Just in time to stuff himself . . .

 What? You want to see my two new teeth? Then push me in the swing and make me laugh!

I feel like this guy deserves the world after spending so much time pushing these teeth thru! He seems relatively happier.

Keep looking up . . .

Hendrix has been mastering the word "up". I'm trying to get him to say it before being lifted or doing something that involves moving up but he usually waits till we're doing to say it. Sometimes he gets so into saying it, he repeats it over and over, cupping his lips perfectly to capture just enough air to make the "p" pop when he says it. It's cute and I love it.

Really it's the perfect time to master such a word. 

Diggin' Worms

Z & E have fun together. Digging for and sharing worms and bugs.

I'm diggin' their friendship.

Toother

After 4 long months, Hendrix's 1st tooth is starting to pop through. It happened on November 1. I can feel it's rough top breaking through the gum. I'm convinced it's for real now. He's had such a rough time with that. Most people don't believe he has a temper or can protest extra loudly, until he snaps. When he snaps, the caregiver is usually left feeling like they did something wrong, trying to figure out how he can be smiling and laughing one second and screaming so loudly the next. The boy knows how to be heard and to get what he wants.

Tricky Treats

Hendrix was a little trickier with Trick or Treat this year. I'm used to my kids being 1 or 2 months old while venturing out, you know, when they're really more agreeable. Even so, it was quite enjoyable to carry on the tradition with the Slivkas. Hendrix slept for about the first 30 minutes. Then he seemed confused. Vanessa and Zane were excited to be with their buddies. And it certainly allows for us adults to catch up.

Why not do some costume swapping?