Ken's got a job with the firm Kollman & Saucier. They do Employment Discrimination law and much more. They had been farming out their immigration work but will now be able to do this in-house. They expect Ken to spend 50% of his time doing work for them and 50% of his time doing business development. He's essentially going to be able to start his practice under their roof, insurance, etc.
While this is great news (we get to keep the house - yea!), it means daycare for Kieran. We went to Goddard School today here in Owings Mills (where I work) and Ken visited KinderCare. He really liked Goddard compared to KinderCare, felt that it was more organized, cleaner and generally a nicer facility. I'm going to visit KinderCare on my way home to give it a look-see.
I'm starting to get really upset about the idea of sending him to daycare at all. I don't know that I prefer a nanny, but it seems like a lot of kids to few adults. Maybe it's just me. I'm nearly in tears over it, but it's something we have to do - we both need to work. The good news is that we will start this next week, when I was planning on being off work completely as Ken will be in Orlando for the AILA conference.
Instead of taking the entire week off, I'll be doing half days. This will help me (I won't be the sole caregiver 24-7 that week) and will ease Kieran into daycare instead of "OK, complete change of pace!" I'm upset about it, but I think that once he's there he'll start getting on a schedule, will start being able to do more/socialize, etc. OK back to work. Will blog again tomorrow with our decision.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007
The Kid Who Ate the World
Kieran got his first taste of solid food last night. He liked it and ate more than we initially planned on giving him. The book I was referring to suggested no more than one teaspoon at his first feeding. He probably ate at least a tablespoon, maybe more.
We have it on video and will be sharing it with anyone who's interested. It's pretty funny to see his reaction. We were completely convinced he'd spit it out or get fully covered in it. Kieran showed us - he even ate right from the spoon. He'd grab it after I loaded it up, pull it towards his mouth and chow down.
I thought he'd like solid food right off the bat but I never expected him to go so whole hog. We'll do another small feeding tonight. Right now the food is more for fun, getting him used to the texture and eating something other than liquid or from a bottle. Soon he'll actually have meals of this stuff.
On another note, I finally saw him roll onto his stomach last night. While we knew he could do it (we'd set him to bed on his back and he'd be on his belly in the morning), he'd never done it where either of us could see. Last night he did it in front of me (I'm not sure he was really aware I was in the room). It was funny - a three-step process. First he'd get onto his side which he's been able to do for a long time. Then he'd get a little further towards lying on his stomach, with one arm trapped underneath. Finally, he wiggles just a little so he can release that arm and voila! Now on belly. Now that he's on his stomach when he wants to be, he's also scooting with his legs - maybe he will crawl before he walks. I'm not sure. Any bets on that one?
Godzilla Movie References are Always Funny
Ken took Kieran to Games Workshop yesterday where they have large tables with scenery set up for gameplay. As no one was currently playing. Ken took Kieran and let him stand on the table (with Ken's help of course) and let him be Kieran-zilla, tromping over towns, rivers and trees. I'm mostly upset that we don't have video of this. I think I'll be sending Ken back with the camera to get pictures. I've been telling Kieran since he was born that he will learn different types of humor from different people. His mother knows that Godzilla movie references are always funny (Godzilla movies, however, not always funny).
We have it on video and will be sharing it with anyone who's interested. It's pretty funny to see his reaction. We were completely convinced he'd spit it out or get fully covered in it. Kieran showed us - he even ate right from the spoon. He'd grab it after I loaded it up, pull it towards his mouth and chow down.
I thought he'd like solid food right off the bat but I never expected him to go so whole hog. We'll do another small feeding tonight. Right now the food is more for fun, getting him used to the texture and eating something other than liquid or from a bottle. Soon he'll actually have meals of this stuff.
On another note, I finally saw him roll onto his stomach last night. While we knew he could do it (we'd set him to bed on his back and he'd be on his belly in the morning), he'd never done it where either of us could see. Last night he did it in front of me (I'm not sure he was really aware I was in the room). It was funny - a three-step process. First he'd get onto his side which he's been able to do for a long time. Then he'd get a little further towards lying on his stomach, with one arm trapped underneath. Finally, he wiggles just a little so he can release that arm and voila! Now on belly. Now that he's on his stomach when he wants to be, he's also scooting with his legs - maybe he will crawl before he walks. I'm not sure. Any bets on that one?
Godzilla Movie References are Always Funny
Ken took Kieran to Games Workshop yesterday where they have large tables with scenery set up for gameplay. As no one was currently playing. Ken took Kieran and let him stand on the table (with Ken's help of course) and let him be Kieran-zilla, tromping over towns, rivers and trees. I'm mostly upset that we don't have video of this. I think I'll be sending Ken back with the camera to get pictures. I've been telling Kieran since he was born that he will learn different types of humor from different people. His mother knows that Godzilla movie references are always funny (Godzilla movies, however, not always funny).
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Sit! Stay! Roll Over!
WOW - this morning he finally did it! He rolled over. Ken called me as I walked into the office this morning to tell me that after several days of rolling onto his side with only his arm at his stomach preventing him from laying 100% on his stomach Kieran has learned to get onto his stomach.
Ken walked into Kieran's room this morning and found him lying on his stomach with his arms above his head. Ken's going to have him practice this new feat a bit more today on his playmat. It's a little disconcerting because it means he can get on his belly but may not be able to roll onto his back again. I'm sure he'll master that soon too.
OK to work.
