Happy Thanksgiving!

It's almost Turkey Day. Lots to do, but I think we're all very excited. JM, of course, doesn't know what to expect, but Maggie has already chosen her outfits (yes, plural) and created the seating chart. On Thanksgiving, JM will meet Aunt Michelle, Uncle Trevor and cousins Natalie and Noah for the first time - should be a great day. We'll also spend some time with Big Pappy and Uncle Mike. Then, on Friday, lots of fun with the Layman cousins!

JM is a happy and energetic little boy. He loves singing, playing outside and in the basement. He jumps and climbs on anything and throws everything. We'll need to work on the latter, but I have to say the kid has a good arm :)

On the developmental front, we think JM may have fluid behind his eardrums, so we're headed to the ENT in early December. We'll see what they recommend. We'll start a bit of speech therapy regardless of the diagnosis. He's picking up a lot of new words but having some trouble with pronunciation. This could all be related to the eardrums, so hopefully we'll have a plan of action soon.

Daycare is going well, though there are still tears at drop off. His teachers report he is doing well, likes to participate and blows kisses to them. He talks about his teachers often, which is comforting to us. He has also been getting up very early, so occasionally he doesn't quite make it to nap time.

Even though we still haven't eaten all of the Halloween Candy yet (see above - Maggie as Princess Fiona from Shrek and JM as Lion; from our trip to Dutch Wonderland with friend Shira and her daughter, Maya), it's on to pumkin pie. It's that time of year, right?

Wishing you all the Happiest Thanksgiving!

Amy, Keith, Maggie and JM

ps - Congratulations to Shira, Mark and Maya on their recent referral!



Back to Work and Halloween

JM has been transitioning to day care since my return to work. He still cries at drop off he is now getting used to the routine, enjoying the songs, circle time and playground and is becoming close with one teacher and a few of the kids (he speaks of "Will" quite a bit). Keith and Grandma are also back in day care/bus pick-up routines (thanks Grandma!). For my part, I'm enjoying work and adult conversation and am slowly getting over the guilt associated with drop off.

We've been having lots of fun recently - trips to the pumpkin patch (see the "corn box" below) and Halloween of course. JM has a major sweet tooth. Which reminds me I'll have to make that dentist appointment soon.

Maggie was Nanny McPhee and JM was a lion. He didn't master "Trick or treat" but he did roar and say thank you.

Keith is running the New York marathon next week so we're all headed to the city to cheer him on. Should be a good weekend.

That's all for now - Thanksgiving here we come!

~Amy