FitzKids

We were back home for Megan’s actual birthday so we had a little party at home. Lauren and I made a cake and cupcakes. Megan was still grumpy from the trip but enjoyed the cake experience a little more this time.

She was super at her doctor’s appointment. She weighed 19lbs 2oz which was the 25%ile, and she was 29inches tall which is the 50%ile.
It took about 2 weeks to ween her completely. We had to put the whole milk into a bottle (which she never had much before) and warm it up to get her to drink it. About a week later I tried to nurse her to relieve my pressure but she would have none of it! It was easy then to switch from the bottle to the sippy cup and she’s never looked back. Yay!!!

Daddy came down towards the end of our trip for Megan’s birthday party. Aunt Marilyn hosted the party at her house so all the kids could swim and Mor Mor and Aunt Wendy supplied all of the food. We had a super time. Megan wouldn’t nap that day (sleeping down in FL was a nightmare the whole trip) so when it was finally time for cake she was really not in the mood.

Well, I’m way behind on my blogging so let me quickly catch up. We spent almost three weeks in Palm Coast in late June-early July. We spent have the time at Mor Mor’s and Grandpa’s and the other half at Nana’s house. We went to see the beach (which was scary for mom because the ocean was quite rough and Lauren is sooo brave), Marineland, and just visiting with everyone. It was a great time, but a little long. I think we’ll stay for less than three weeks next summer.

A bird built a nest where we hang the hose and sprinkler. We’ve been keeping an eye on them and they seem to be doing fine. Last week Gerry the cat brought in two wrens (one dead, one somewhat alive - thanks, Don, for helping get him out of the house!). I was worried that one of the birds was the mommy bird. Alas, the babies seem to be doing well. Hopefully they’ll stay clear of Gerry.

The pool re-opened on Friday and we’ve made a visit every day since. Megan loves the water, even getting dunked. Lauren took a few days getting her sea legs back (she had developed a phobia about getting her face wet), but now she’s making progress toward becoming a terrific swimmer. Today her favorite game was fetching some dive rings at the bottom of the pool. With a big shove from dad she makes it to the bottom (around 4.5 feet) then grabs the ring, pushes off, and kicks her way back up (mostly).

Video of Lauren Swimming Like a Fish