Cameron the Crab

Yes, it’s true. Like his mother, Cameron is crabby when he doesn’t feel well or get enough sleep and today that was the case in both areas. We think his intestines weren’t outputting all that he was intaking which thus caused problems before, during and after mealtime. By 6:30, he had had a record # of full diapers. Hopefully, we’ll be in better shape going forward. Thank goodness for peaches and apples!

On the sleep front, he didn’t get as much as he should last night and then opted for short naps today. So, an early bath and early bedtime are on the agenda for this evening.

We did head to the park for an afternoon stroll once we determined that he wasn’t going to sleep anymore and that he wasn’t interested in eating. There was a group of elderly people there performing on the stage. There was a vocal group as well as a couple of dancers (including a belly dancer) and a band that played. As the band played, the elderly people in the audience got up to dance – mostly women with women. It was pretty cool! We also did a lap around the lake. We took a break and sat on the walrus (see picture) and Cameron ate some fruit and veggie puffs.

Now we’re struggling with what to make for dinner. Looks like spaghetti. We may be eating a lot of that this week.

Cam’s accomplishments: He’s getting better at the pointer finger / thumb dexterity thanks to the fruit and veggie puffs. Also, he’s figuring out how to sit back down after he pulls himself up. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. Did we mention he’s not happy unless he’s standing? That’ll be fun on the plane ride home. Oh yes, and we’ve seen a lot of head shaking meaning “no”. Sometimes he means it and sometimes he’s kidding, at least that’s what we like to think!