Today marks Connor’s 8 month birthday - 32 weeks. Today also marks Connor’s 30th official doctor’s appointment in New Orleans. There have been at a couple “i’ll just fit you in since you’re already here” appointments. And he’s had 3 surgeries and 2 overnights in the hospital. That’s a lot of medical care for someone who’s less than a year old.
Although Connor is the cause of many of my newly sprouted grey hairs, I love him very very much. He is such a happy kid and such a good snuggler. Every morning he wakes up and gives a HUGE smile to whoever he sees first. He giggles, smiles, and reaches for Isabel’s hair every time she is nearby (Isabel likes the first 2, but could do without the hair pulls). Everyone says Connor is a little Tom jr, because of his dashing good looks, his chill demeanor, and his ability to stay on the lower 10% of the weight growth chart.
I love that kiddo!
Milestones & favorites:
Connor is now able to sit up by himself without pillows (although sometimes he gets distracted and falls over) (note: I realize he’s got pillow support in this picture, but he’s so dang cute)
Connor is able to stand for a little bit with the support of his hands on the couch, but when he tries to show off and stand without hand support he topples over.
Connor is able to “eat” solids. His favorite foods are Bambas and banana pancakes.
Connor’s default chill level: 9
Connor’s favorite Physical Therapist is Isabel, second place is daddy, and i’m in third. We practice rolling over, grabbing our toes, and getting in crawling position.
Connor’s favorite book is Dino Tails! The tails are apparently very tasty.
Connor’s favorite podcast is ‘History of Westeros’ which he listens to most days on his drive to pick up Isabel with Dad
Connor’s favorite benefit of being a second child is the screen time
Connor’s favorite activities are watching isabel do stuff, splashing in the bathtub or pool, and smiling when he makes eye contact
Connor’s favorite toy - Krakow the Dragon, wooden shakey thing, or plastic turtle necklace
Connor’s favorite thing to say: ahhh Ahhh AHHHHH
Connor’s attitude toward halloween - apathetic
