6 weeks already!

Well, my maternity leave is halfway over, and I am already dreading the return to work. Being home with "little man" is such a joy and a privilege. I love watching him play, rocking him to sleep, and comforting him when he's unhappy. It hurts to think I will miss the little moments, like his recent developments--"talking" and smiling! I pulled out his activity mat this past week--it has an ocean theme and was a gift from a great work friend. I put him on that mat for 5-10 minutes at a time (about the extent of his attention span) so he can bat at and try to grab the hanging toys and so he can see "that baby" in the mirror. Those few minutes get the cutest sounds and best faces out of Liam! I will have to video it so you all can see and hear him to! Until then, here is a photo of him on his mat.Other updates: Liam had more visitors--Mike and Andrea stopped by to meet him and were with us on Liam's first trip to Sweetwater Tavern, the Howards' favorite restaurant. Aunt Steph and Uncle Colin also visited, and Uncle Colin will now have to be watched at all times when he is with his nephew. He was caught red-handed singing "Rocky Top" to Liam--this will not be tolerated! Cousin Rodney was in town and was able to meet our little guy, and Mrs. Valerie from KMS got to meet and hold Liam. Another KMS friend, Gretchen, and her boys, Matthew and Charlie, came by with dinners and LOTS of clothes for Liam, for which we are extremely grateful! Liam is gaining good weight (won't know exactly how much for 2 more weeks) and is getting more head control. Even Aunt Steph, the physical therapist, was impressed with his head movement! We are all excited that Liam is getting a boy cousin to play with at family gatherings (Congrats Uncle Matt and Aunt Laura!), and we are looking forward to Liam meeting his Gallagher grandparents and his Uncle Connor and Aunt Shannon in the next few weeks!

Well, that's it for now. Our love to all! Geoff, Leslie, and Liam.