On the Naughty List

Roman is officially on the naughty list this year. A few weeks ago my dad sent gifts for the kids, and they've been sitting wrapped and undisturbed in a box in the family room, until today. Shamus was napping and Roman was watching one of his shows, perfect opportunity to take a quick shower. Well it must not have been quick enough because when I got out I found this...

He decided that he couldn't wait any longer and dug into the gifts, unwrapping Marissa and Shamus' gifts but leaving his undisturbed. I couldn't help but to laugh, it's something I'm sure I would've done. He's just like me, he can't wait until Christmas either! This just goes to show that you should never leave any gifts unattended when Roman is around, lesson learned.

Getting Bigger and Smarter

So everyday Shamus is becoming less baby blob and more mover and shaker. Today we went to his six month check up. He is very quickly reaching the milestones for babies his age and older. Right now he can follow object when they are dropped out of sight, move objects from one hand to the other, turn when he hears voices or sounds, bang two objects together, pick up small object using a raking motion, moves to get objects out of reach and is also starting to sit up unassisted. He still uses his hands for support but is doing it on his own. He's not crawling yet but boy can he move. The nurse also said that the way he curls his leg under when he's sitting is a precursor to pulling himself up. His height and weight today was 22 ¼ in and 17 lbs 15.5 oz. He's getting to be such a big boy! We're still working on the solids, he just doesn't seem as interested in them as Roman was, but we're still trying! My how they grow!

Here is a pic of Sha learning how to sit up on his own.

Oh Christmas Tree

So you've seen the before and after of the Christmas tree but you haven't seen the process of getting it to the after stage. Joan and Bill came over to help out and we had quit a bit of fun. I couldn't get the hooks on the ornaments fast enough for the kids. Roman had the entire bottom of the tree covered and the ornaments were all just about on top of each other. After some rearranging it looks really good. Marissa and Roman had a great time and Shamus... well he just watched this year but I'm sure he'll be in the tree trimming action next year. It was a lot of fun and we can't wait to fill the bottom with gifts to open on Christmas morning.

This is before the chaos...

Marissa and Roman trimming the tree...

Roman's handy work...

The kids putting their ornaments on the tree...

Shamus watching all the action...

Patiently waiting for their ornaments...

Group photos!

"The best tree we've ever had!"

OH Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree........ yeah its pretty much not like that but its close.

I bought a real tree this year to keep a tradition i love. A real tree for Christmas. Jessica and i had a few rough goes at getting the tree up straight but we got it done and wow does it look good. I will say the smell of a real tree does a great deal to up ones Christmas spirit. I do believe that this is "The best tree we've ever had!"

"Pee pee in the potty"

Oh yeah another milestone for my oldest boy. Roman was in his room for nap time. No he didnt sleep a wink but he did something even better. With no coaching he took off his pants, his diaper and peed into the potty. Yes my son went like a MAN. Now im not saying this has been a regular occurence but it happened, it counts.

Milestones in a young mans life

Well it has been a while since i posted and many milestones have occured. Shamus is now able to take baby food. Yup mashed and semi liquid peas. Sounds yummy doesnt it? Well i guess to him it is. Now i apologize for the photos but action shots are what i got. Next step cheeseburgers!