Ken walked into Kieran's room this morning and found him lying on his stomach with his arms above his head. Ken's going to have him practice this new feat a bit more today on his playmat. It's a little disconcerting because it means he can get on his belly but may not be able to roll onto his back again. I'm sure he'll master that soon too.
OK to work.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Enjoy the Holiday
We're having a nice Memorial Day weekend - I hope you are too. Today we're headed to a friend's house for a BBQ and tomorrow we'll just kick around the house. I've got a bit of work to do, but nothing that should take me away for the whole day.
No real news, Kieran is laughing up a storm - a sound that is so addictive we do just about anything to make him laugh. He loves when people move their heads around in a circle but after about 20 times, you get really dizzy. He's also getting close to rolling from his back to his stomach. He's not 100% there yet, but I'd venture to say any day now.
Have a great weekend everyone.
No real news, Kieran is laughing up a storm - a sound that is so addictive we do just about anything to make him laugh. He loves when people move their heads around in a circle but after about 20 times, you get really dizzy. He's also getting close to rolling from his back to his stomach. He's not 100% there yet, but I'd venture to say any day now.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Tall Man, Little Head
He was a champ with his shots (I chickened out and left before they gave them to him) and is doing well today.
He now weighs 12 lbs 15 oz (12th percentile), has a head circumference of 15 3/4" (5th percentile) and is 24 3/4 inches tall (45th percentile). He jumped from the 20th percentile to 45th in height. So weird.
OK back to work. He's fine, might start solid foods soon. We're probably going to have to switch his forumla and I'm going to be stuck breastfeeding/pumping until he's at least a year old unless I stop producing milk. The doctor said any breastmilk I could give him was better than none. Oh well. No wine for me for a while!
He now weighs 12 lbs 15 oz (12th percentile), has a head circumference of 15 3/4" (5th percentile) and is 24 3/4 inches tall (45th percentile). He jumped from the 20th percentile to 45th in height. So weird.
OK back to work. He's fine, might start solid foods soon. We're probably going to have to switch his forumla and I'm going to be stuck breastfeeding/pumping until he's at least a year old unless I stop producing milk. The doctor said any breastmilk I could give him was better than none. Oh well. No wine for me for a while!
Monday, May 21, 2007
All Kinds of News
Ken had some good potential meetings last week. More on that as it becomes truly relevant.
Kieran has his 4 month pediatrician's appointment tomorrow. We'll find out about starting solid foods, how we can help him poop, whether I will keep breastfeeding and more. I'll blog about it tomorrow or Wednesday if I can.
Last but definitely not least, our friends from college, Joshua and Beth, are expecting their first child in September. They are both very excited and nervous. The funniest thing is that I was just starting to pack up the maternity clothes that I had. Most of which was given to me by my sister-in-law who is short like me. Well, Beth is also pretty short and was asking me about clothes (where to find them) and I was so excited to be able to "pay it forward" so-to-speak.
OK back to work.
Kieran has his 4 month pediatrician's appointment tomorrow. We'll find out about starting solid foods, how we can help him poop, whether I will keep breastfeeding and more. I'll blog about it tomorrow or Wednesday if I can.
Last but definitely not least, our friends from college, Joshua and Beth, are expecting their first child in September. They are both very excited and nervous. The funniest thing is that I was just starting to pack up the maternity clothes that I had. Most of which was given to me by my sister-in-law who is short like me. Well, Beth is also pretty short and was asking me about clothes (where to find them) and I was so excited to be able to "pay it forward" so-to-speak.
OK back to work.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Our Four Month Old
Holy crap he's four months old today. I don't know that I ever really anticipated him being anything other than a cute little blob, but he's starting to be a little boy.
For the first time today he hurt himself. He was playing with Ken and while he was smiling and laughing he head-butted Ken. He started crying right away. After a minute I had Ken hand him to me and he started smiling and laughing again. I think he was actually milking his hurt with Ken a bit. Little stinker.
Big things going on for us right now. Ken is going to go to the AILA conference (that's the American Immigration Lawyers Association) in Orlando, FL. I'll be at home with Kieran that week. I'm both excited and nervous about being there 24/7 for the little man. Plus the fact that I'm not sole caregiver anymore.
Ken's working hard to launch a law firm and trying to get a job working for someone. Whichever one makes us money first wins :-). He does this while taking care of Kieran all day long. It's very impressive.
Not much else. Ken sold his motorcycle on eBay (we got more for it than we had hoped) and we've got a few other things that will follow it on the big yard sale on the web. I keep saying to Ken "It's so weird. We're parents!" To which he laughs and responds "I know." I think he's agreeing with me. It's weird. But we're enjoying it. Love to all.
For the first time today he hurt himself. He was playing with Ken and while he was smiling and laughing he head-butted Ken. He started crying right away. After a minute I had Ken hand him to me and he started smiling and laughing again. I think he was actually milking his hurt with Ken a bit. Little stinker.
Big things going on for us right now. Ken is going to go to the AILA conference (that's the American Immigration Lawyers Association) in Orlando, FL. I'll be at home with Kieran that week. I'm both excited and nervous about being there 24/7 for the little man. Plus the fact that I'm not sole caregiver anymore.
Ken's working hard to launch a law firm and trying to get a job working for someone. Whichever one makes us money first wins :-). He does this while taking care of Kieran all day long. It's very impressive.
Not much else. Ken sold his motorcycle on eBay (we got more for it than we had hoped) and we've got a few other things that will follow it on the big yard sale on the web. I keep saying to Ken "It's so weird. We're parents!" To which he laughs and responds "I know." I think he's agreeing with me. It's weird. But we're enjoying it. Love to all.
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