We've been making the most of the beautiful Oregon summer and getting outside as much as possible which seems to be the best antidote for the seemingly endless teething and recent cold you had. One of the highlights of this month was going down to Salem to celebrate Grandma's birthday, watch a baseball game, and see the solar eclipse. You slept through the eclipse but sure enjoyed playing with Grandma's kitty toys and exploring the big parks close to her apartment. You've been mimicking a lot more noises this month including (we think) the elephant noise your jumparoo makes. Your love for the water continues to grow and we usually get to a splash pad, pool, or beach once or twice a week to keep you happy. You always go to sleep so easily after a day splashing around. Hopefully we'll find a good indoor pool for the long Oregon winter.
Size: We met our new pediatrician this month and you were 29 ½" tall and 23 lbs, still a very big boy for your age. We've been living in temp housing much longer than expected so I've been hoping that you don't hit another big growth spurt before we move into our house in late September. All your bigger clothes are packed in the shipment.
Eating: You still highly prefer to be fed but will grasp blueberries, bananas, and grapes and let us guide them to your mouth. You drink out of a straw and can mostly feed yourself a pouch. You like almost everything but have started protesting anything with a little bit of spiciness in it like Mexican rice.
Sleep: We had a few rough nights where we had to hold you throughout the night when you were sick. You were so uncomfortable and tired it just broke our hearts. Trying to give you Motrin is the absolute worst part of parenting and elicits the most dramatic fit I've ever seen from you - violent back arching, high pitched screaming, and arms flailing wildly. Grandma says you get this from Dada and that she is scarred for life from trying to give him medicine.
Play: You really love to turn the pages in your favorite books. Since we're living in a temporary apartment, we've avoided buying new toys for you but its becoming clear you're done with the "baby" stuff and ready for some more challenging toys. Luckily its summer and super easy to entertain you by taking you to the park, playground, or splash pad nearby. Your favorite activity seems to be looking for doors to close, cabinets to open, and drawers to slam. Mom has to be on constant patrol.
Still feeling a little under the weather for this month's photo.
Cruisin around our favorite playground
Gymnastics practice with Dada
Splash pad at Orenco station
He's quick on the grab so we have to clear the perimeter
So sad you've outgrown these awesome Nikes
Zoo day with the ladies
Fun at the pool
Keepin' an eye on the girls
Jamison square fountain with your friend Cedar in the background
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