Always Find Time to Laugh

Enjoy the video of BD laughing and pulling on my beard and grabbing for the camera. Wait for the growl at the end.

So - Brighton is almost walking...he's sooo close. He has been using a push/walker on loan from a friend that is helping him get the hang of it. He is fine when he doesn't realize he isn't leaning or holding onto a fixture but the moment he becomes aware he grabs the first thing in sight or plops to the ground. The other day he stood still for a few seconds, took a step and when the clapping startled him he went right on his bum. We are hoping his first steps are not at school and that we might be able to capture them on video...

During the 1st week of April Doc said Brighton was getting ready to fall off the growth chart. He was born in the 90th percentile but had dropped to the 5th - he had not gained any weight since 6 months! Cole Slaw said not to worry, history would repeat itself and Brighton would find himself 35 and quite rotund one day :) He had some blood work done (heart wrenching to witness) and we found he is slightly anemic (no biggie) so he gets iron drops in the a.m. and oatmeal added to every fruit and veg. However, the anemia did not explain his lack of weight gain so Doc said to come back in one month for a weight check. On May 9th we discovered Brighton had gained two whole pounds - the sweetest two pounds a Mumma and Papa could ask for! So, we continue to plump him up to try to keep up with the calories he burns on a daily basis...stay tuned!

I had a fantastic 31st birthday on Friday with the dudes...I am so lucky to have such a thoughtful husband (who really knows his way around a kitchen) and an adoreable son...xx

Patience is a virtue...

So - yet again we've failed to update in a timely manner...so here is the latest poop (that we can remember) since March 31st. April 1st: cry, bottle, poop, sesame street, oatmeal, nap, play, juice, crawl, take off socks, bottle, eat puffs, laugh, attempt walking, fall and get hurt, nap, bottle, carrots, wash hands, brush teeth, throw books on the ground, say goodnight to the elephants, listen to crickets and sleep sheep, drift off...AND repeat

We had an awesome first Mumma's Day - I was treated to a relaxing massage and body wrap from the fellas and we all went out for a great dinner afterwards...Brighton in his finest chambray leisure suit. The next day we had afternoon tea and enjoyed our time on the Cape.

Since Easter Brighton has become a huge fan of Gumby and Pokey - childhood favorites of Papa's! Brighton is also waaay into his "Ugly Dolls" and a stuffed puppy named Sprinkles. Elmo continues to entertain but while we remain supportive, our ears are bleeding.

Soooooo Sorry

We know, we're horrible kids, sister, brother (insert the appropriate word here that best describes your genealogical, social, or work related relationship to us here) for not posting for oh a little over 2 months. Join, we'll fill you in...

B-Dodge turned 7 months in January, 8 months in February, and then 9 months old just a few days ago. During that time he has stood on his own, albeit for a second at a time, found his voice and said his first word - LARLAHBET, gained another 3 teeth (pictures as soon as we can hold him down and get them), hasn't gained a pound since December, and notched a few more flights. We promise to be better about posting.

Jeeeezus, how cute is this little f#&$er?

Sorry, sometimes words just escape me. Just look at him!

Happy New Year!!!

At least someone in the Fox household knows how to ring it in right. But with a bed time in the 7pm range Brighton had to start hitting the sauce early to end up like this. I guess passing out in your crib 5 hours before the ball drops isn't the worst that could happen to you though. At least he still has his dignity, unlike Ryan Seacrest. B.Dodge out! (literally)

Here's wishing a safe, happy, and prosperous 2009 to everyone!