What's new?

Hello family and friends,
Just a note from the Mellish family as to what is new here. We are sorry that we haven't updated the blog in FOREVER! Mason grows so fast and it's hard to keep up. He now has about 10 or so words he uses: (and of course he understands A LOT more)

ee-ow (meow)
ba-- (ball)
ello (hello)
da-da (daddy of course :)
up-a (up)
dow- (down)
roar (lion)
more (he signs this one by clapping his hands)
bye-bye (waves)
poo (poo-poo)
boo (peek-a-boo)

It's been really fun. We got Mason into swim lessons and he is getting much more comfortable with the water. He also had an OT (occupational therapy) evaluation (no, we are not putting him to work). We requested it because we've been having a little bit of issues with feeding and textures. Turns out he has a little bit of mild sensory issues (go figure!) and mild motor issues with his tongue. They've recommended 12 sessions of therapy though we have yet to start them.

Let's see, Calvin has put in his retirement paperwork (YAY!) and will have his ceremony January 8th and his official out date March 31st. We were thinking either the Midway or Admiral Kidd Club, but haven't decided yet. They have been giving us a little bit of flak and disapproved his terminal leave. So we are not sure yet what will happen.

Mason had a super high temp this past week for five days (104.4). It came down with tylenol and motrin (100.5-101). Of course, he was home from day care and mommy and daddy were juggling work and caring for him. He was otherwise okay - no vomiting, no diahrrea, nothing. Took him to the doctor on Thursday and everything was clear. Thought it was either Roseola or Parainfluenza, but I am not sure it was either. He didn't have the congestion and vomiting that accompanies the latter and never developed a rash that would be a clear indicator of the first. But at least he is better now and has not had a temp since Friday morning.

Otherwise, things are going well. Calvin just finished making dinner so I have to go. Hope everyone is doing well and I promise I'll post some pictures and videos.

Love,
AL