Colin Patrick McGloin

Flip Flopping and Crawling-November 13th 2009

When we change Colin we really strap him in. He loves to move around, so it's hard to keep him down long enough to change his diaper. Today I decided to capture the moment forever.He was being changed and I wanted to let everyone see how hard it is to get a diaper on him. It's hysterical.

Here is a bit more news. Colin crawled today. He added all those fun movements into one fluid motion, that is crawling. Good job buddy. Time for the gate installation!

Have a wonderful weekend,
Mia, Ryan, Colin and Pipparoo

So Very Close-November 12th, 2009

In case you were wondering, that golden glow on Colin's shirt is a mix of carrot and peas.

Look at these cute little piggies. I kiss them as much as possible!

 

 

 

He did this action a lot more today. He even moved his legs back and forth, but then he would fall. So very close though.

Then back to the belly. I think he's starting to get it though and he's getting less and less upset about it.

 

Colin was so very, very close to crawling today. He was actually moving his legs forward, but then he would fall. A few times he got up on his feet and tried to plow forward. This wasn't a success, but I've heard my friends say their kids did this when they were learning too. He wasn't as fussy when he would fall, instead he would stretch as far forward as he could to get whatever it was that he wanted. Any day now I will be reporting that he finally did it. Mark my words.

Colin would like to say hi to Jeff and Walter, his new cousins in Arizona. Actually, Jeff and Walter are Heidi and John's new greyhounds. They are super cute. 

Have a nice day tomorrow and a great weekend too,
Mia, Ryan, Colin and Pippi

Shoes For Crawling-November 10th, 2009

Notice the absence of Pippi's cone. After Colin finished making fun of her, she made us take it off. Here she is guarding the door to our room, Colin's temporary playroom.

 

Yes, those are shoes from Cameron. I thought maybe the key to crawling was shoes. Almost, he moved his leg and arm forward a few times.

They almost worked, but then he dropped down like this and scooted around the room. He's got some heat in those guns of his. I'm not sure I could pull myself around the way he does.

 

 

Mmm...shoes taste as good as socks...

Do you hear what I hear? (The mouth thing is his new favorite thing to do. I can even tell when he does it in the dark, because you can hear him. Little cutie!)

I took these pictures this morning when Colin and I were hanging out. 

He was trying so hard to crawl, that he was beginning to get frustrated. I felt bad for the little guy. Then a lightbulb went off over my head. I ran to his closet to get the shoes cousin Cameron gave us. I actually did run because when you leave this kid alone, he really gets moving. The shoes were not so great for crawling, but really great to chew on. I need to get our boy into yoga.

By the time I got home, Colin was scooting one leg forward and one arm. He didn't actually crawl, but we're getting there. Ryan was on the ground with him and that seemed to motivate Colin. It was so exciting, even Pippi tried to get in on the action. Colin was laughing, she sat in front of him and as God as my witness, I thought Colin was going to grab her tail with his mouth. Yikes, blech. He didn't but Pippi sure did move fast! Watch out Pip, this guy is gonna git ya!

Maybe tomorrow, 
Mia, Ryan and Colin

Backward, The New Forward - November 8, 2009

 

 

 

These were taken this morning. Colin was trying to gear up for the big game. We didn't tell him about the sad conclusion, lets keep that between us.

Colin is getting around like a little speed demon. Granted, he's going backward, but the boy can move. We were in our room yesterday, I was putting things away and when I turned around he had gone across the room and was almost under the bed. He just throws it in reverse and powers on.

Update: We took Pippi's cone collar off. It was clear she hated it. We just watch her as much as we can and tell her to stop when she licks her incision. So far, that is working. She's eating again and wants to play all the time. That's the Pippi I know and love. It's too bad about the collar, that thing had Colin laughing his bottom off.

Have a great week, we're supposed to have more nice weather.
Mia, Ryan, Colin and Pippi

Pippi's Back-November 7th, 2009

 

It looks like Pippi may have been abducted by aliens. I assure you, she was not. She had minor surgery on her leg and is as good as new. The only problem is this lamp shade she has to wear. 

She was actually ignoring her wound until I put neosporin on it. Had I just left the stinker alone, the poor girl wouldn't have to wear the thing. After I put the oinment on it, she started to lick it. That is a big no no. Lesson learned. 

