Our Little Turkey

5.14.11 ~ From 'I’m Busy' to 'I’m a Fishie'

Today Liam had his second swim class. Jason got in with him and “encouraged” him to get into the water much sooner than I had last time.

At first he was a little skeptical.

But soon he warmed up to the idea.

And then actually had quite a bit of fun.

And, the money shot! He put his face in the water to blow bubbles!! (more times than this once that I caught with the camera). He also kicked, used his arms, and floated on his back. At one point, as Jason was pushing him along by his waist, and Liam's arms were going, and legs were kicking, Liam yelled "I'm swimming! I'm swimming!" That got some chuckles from the pool deck.

And today we got Hannah and Toros’s bike seat up and running… thanks guys!

Thumbs up!

5.11.11 ~ "My Hair is Growing"

This morning Liam and I were walking down the street, holding hands. Suddenly, he stops, looks up at me and says "My hair is growing." And then continues walking. Who is this kid?!

On Monday Liam had his first visit to the dentist. The broken leg last year has left him a screaming, panicking mess anytime we set foot in a doctor’s office. So I went online and found the most gimmicky, kid friendly dentist in Brooklyn. And, you know what? The movie on the wall, the games with dental tools, and the showering with dental related gifts all worked. Liam owned the dentist. No tears, no screaming, no trying to leave the room. He sat on my lap in the dental chair and opened his mouth, completely voluntarily, before the dentist even asked him too. He let the dentist count, clean, and fluoride his teeth. Only once did he show any sign of hesitation or discomfort. I couldn't see his face, but the dentist told me that Liam was trying to close his mouth without biting the dentist's finger. So he was basically closing his lips while trying to keep his teeth apart. How considerate! We were commended on our good brushing job. And, of course, no cavities!

Today as we headed into the pediatricians office for a check-up, Liam’s face crumpled as he cried, "No doctor, I want the dentist!!!"

Here are some pictures of our late Easter celebration in Baltimore this past weekend.

5.01.11 ~ I'm Busy

Yesterday we took Liam to his first swim class. He was really excited when we talked about it, really excited to put on his swim suit, and really excited to walk to the pool. But when it came time to get in the water, he refused. And his excuse? "I'm busy." (I now regret ever giving him the same reason for why I can't do something he wants me to do).

In the last 3 minutes of the class Jason and I took a risk and just picked him up off the side (where he'd been happily sitting telling us he's too busy to get in) and dipped him in. He gasped, but then instead of crying, he sort of gave us a nervous giggle. And then it was time to get out because class was over. And then he said he needed to get back in. Sorry buddy. Too late.