He's OK!

I figured it is time to update everyone because people keep asking me if Oliver is still "giving me trouble." The first 6 weeks of his life were not pleasant ones but as soon as he hit the six week mark everything changed. All of his food sensitivity and most of his fussiness disappeared. He was a much happier baby and continues to be so. He LOVES watching Frank an playing in the baby gym. He's a fan of pat-a-cake and Daddy's beat boxing. Frank doesn't like to feel left out of anything. Sometimes I'll catch him lying in the gym with Ollie, or he'll 'help' Ollie play with the toys on the bouncer seat. Here is the funny Frank story of the month. Frank loves water and will do whatever he can to be in it. He goes out of his way to step in puddles, he is constantly trying to climb in my fountain and he's always playing in the dog water. One day we were in the backyard and he disappeared around the corner by the washer and dryer. When he reappeared the front of his shirt was SOAKED. I started to remind him not to play in the dog's water when I noticed he was dripping from his chin. He figured "it's good enough for the dog to drink why not me?" Later, I had the opportunity to watch him take a "swig." He goes over to the bucket, holds onto the sides, and plunges his face right in! Needless to say I try to stop him but I figure as long as I change the water everyday we're good:) He enjoys being my helper when I do dishes, sweep the floors, do the laundry, and other chores. I know what some of you are thinking,"he's probably more of a hindrance than a help," but he truly does help. Whenever he sees me at the sink he say "help...chair...bubbles!" and races to drag a chair over. He is learning so many new words and signs I can't keep up. I am back at work teaching water aerobics. Since it's summertime I am also teaching private swim lessons. It's a busy time but the extra income is nice and the "mommy break" is welcomed. Besides, how many jobs provide day care an pay you to work out? I love it! Jesse is still working hard and his interview process with Alpine begins on the 19th. We'll keep everyone posted.