8 months and a few days......

We are a few days behind on this post, but Owen didn't seem to mind and I really didn't want to post pictures of my sick baby on his eight month b-day. Our little man is doing sooo much better, he had two ear infections but thank you to antibiotics he is finally sleeping without me holding him. We made a visit to Dr DeSimone after a few days of a runny nose, I didn't want to be the paranoid new mom and just get sent home with a cold diagnosis but I was glad I followed my instincts and a few calls to pediatrician and nurse across the country ( kate and james we miss you sooo much) Owen is weighing in at 26pounds and 31 inches long. He is pulling himself up on everything and everyone and is one smiley baby. He still has just the two teeth but don't let them fool you he can bite and if he gets just the right angle it hurts! My American Girls doll, Samantha, is his new fascination, he talks to her, gives kisses and loves , pulls her hair and trys to drag her along his crawling route. I think she reminds him of his bosty( his bestest buddy). Oh and just when we thought the dragon growls had gone away he has brought them back with a new intensity. He now crawls to the side of the crib where his monitor is, stands up and growls and grunts directly into the microphone, it has scared me more than once from a dead sleep. Such a little pumpkin head! As a side note Brett started his new job at the Palazzo as an EMT, such a blessing in this city where everyone is losing their jobs, someone at work even told him they couldn't believe he was hired because they had just laid off a bunch of people! I am still emotional about it, the benefits package is wonderful and the job is great experience .He had orientation a few days ago and got a cute little vinny the ventian lion for Owen and tickets to Blue Man Group and Phanthom for us :) I am soo excited to see both!