RYAN

What a colorful character!!

Ryan, I am happy to report is doing great. All of his test came back normal.

We've been giving him table food instead of baby food and he is loving it. Since

we started this he rarely spits up and is off all medications. That is a first since he was three weeks old.

He still has some sleep problems, probably from his early difficulties. He is getting better at settling down on his own. He also has problems with the bottle, mostly due to his nosy nature. If he sees or hears something

while drinking... forget it he's done! He is into everything. He has been pulling himself to a stand for about a month now, crawls everywhere and isn't afraid to explore. Lately, Stanley's dog food dishes have been a source of wonder. Anything electronic too... converters (loves em), phones (check), dvd player (oh ya gets them open), cd players (check, check)! A couple of days ago he was standing at the railing, doing his usual schtick (ya don't know how to spell that) holding with two hands... letting one go and turning as if to say "ya I can do it!", when he moves one hand down a rail and steps over. YIKES, I'm not ready for a walker yet. Oh and walkers... okay my Canadian friends and relatives don't freak out... as you may recall we own a walker. He is under constant supervision (trust me eagle eye mommy is on the case), but man does he whip around in that thing. So, Ryan, Goodtime Charlie, Baberoo, Munchkin, Ry Guy etc. is doing great. Thank you to everyone who has kept him (and our sanity) intheir thoughts and prayers.