Anyway, she hates the collar, they had to use a large because of her huge neck. Ryan managed to whittle it down a bit, but it's still really annoying to her and I can see why. She constantly looks like a deer in the headlights. Regardless, we're glad to have her back. We missed you pretty bird. 

Have a wonderful day, it is gorgeous out.
Mia, Ryan, Colin and Pippi Funnel-Head McGloin

That's Right, It's Friday! - November 6th, 2009

 

 

 

First things first, please keep Pippi in your prayers. She's at the vet today getting some work done and we miss her already. I hate when she isn't here, it's like something major is missing. She's been my best buddy for 8 years and is an important part of our family. Think about her if you can.

Colin hammed it up for the camera this morning. He was jumping to his hearts content. I'm trying to get him to stand more often. He is getting stronger and can pull himself up to sit. When he is no his hands and knees he rocks back and forth. It's as if he knows what to do, but can't quite get it going. Pippi had a little fear in her eyes last night when he pulled on knee forward and scooted her way. She's probably thinking, "Sweet Jesus this kid is going to learn how to come after me." We hope he does Pippi!

Have a wonderful weekend. Looks like we have some beautiful weather headed our way.
Mia, Ryan and Colin 

Wild Thing-November 3rd, 2009

 

 

 

 

Tonight when I was getting Colin ready for bed I realized how insane and thick his hair is. It's not that I'm just noticing it, but I can no longer fix it with my hands. If I don't comb it, there is hair everywhere. Take a look at this little wild thing as I tame his mane into perfectly coiffed hair.

I love his lips in the second picture. He has been doing that a lot lately. It's a funny little fish mouth.

Have a great week,
Mia, Ryan, Colin Wild Thing and Pippi

Polly Want A Cracker-November 2nd, 2009

 

 

 

 

I got him! 

This parrot provides some serious entertainment. Jump-a-roos and vibrating chairs are a must for babies. So are monkey suits. Enjoy the victory of Colin catching a parrot. This kid has talent. Disregard the spit up. Spit happens.

Have a great week,
Mia, Ryan and Colin

Welcome November-November 1, 2009

 

 

 

 

With a fan like this, how can we lose today? If only that were enough. Today Colin donned some more Bears super fan gear. He looked handsome as ever. We went for a long walk, talked to Aunt Kerry on the phone and had a super yummy lunch. Then with dome coaxing, he passed out so I could clean. We're happy to say, he's really starting to get this nap thing. He still puts up a fuss, but the fussing is getting shorter and shorter. Hey, as long as I can get a half hour or somethings CLOSE TO TWO HOURS, I'll take it. Let's be honest though. I secretly still want to wake him up to play.

Colin loves that darn parrot. Look at him putting it on his head. He does that all the time. Today he was doing it for Pippi. She pretty much ignored him. He's persistent though and kept right on. Way to go buddy.

Enjoy the beautiful day,
Mia, Ryan and Colin

Happy Howl-o-ween - October 31st, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early in the day we went to lunch with Chris and Jon. Colin was in a great mood and showed off his teeth as much as he could. It was really cute. I'm glad Jon got to see him happy. Usually, he see's him at loud, crowded parties or too late in the day and Colin has been cranky. This time though, he showed what a happy boy he is. 

I took a few pictures of him in his bouncy before I dressed him up. I thought it was so funny to keep catching him play with the buttons with one hand and grab the parrot over his head with the other. He keeps us laughing. 

Colin loves Halloween. He really loved getting dressed up. Unfortunately, he didn't get the fully experience the holiday, since he goes to bed so early. He did get to hand out some candy with me early on. The two kids kept reaching in and grabbing more and more candy. It was kind of funny though. Since we get so few trick or treaters, I should have let them take more. I didn't want to give Colin the wrong idea though, so I didn't encourage them.

We had a dr appt on Friday. Colin weighed in at 19lbs 5oz and 27.5" long. He doesn't have to go back for two months, when he turns 1! He also no longer needs the Synagis vaccine. We are very happy about that too, our boy is healthy.

Thanks sweet boy. We hope everyone had a great Halloween.
Mia, Ryan, Colin and Pippi