Cereal Later

I tried cereal this morning. It was YUCK! Mommy said its her favorite kind - something called baby rice & she said my picture is on the box. She is not very truthful. Thats nasty tasting... I am not eating that ever again.

But I did like my chair. Its called a BUMBO - not to be confused with a BIMBO!! And Daddy bought a tray for it yesterday!! I will sit in it but I will not eat YUCKY CEREAL anymore!

Four Heads R Better than One

Just because....

16 weeks old or 117 days... :)

from the desk of mommy....

new comment regarding wool diaper covers in case you have not seen this one:

from Amanda Q. ~ don't get it though. If it gets pee on it, how does it get clean if it doesn't need regular washing? Why am I not wearing wool pantaloons? I tried to think back to my first experience with hippy-chic cloth diapers for Caleb 15 some odd years ago and he had to have this horrible plastic cover with velcro sides over the cloth diaper. Had I known about the wool pants then, I think I could have stuck it out through two kids. Caleb only made it about 6 months and then the plastic covering drove me over the edge! I'm seriously considering having someone make me a pair of wool short shorts to wear around the house, just to try them out!

great ? Amanda - here is your answer:
Wool is very different from other diapers and covers, it has a natural antibacterial quality that prevents it from needing to be washed as often. It can be washed every 2-3 weeks unless you get poop on it. Wool has a self cleaning property called lanolin. If the wool feels damp or wet after wearing it, you simply lay it out flat to air out and let the wool do its job of self cleaning. When the lanolin properties (the waterproof properties) get too low, its time to lanolize them. Lanolizing only needs to be done every 2 or 3 months depending on how often its washed. Wool is "dirt resistant - the crimp and the scales prevent dirt from penetrating the surface of the wool fibre and the static resistance also helps to resist dust and lint from the air."

Extensions?

So I have some red extensions in this picture.. what can I say.. my mama is a little silly. She thinks she is soooooo funny. really.. ask anyone. she is very very silly!!

Anyways, lots of questions recently regarding my wool pants. Yes, its my signature style (and mine alone - seriously people - how many kids do you know that wear wool pants?), nooo they are not too hot, and yes! they keep anyone holding me from getting wet! Mommy gets them from other mommies that are talented enough to be able to knit & crochet. She gets to pick cool colors & fun appliques that match all of my shirts! Of course some of my shirts are just regular old white ones that Mommy and Lala dye. They are way too creative with my clothes people...

Anyways, then after mommy (*and only mommy) puts a regular cloth diaper on me she puts a wool cover over it to keep in the moisture. And as anyone in our house can tell you if I ain't got a cover on you don't want to be picking me up!! Unless I am wearing a pocket diaper or an all in one (AIO).. So many kinds, so little time... So.. wool holds in the moisture and prevents my friends and family from getting wet. Wool is a natural fiber that repels wetness & does not require regular washings.

I know the real reason Mommy uses cloth on me though. Truth is she loves the attention, the questions, the strange looks, and helping to lessen our footprint on the earth is a good thing too! Plus, I hate wearing paper underwear!

Drool baby...

Just a quick note to say I am a very wet baby.. its called drool and the faucet doesn't turn off. Have you heard of this phenomenon?

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A New Toy

Well, sorry its been so long since I checked in.. a lot has been happening.. First things first, I have hands! They are so cool - they keep me very busy. I wake up & there they are! They twist & turn, I can stick them in my mouth, in fact, my whole fist fits in my mouth. Hands are just plain fun too watch - if you don't have some I feel really sad for you - but I am not sharing mine...

In other news I got an exersaucer Friday night - its pretty neat looking but a little intimidating. There's just so many things to do on it! A special thanks to Daddy & Logan for building it during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics! Mommy said it should have been an event since it took them sooo long!

