What's New!

So it's been a bit since my last post. What's new in the Robinson Family World?

• Killian got his first round of vaccinations! Yikes! Momma hated it! He screamed, but I gave him his bink and he calmed down fairly fast. Then he ZONKED out on the way home and for most of the night. Yes, I said "bink." Aaron and I have grudgingly decided to let him use it more, since it does calm him down faster than we can sometimes.
• Killian is FULL of boogers! Both Aaron and I had colds a few weeks ago, which I think we passed to Lil Man. He HATES that bulb syringe that we use to suck his nose clear and cries like we're back at the doctor for more vaccinations when I use it. Sometimes, the amount of booger I can suck out with that thing reminds me of when you see a clown pulling scarves out of their mouth: when will it end?
• Killian smiles! No longer will it be blamed on gas! They are genuine smiles people.
• Killian talks! He communicates through crying, yes, but has also added vowel sounds to his range of vocal talents. His "ooh" and "ahh" make me giggle. He also has this higher pitched "hah-oh" sound that is precious. He is most smiley and talkative in the morning. It's nice that our conversations are not nearly as one-sided as they once were.
• Killian can laugh! Ok, it only happened once really, but it was a laugh. He kind of chuckled and I can't even remember what I did to make it happen, but I was wicked excited. No laughs since, but it was pretty awesome.
• Killian HATES tummy-time! Seriously, he shows off the strength of his lungs more than the strength of his neck muscles when you put him on his belly. That is unless you put him on his belly on YOUR belly, which may yield some grumping, but then usually some cuddles and/or sleeping.
• Killian is a fashion plate! The child has more clothes than I do, and potentially more than his father and me combined! Grandma and Grandpa Lehs are the culprits most often, but they get him so many cute things! I told Aaron that I debated whether or not to wash Killian's clothes because he has so many (alas, we lack enough pants and socks for that). I actually had to take the clothes OUT of the 12+ drawer to make more room for all of the other things. It doesn't help that I bought a lot of clothes during the summer, which means short sleeves, and it's getting colder, which requires longer sleeves.

With all that's new in Killian's life, you might wonder what's up with Aaron and I. Well, Aaron is currently playing Xbox (Assassin's Creed) and I am busy with work and attempting to listen to my new audiobook. We are trying to figure out Christmas when it comes to all of our new financial responsibilities, which means it will likely be a sparse year. Aaron continues to impress me with his fathering (not like I'm surprised), by taking Killian when he knows I need a break or washing bottles and diapers when I ask. Parenthood is definitely a team effort. TTFN readers!