in case you thought it was a cake walk

Although we're new parents, we're aware that Liam can make it look easy at times. So, we thought we'd show you some snapshots of what he's like when it's bed-time (or nap time too). He seems to do better when daddy puts him down (for obvious reasons) but all the same, he doesn't like to miss out on anything, so the fundamental concept of a nap or bedtime is contrary to Liam's fundamental belief:

"Whatever is going on, I should be at the center"

Liam Being a Big Ham for the Camera

a title not appropriate for a 'G' rated blog

this is another 'priceless' snapshot. As new parents, each new chapter is wonderful, new and exciting. Therefore, potty training should follow suit, ... right?

anyways, we've read a few books and heard a few stories, but nothing can substitute for the real thing. As far as we've heard, the first real step in this direction is the child's recognition of being 'in the act'. When it comes to #1, Liam couldn't care less when or where, but when it comes to #2, it's a different story. He gets kinda shy (sometimes he cries but don't tell him I told you) and he'll move to a corner of the room. He gets this very serious expression and he'll mutter (almost below his breath) "poopin". Yup, I swear he says it. 'Poopin'.

Well that better than we've come to expect from most of our friends (I Hope AH is reading this). AH is a Tar Heel, just in case y'all were wonderin.

just a couple good expressions

is our kid crazy?

must get this behavior from the missus. that's our professional opinion, anyway.

eating...? really...?

i couldn't resist

an important picture

you might well wonder why I call this an important picture. After all, it's just Aby and Liam as we're sitting down to dinner. Maybe you might notice that Liam is grabbing his ears.

Well, I'd like to tell you about this unforgettable event. As we sat down to dinner, Liam began to exhibit certain 'signs' that we'd never seen before. He wouldn't be still, nor would he eat certain foods that we know are his favorites. Without a doubt, this was cause for concern, for at least a minute or two....until he proceeded to projectile vomit all over the place. To (roughly) quote my sister, who was present at the time "I never knew he could hold so much liquid". It is absolutely true, the volume he presented to us was truely amazing. He puked all over the table, the floor and when we didn't know what to do, Aby grabbed her coat and placed it in front of him and the dining area, he filled that too. The vomiting aside, he was miserable. As very proud parents, I can still point out that we've taken him out to dinner countless time with no more of an incident than some flirtatious glances, and now we have a proverbial notch on our parental walking stick. In the end, we found that he caught a case of the far-too-common rotovirus, a very common virus affecting millions of children annually. Anyways, it was our first taste, and it was in spectacular fashion. The real end of the story includes blow-out diapers and many hours of lost sleep, but I doubt you are interested in that!

So, to wrap this up, I hope you enjoy the pictures of me while my Abuelita and Tia visited and I can't wait to hear from all my friends. Paz, Liam

Me and Tia; a day on the couch

Why is Liam crying?

a few tonight, a few more tomorrow