Would your son like to try some wine?

Spud had to visit the pediatrician every month from 0-6 months of age for various shots and other indignities, so he was relieved to hear there was no scheduled vaccination at 7 months. But then we told him last week that he had to get his influenza boosters. The good news is we got an update on his official stats:

19 lbs. 12 oz. (50-75%)
29 inches (90-95%)

He used to drain a bottle in about 15 minutes. Now it takes about 4. He can now beat up Daddy.



Cheese lady at Costco: "Would you like to try some blue cheese on a cracker?"

Claire [who inexplicably likes blue cheese, as well as other disgusting fungi]: "Mmm. Yes."

Cheese lady at Costco [eyeing large baby in Baby Bjorn, placidly chewing Baby Bjorn strap and drooling on it]: "Would your little boy like some as well?

Claire [chewing, looks at baby]: "Um, no. He doesn't have any teeth yet."

Cheese lady at Costco: [surprised, dubious]: "How old is he?"

Claire [still chewing]: "7 months."

Cheese lady at Costco: [still dubious, eyes Claire and baby with suspicion, addresses new customer]