Cheerios.” 

It was like an alarm went off alerting her to the fact that this is what all those other dogs with older children had prophesied about.  Her land of milk and honey nut Cheerios materializing right before her eyes.  Those same eyes looking at us with a puzzling face that then said, “You know Sam, I think he’s ready for lunch meat, let’s give it a try, what’d you say?”

 

new segment - things that make me giggle

Hey there. So, I thought I’d try a new segment and hopefully you’ll play along. I’ll try to post each week under the category “Things That Make Me Giggle.” Pretty self explanatory. I’ll make a short list of things that made me laugh throughout the week. And you know what I would love? I’d love to hear what made you laugh this week…share the joy! We all need a good hearty chuckle every once in a while, right? Hey, I even love a nose snicker. So, here it is for this week…

Things That Make Me Giggle #1

  1. The “I don’t think I want that anymore” random disgards at the grocery store. The other day, I saw a carton of eggs left on the battery display.
  2. Security on segway scooters. snicker, snicker.
  3. When Luna comes his way, Coltan opens his mouth. yucky and funny!
  4. two signs I saw yesterday: 1. at the 17th street detour it said “Atlantic Station: Live here, Dine here, Detour Here.” clever. The other was atop one of the dozens of new condo towers in Buckhead. It said. “Condos from $1 to $11 million.” Man, I’d love to see the $1 condo. Ok, I thought it was funny.
  5. Coltan gave me a raspberry/zerbert/whatever you call it yesterday…it was so funny…I busted out laughing and then he busted out laughing and then Sam’s busted out laughing…I loved it

There it is. My short list. I’m hoping to find the funny in everyday life a little more often so that I can share it with you. But this would be WAY more fun if you would tell me what was funny to you this week. Just click and comment :) I’d love to laugh with you!

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7 months - a little late

Coltan turned 7 months a couple weeks ago. I snapped these pictures. Every month I think I’m not going to be able to top the last month’s picture, and this little boy surprises me. He is full of so much joy! A few things he learned this month:

  • He sits up on his own. He’s been doing this for awhile now, but he is getting really strong. He leans and reaches, turns and looks behind him, and bounces up and down.
  • He eats all sorts of things from avocado to mango.
  • He rolls every which way and wiggles around in circles.
  • He’s starting the “I’m going to crawl before you know it” wiggling.
  • He babbles and babbles all kind of noises…especially dada.
  • He has FOUR teeth, now. This past month, he got his two top teeth. It was not a fun time. But he sure looks cute

Thanks for loving Coltan along with us! You are amazing friends and family.

oh my


I really love this little boy. A few weeks ago, this is what came from me feeding him prunes. He kept sticking his thumb in his mouth, or trying to, in between bites. He’s so funny.

delay

Sam has training all week.  I have a conference.  Coltan is getting lots of love from his Aunt Sarah, but is a sick little boy with a terrible cold and double ear infections.  We’ll get back in the game as soon as possible.  Here’s a quick pic I took at the doctor’s office this morning…still sweet and gooey.

“Summer, summer, summer time,

I might just sit back and unwind.”

Who can help themselves from quoting the Fresh Prince on a day like today?  I’m taking one of my gazillion days off that I get at PwC to spend a Friday with Amber and Coltan prior to Amber heading off to Drive rehearsal this afternoon.  The day has gone a little like this -

Wake up, and grab a cup of decafe… play with Coltan and Amber… put Coltan down for nap #1… set up new grill Amber got me for our anniversary (I could smell the Sweet Baby’s Ray’s BBQ sauce sizzling on some burgers as I set it up)… wake Coltan up and feed him his lunch (mushed avacado and peas - yum)… Amber, Coltan and I walked a mile(ish) to chick-fil-a for some lunch and milkshake for the walk  back… all with the sounds of Whitfield Academy’s field day echoing in our ears… Summer… game on.

PS - Amber and I are also trying to figure out a decent beach to hit up this summer with Coltan… any suggestions?  We’re thinking condo/house rental (pool option would be sweet) walking distance to the beach.

Family Pictures

Daley sent these over yesterday. He is so good.  I am beyond excited to finally have a great family picture.  Click here to see them all.  Here are a few favorites…