I predict Livy will rap a triple into right (yes, she's unconventional) and start walking in a big way.
Yes, our little girl is the last of the crew to walk on her own. Is she up to it physically? Oh yes, she leans into the corners like a seasoned MotoGP rider.
Has she seen enough walking to catch on? Our floors have seen so many miles they're ready for an oil change. Does she have the desire? Well, she desires walking like a congressman desires an investigation.
Has she seen enough walking to catch on? Our floors have seen so many miles they're ready for an oil change. Does she have the desire? Well, she desires walking like a congressman desires an investigation.
We have seen progress lately - walking with only one hand holding mom or dad's hand is progress indeed. She seems to be saving up and waiting to unleash a tidy, balanced walk. I think she'll hit a triple.
Spring has brought wonderful weather to Burlington. The backyard has become our sanctuary, and the boys' obsession. There are rocks, grass, a slide, dirt, mulch, bugs, balls and little spots to hide. Their outside fun is epic.
We've gradually reduced our walks, and increased outside time. This is a little tougher on our schedule, as one parent no longer has time to clean up and cook supper. We make do. Cooking supper in front of the kids is actually a great distraction, and who knows, they may actually learn something from it.
Everyone is still sleeping well. 12 hours /night, two naps per day. How lucky are we to have this schedule? Very lucky, and thankful. It's amazing how much sleep the kids still need. And we've identified their 'I need sleep NOW' cues during the day.
Max: Yawns, constant whining, eye rubbing, trouble walking, strange attempts to get attention.
Augie: Leans down to do a head stand, strange attempts to get attention, trouble walking, stands in front of the stairs and looks up.
Livy: Constant eye rubbing, yawns, annoying whining, lays down to throw a fit.
They are all amazing communicators, if only you pay attention.
We have some words: this (dis), momma, dada, go
We also have some baby cursing, some attempts at our words and some singing imitation.
Team Norris' first haircuts were an event. August lost nearly all his hair and Max got a trim. Dad's trusty rusty electric clippers did the job just fine, leaving the boys with the classic 'buzz cut'.
August looks like a completely different little boy. He looks older, smarter and his hair loss seems to have triggered something that seems to have him be much more personable and outgoing (insert Dad jokes here).
His hair is unexpectedly thick, like a carpet. It takes considerable effort to mess it up.
Max, for better or worse, has his dad's hairline and thin wavy hair. Easy to mess up, it goes back in place sooner or later. Max doesn't really care about hair style, just about getting enough food in his hair for body.
Livy did not get a haircut, but now officially has the longest hair of the crew. When wet and straight, her hair easily reaches the bottom of her neck.
Team Norris has been putting the miles on the family van. Three trips to Iowa City for appointments and checkups, Easter and a visit to Wapello visiting great-grandma Webb, one overnight trip to Pella to see grandma and grandpa Norris (first overnight trip for dad) and an afternoon to Trenton to visit the Roths.
What's next for Team Norris? Adding solid foods, staying on the nap schedule, and waiting for Livy to hit her triple.
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I know -- so little time and so many kids; it's hard to update the blog. But I love reading it so I think it's worth it!
The kids are growing up so fast -- I probably won't see them until July and then they'll be total kids and just havin' fun. Love 'em.
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