Can you believe it? I’ve been here for seven whole months! Mom and Dad were reflecting on their last Christmas, they said this Christmas is going to be the best ever because of ME! I look a little different this month because of my helmet, but it is already making a difference. I have physical therapy tomorrow, I’ll be sure to let everyone know how it goes.

We celebrated the day by practicing standing, cruising (I made it halfway down the couch all by myself!), and wrapping presents. New on the menu–pears and applesauce. I’m not really a fan of the sweet stuff, veggies for me! Of course, I played a lot, I’m really interested in the wheels in my toys, I’m trying to figure out how these crazy things work. Then Mom really had to get some stuff done around the house and she stuck in me in this crazy basket, but I really liked it! I also helped in the kitchen today, and found a fun new toy–a bag of french fries. Dad says that I’ll get so many interesting more toys in just 12 days if I continue to be a good boy!

Canton has developed a new trick!  He can clap on command about 1/2 of the time, next up, waving!

Clapping! from Mike Murphy on Vimeo.

Well, this week brought about several changes.  Mom, Dad, and I went to Wake Forest yesterday (12/8) where they diagnosed me with torticollis (wry neck) and plagiocephaly (flat head).  I have to wear this helemt for about four months to help mold my skull.  I don’t mind it too much though, mom might actually be able to take off the chin straps in a few days if I continue to leave it alone.  Don’t worry about me, it is just like braces, only on your head.  It is definitely harder on everyone else than me, I just look that much cuter!

Dad put up this crazy tree in our house today.  I was super interested and tried to grab off all the decorations.  I sat for over half an hour just curiously watching dad put up the tree while silly mom sang songs.  The say I’m getting lots of presents in 19 days, I must be such a good boy!

What a day!  I began the day doing some work with Dad and enjoying green beans for the first time, I loved them (I’m definitely my mother’s son).  Then Mom and Dad took me outside in some extremly constrictive outfit–my new snowsuit from Grandma and Grandpap!  I wasn’t too sure about the cold white stuff that was all over the ground, all is know is I wanted to touch it but these crazy gloves kept me from doing so!  I noticed all the changes around me and was quite curious to understand the changed landscape.  Why don’t they just let my hands out?  Mom says tomorrow we’re going to put a tree in the house!  Now I’m off to cheer on my Gators!  Stay tuned!

I went to see Santa last night!  I’m not my smily self in the pictures because you know I’m not a big fan of strangers right now, I mostly did it for mom and dad.  I liked looking and feeling the Christmas Tree, if I ever give mom time she’ll put up ours eventually she tells me.  Once I knew they were okay we went to the basketball game for a bit.  I got to see my boy AJ, he made me feel a lot better in that big crazy room full of people I didn’t know.

I just keep right on growing.  I tried peas this week, I greatly enjoyed them, second to only my sweet potatoes.  My girl Jessica came to see me as well!  I’ve also been doing well with my sippy, even though I’m not a big fan of juice.  I’m been trying so hard to move this week, when mom or dad hold me up I’ve been taking several steps, now I can take steps backwards as well.  Mom thinks I’m going to skip the crawling stage all together.  Mom and Dad keep talking about this crazy holiday coming up in about three weeks, I’m sure I’ll give them many memories.  Can’t wait to see everyone!

What a great holiday!  I got to see so many friends and family AND I tried some REAL sweet potatoes.  I didn’t care for them too much, maybe in another month or so.  I had a great time seeing both sets of my great grandparents, playing with Grandpap and Grandma, and seeing three puppies (I just love dogs!)  I also babbled lots of new syllables, dad says he heard me say triangle, oh silly dad.  Everyone learned that when mom and dad say that I only sleep for half an hour they aren’t lying!

I was so good for mom and dad, I slept about 2.5 hours of the three hour trip BOTH times, they are so proud of me!  Just think, we get to do it again in less than a month!  I love these holidays!

Another week has flown by.  This week I’ve started to take a special interest in Roxy.  I’ve always loved her because she’s so sweet to me, but I’m really starting to notice her, laugh at her, and try to pet her.  I’m lucky, no matter how hard I’ve pulled on her, she hasn’t come after me (yet)!

We’re heading up to Dad’s family tomorrow for my first Thanksgiving!    Can’t wait to see the rest of you at Christmas!  Mom and Dad are excited for all the memories I’ll be sure to give them in the months ahead.  I’m mighty thankful for all the wonderful people that love me so!

Sorry for the late update!  Mom and I had a fun few days together and we’ve just been too busy!
I tried carrots this weekend, definitely NOT a fan.  Mom had to mix them in with my beloved sweet potatoes for me to eat them.  That’s okay, I’ll get used to them soon enough.  Dad says the my hair is turning blonde so we had to spike it some to show it off, enjoy!