Thats all for now - it's Sunday morning - can't wait to see whats in store!

a note from Mommy: So Little Mister is growing so quick. He weighs 15 lbs. We took him in to see Dr. M last week for a little eye allergy & the office thought it was so funny to see how fast he has grown! By the way, did you know that a cure-all for nearly everything is breast milk? HHHmmm.. I bet you think I am full of it but our pediatrician told me a little squirt in his eye (or an eyedropper full) would clear it right up. Also not limited to helping out with ear infections, stopped up noses, cuts.. the list goes on and on.... Research has shown that there are over 3 million white bloodcells in it so no wonder it is a miracle cure for some many things, hehe. So if anyone is needing a dosage let me know & I'll put some in a container for ya!! lol.

There's an angel in the house...

Just a little pic of a sleeping angel.

I am a Rockstar!!

Yes, its late. so what? I am still awake cuz I am 2 excited to sleep!! GUESS WHAT - I MET Micky & the Motorcars. Don't be a hater!! Enjoy the pics - I know I am!

Also, enjoy the LIVE video of them performing their NEW album that comes out TOMORROW - you know the one that Daddy bought me 2-NITE!!! JEALOUS???

I am also SOOOO cool that Micky signed MY ROCKSTAR blanket! YES!! An autographed blankie. I must be a baby rockstar!!

Nicknames

Okay, today is my 12 week old birthday! So just in case you forgot to get me a gift, you should know that it's okay you forgot, but next time there will be consequences.... no really, it's fine...

I think we should touch on the subject of nicknames this evening. Everyone here seems to have one. Logan may not really have one right now but when he was little mommy called him Dollface or Boo (due to the fact that Peek-a-boo was his favorite game). Surely that would be a great name for someone as cute as me? Dalton was and still is Dalti for the most part. Ashton was once Baby but Mommy decided that would never work due to Jennifer Grey's portrayal of "Baby" from Dirty Dancing and all.. So Ashton is now and has always been known as LaLa. Simply because she used to drive the family crazy singing lalalalalalalalala all the time. And it was her favorite Teletubbie. What is a Teletubbie anyways??

So.. back to me. and my nickname, or my lack thereof.. Ashton thinks fartagus is funny and she also like Chubba Bubba. Logan likes Buddy but that reminds Mommy of Buddy from the movie Elf... & Dalton does not really have a nickname for me, he just sticks to Liam - which is good considering its my name and all... Mommy calls me cute baby, chunk, poopie doopie, and sometimes baby poopie pants, oh and lets not forget her favorite - tink - its basically stink without the s..... Does anyone see where this is going? My nickname should certainly not be based on my size nor my bodily functions.. Even though that is mostly what I am about!! I should point out my name backward is Mail - so maybe that would be the right one? Nah - I am thinking something fun and original.

So if you have any ideas feel free to comment!! But only if its not based on my gas!!

Shots hurt & I am growing like a weed...

Today was great! The 4 of us kids went to see Dr. Frank & Logan & Ashton both had to get 2 shots each - the super duper news is I didn't get any!! Logan is 5'4", Ashton is 5', and Dalton is 4'6". I shouldn't probably give out my weight just cuz mommy says its impolite to ask and she NEVER tells hers but guess what - (drumroll please)... I weigh 14pounds and 9 ounces!!! Do you know what that means people? That means I almost weigh 15 pounds!! 5 more and I get the new carseat!! I can't wait! But I think everyone is kind of sad, or maybe its just that their backs hurt from lugging me around all of the time? So the point is I am growing.. Way to go Mommy! That milk on tap really works!

Well, more to come soon, looks like a storm is coming, I think its called Dolly, would make more sense if we called it Logan or Dalton, but thats just my opinion...

My Brother Logan, the Wakeboarder....

Just thought you might like to enjoy this video of my big brother Logan on his 13th birthday. And he wanted me to mention that YES, the faceplant hurt!!

Where is my LaLa???

Things are strange here. I fell asleep at the pool yesterday & when I woke up my sister was missing. She did not come back for dinner or even for a walk at the mall. Something MUST be wrong! Mommy said she went to a sleepover but I still think its fishy. I am pretty sure I do not like sleepovers if that means she won't be home to squeeze my cheeks and make me smile.

