Ryan!!

Happy 7th Birthday to my Little Man!!!!!!  [alright, yes, it's a little bit late, just a wee bit.  But better late than never.]  We had a great celebration - Mommy came to lunch at school, the bus stop greeted you with noisemakers and hats and cupcakes, dinner at Wendys and dessert at home with the Grandparents, a fun fall party at the birthday party playground.  I know it's cliche, but I just cannot believe you're seven!!  Thanks for being a great kid and an awesome brother and an amazing person!

Ryan's seven year checkup was on October 2nd.  His weight was 49lbs 8oz, just under the 50th percentile curve.  His height was 47.5", again hovering just under 50th percentile.  His height and weight are staying very consistent on the charts. 

heartbreaker

Ryan and Daddy left for boy scouts a couple of minutes ago.  Ryan gave me a hug [at Daddy's prompting], but he had no interest in giving his sisters one.  And they were running late, so out the door they went.  Chloe tried to blow him a kiss as he left, and she burst into tears when the door shut behind them.  The girls were sitting next to each other at the table in their booster seats, and Abby leaned over super sweetly and put her arm on Chloe's shoulder.  In the most sympathetic Abby voice, she told her:
"Chloe, that's just what boys do.  He didn't even give me a hug and I wanted one."