Getting Bigger...

Hello all. Charlie went for his two month check up on Thursday the 25th. The check up was a few days behind schedule, but we now have to make the appointments in line with Jenn's work schedule. That's right, Jennifer has returned to work following her maternity leave; she started back on October 17th. Now, as for Charlie...he is getting bigger, stronger and healthier by the minute. He is now over 10lbs and almost 23 inches long. When Charlie came home from the doctor, he offered Napoleon a friendly reminder that soon he will be bigger than both his puppies. While he is only in the 25th percentile for both height and weight, he has grown the perfect amount for a baby born 1 month before his due date and 3 weeks before he was to be removed from the womb by the man in white. The pedetrician reports that all else is well with Charlie also. We couldn't be happier with our little Charlie-man. He is becoming more and more attentive and we are very confident he can recognize our voices and faces. Charlie likes to pick his head up for as long as possible and he continues to stretch himself to full capacity frequently. Since Jenn returned to work, Charlie has been going to Aunt Amanda's day care. Aunt Amanda's day care consists of two guests, Charlie and his big cousin Matthew. They smile, laugh and play all day. Charlie has already developed his mothers "sweet-tooth."

I have been working very hard to teach Charlie about all the sports he can play and watch. As prior blogs describe in detail, Charlie traveled in utero to many Texas Rangers' games this year, two Atlanta Braves' games in Atlanta, a US National Team match and to the FC Dallas-Houston Dynamo Rivalry in Frisco. Charlie's new fascination is with football. While declaring his allegiance to Georgia Tech, Charlie rooted very hard for Tech's rival UGA as they put the beat-down on the University of Florida today. While I am hoping for a left-handed pitcher, Charlie wants to be Tony Romo (the Dallas Cowboys' Quarterback) at this stage. He was very excited, yet extremely jealous, that Daddy and Uncle Ben attended this past Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Vikings. In fact, Charlie has asked that I use pictures from the Cowboys' game to help put his newest photos into perspective. Thus, without further delay.

Charlie is learning to study very hard at an early age...

Charlie says, "If I don't study hard...I won't be able to get that college scholarship. Without the scholarship, I won't be able to develop great passing skills like Tony...nor develop skills with the ladies."

Another important fact, you can't make a grand entrance without an entorage...

While Charlie was upset he didn't get to go to the game, he was very pleased he didn't have to get into his car seat...instead he and Peanut enjoyed the game from the comfort of home.

Charlie's got that touchdown thing all figured out....

As most of you know, our family is leaving Texas. I have accepted a job in Savannah. My official start date is Monday, November 12th. My last day with AIG is this coming Friday, November 2nd. Jenn will be leaving her job the week before Thanksgiving. Yes, that's right...I will be in Savannah (with Peanut and Napoleon) for a little over 3 weeks prior to Jennifer and Charlie's arrival. I am leaving Texas in 10 days for the 11oo mile trek home. While we are all going to miss each other terribly, I am greatly looking forward to starting my job and seeing my parents and extended family for the first time in almost a year. But, I will not digress any longer...nor offer further reflections on our time in Texas (I am sure it will come soon though); here are a few more pictures of Charlie being Charlie.

Peanut just had a birthday and I feel obligated to tell everyone that she had a great day. Since I remember seeing my age on the back of pictures at my grandparent's house my whole life, I'll honor them by posting our ending complete with ages.

----- Jay (27), Jennifer (26), Charlie (2 months), Peanut (4) and Napoleon (2) -----