All I know is she better be back soon - I miss my LaLa!!

July Birthday Weekend

Well the birthdays kept me busy all weekend. I thought it would never end. Friday we had orange pancakes for breakfast, then went bowling, then Chuck E Cheese - hey was that for Daddy or Dalton? After that a trip to the toy store. FUN! Mommy took us to the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam Friday night. I definitely want a mohawk when my hair grows back!

Saturday morning we took Logan to the lake so he could wakeboard for his b-day. We also took him to a yummy burger place on the lake! I can't wait until I am big enough to actually eat those fries.. Saturday night the big kids swam in the lake & I rested in the boat.

I wish I could telll you more but I am exhausted!! You would think I could just hang out at home today but there is talk of swimming. Well, maybe I can sleep beside the pool..

Good morning - today seems to be a busy day. Something about birthdays and even though I am 11 weeks old today I do not think they are talking about mine... It seems Dalton will be 8 tomorrow and Daddy is turning 35! There is a rumor that Logan will be 13 I heard teens get lots of attention due to their bad attitudes and wild ways. Good thing Logan isn't like that - I would not want to share my spotlight...

Looks like Logan got a shiny new upgraded iPod and I am thinking for sure that old one is MINE MINE MINE!! I can't wait to download ALL MOMMY"S FAVORITE MUSIC onto it - because, afterall, that is what I like!! Seriously people, I just want Micky and the Motorcars on it. I already went their concert when I was 3 weeks old and I overheard Daddy & Mommy last night - there is talk of a CD RELEASE PARTY - say it isn't so!! I must be the luckiest baby alive! Mommy may have her "TimPod" but I will have my McPod!!

Thats all for now my faithful followers but more to come soon! I know you can't wait!!

Good morning. Well, afternoon actually, but I lose track of time since sleep for most of the day. It was a late night for me. Last night was my big "meet the baby party". It was fun! You should see these huge Hersheys Bars that have my name on them but I am not allowed to eat.. Thats does not seem quite fair. You put my name on some candy but I can't eat it? My brothers & sister did a good job going though MY gifts & picking out their favorite things! (Hey guys, I have my eye on you - thats my stuff)!! I actually slept for the most part but I did peek at a few people and woke up when it was time for mommy to eat! I like doing that, she's pretty good at eating with one hand!

Luckily my "Aunt" Sherri was there (or Sue-Sue - which she does not prefer) and she gave me a bottle! Hooray, someone other than Daddy, Ashton, and OF COURSE Mommy can feed me. I am not about to take that silly bottle from Mommy though.. Ha - she should know better than that..

So lots of nice people showed up for this - so many from our family that I got to meet and some that I had already met! My Grandma Linda had so much fun showing me off to all of her friends from Church too! Some people from Daddy's work were there too, I do not think that I like them very much. They are Daddy stealers! Thats not fair that they get to spend more time with him than I do! Mommy says that its Daddy's job to leave everyday and her job to change my diapers. Seems like a pretty fair trade to me. My friend Jackson was there too. He calls me Baby Leavum.

A big THANK YOU and a nice wet smoochy kiss to everyone that came!

Another BIG thing that happened yesterday was that I rolled right over. Everyone is so proud of me but now - watch out - I am mobile!! The cool thing is that I can also scoot while laying on my back with my legs & hopefully that is going to help me get closer to reaching my brothers' goal of me playing football for the Longhorns!!

Well, have to go for now, its time to eat & I am thinking its going to be some cupcakes from my party! YUM!

July 2008

This is the first official blog for Liam! He is 10 weeks old today & I have finally decided to join the century, get out of the "baby book" rut & put this online so everyone that wants to can share in his updates & latest endeavors!! We look forward to your input & sharing his progress with all of our friends and family! The best part is that in the end, this sweet fourth child of ours can never ever look back and say - WOW! - you never really took any pics of me or kept a datebook of what happened in my life! His should be more complete than any of our other kids!!