Well, we’re long overdue for an update, but it seems like time is scarcer than it used to be .  So we’re using a new strategy: more pictures, less talk.

Mason is eating much better now.  He’s even using a sippy cup, but ONLY for water–he refuses any other liquid.  He won’t eat food that has formula mixed in (turns out that was a big part of the problem), so we’ve resorted to PediaSure for nutritional content, but at least he’s eating somewhat voluntarily.  Hopefully things will continue to get easier.  He also occasionally likes to chew (not suck!) on pacifiers, which make him look extra cute.

Now that he’s eating (and we don’t have any pre-surgery maintenance to worry about), we can actually use babysitters once in awhile instead of being home ALL the time.  Mason seems to be pretty comfortable with the idea–this is one of his girlfriends/babysitters ‘Nenna’ (Jenna).

Mason is very mobile now.  He crawls as fast as lightning, and he’s getting very brave about walking with support.  He actually took two steps last weekend, but we’re pretty sure that was a fluke.  He’s also very curious, and likes to get into everything–especially drawers.  It’s tough to keep him away!

Mason’s hair is coming in quickly now, and it’s now long enough to entertain us .  This is our favorite look for him:

The residents in our building LOVE Mason.  One evening they spontaneously built him a castle, complete with an observatory, dragon, several rooms and a hallway, functioning doors, and a mailbox.  Mason loved it, of course.  Thanks, guys!

That’s it for now!  Stay tuned for pictures of Mason in his Easter sweater-vest!

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