Six Week Update

It’s already been six weeks! Here is a picture of me at six weeks (yes, in the monster socks- I’m wearing those suckers till I can’t wear them anymore).

So much has happened. Two holidays, meeting lots of friends and family, becoming master of my body. Recent accomplishments are being able to push my pacifier back in my mouth with the back of my hand (those pesky thumbs are still usually in hiding), if the pacie is still in front of my mouth, and then yesterday, twice!, being able to roll over from my tummy to my back. Of course that’s due to my head rolling over, then my body following. With a head this size (housing the massive brain inside), the body really doesn’t have a choice. Here’s a picture of me on my side, in process of the big activity.

Then Mom swears she heard me say “Mama” when crying. Hey, if that makes her happy, sure, I said it. Another accomplishment is being able to focus on the things in front of me. So the fuzzy objects are now becoming clear! I can see Mom and Dad, and follow their movements, and on the exercise mat, there’s a big caterpillar hanging over me. Grandma Peachy gave me some little animals all the way from Alaska, which I can see as well. We had a little meeting yesterday on the exercise mat, along with the lamb from Aunt Melly. Here’s a picture of that.

So that’s a lot in six weeks. Can’t wait to see what the next six weeks brings (besides Santa)!.

Thanksgiving update

Another few days without internet connection. Grrr. Hopefully it will stay up long enough for me to enter in a new entry!

Thanksgiving- what a great holiday! A day where all you do is eat yummy food and be with family. That’s what I’m talking about. Sweet potato soufflé rocks. So does Daddy’s smoked turkey. It may take a while to cook, but well worth it. The tarts that Aunt Melly made were yummy too. Chocolate pecan pies, just my size! And the place cards that Aunt Libby and Aunt Melly helped Mom make are super cute. Here’s a picture of them.

And here’s a picture of me in my Thanksgiving outfit- Turkey onesie with my favorite monster socks. I let Mom and Dad be in the picture with me, cause they cleaned up well for dinner.

We also had Grandma Peachy and Grandpa Faux Pas joining us, as well as Uncle Hugh and Aunt Cassie with cousins Shapleigh and Merritt. We took a group picture, but I haven’t seen it yet. I met Merritt for the first time- she’s just a month older than me. But we were busy with our own stuff, so we didn’t spend much time together. Mom, Dad and I went over to their place the next day- here’s a picture of me with Shapleigh.


It was a nice weekend. Tiring though! I slept for almost 6 hours straight on Sunday night. Mom liked that. Then Monday morning Dad had to go out of town for work. I was wondering where he went (everyone but Mom left me!) and was missing him, and Mom explained he had to go on an airplane and would be gone overnight, but would be back the next night and will be spending 4 days with me later this week- yay!! Glad he didn’t leave me, and looking forward to being with him for some good Daddy time. Then it will be close to time for Grandpa Frank and Grandma Deborah to come visit. How exciting!

Bath time!

I love my Big Boy bath. It's nice to sit in warm water and have both Mom and Dad fawn over me. When I'm done, I smell soooo good! (till I have my poop). Here are some pictures of me after bath. I don't know why Mom and Dad fed me to a big frog.

Expressions

Sorry, my loyal fans. Our internet connection was down for over a day! So I wasn't able to post an update. I was reviewing my past 5 weeks here, and Mom took some pictures of my expressions when I was doing so. Here are a few:

Tomorrow is going to be a big day. I'm going to see Daddy's office, then his parents are coming in for a visit. So not sure I'll be able to add anything for a few days, but after the visit I'll have lots of pictures and stuff to share.

Went in my sling to the grocery store yesterday for the first time. I liked it as long as Mom kept moving. Then I fell asleep. Today I had a bottle for the first time. Same stuff to drink, but different way of delivering it. Took a little getting used to, but it was okay. At least Dad will be able to feed me this way, especially when Mom's away. She's looking forward to getting back out on the tennis court. Hopefully soon I will join her.

Tummy Time

As part of my growth process, I've been working on my tummy time. That is, the time I spend on my tummy instead of my back. This is to strengthen my abs of steel as well as try to minimize my flat spot on the back of my head. I have varying degrees of success during this time:

This time was okay, as it gave me time to spend with my best friends, my hands. A little bit of effort involved, hence the red eyes.

This session wiped me out completely:

Then my previous post shows a successful tummy time.

This weekend I discovered Fingers. Yay! They are much easier to fit into the mouth than the whole hand, much to Mom's chagrin (as my favorite time to explore Fingers is right when I want to eat). And pretty tasty too. Yum.

There have been a couple of meetings of the Boy's Club too. Here are pictures of the most important members:

Check out our cool shirts. Well, my cool shirt. President Dad wasn't wearing his Club shirt. Boo!

Heads up!

Here is a picture for my girl Jenn. See how well I hold my head up? I rock. Happy Bday, Jenn!

4 week anniversary

Today I've been here for 4 weeks. But not yet a month, even though there are usually 4 weeks in a month. How confusing.

Mom thinks I have an evil twin that sometimes takes my place. (I'll use that excuse to get out of trouble in the future). I just say that I'm a growing boy, particularly these days. I'm starting to outgrow some of my outfits, which makes Mom a little sad- especially the outfit I wore home from the hospital.

Recent firsts: first time to Einstein's on Sunday (I was in the carrier the whole time, quite comfy), first trip to the post office and library today (Mom forgot the post office was closed- oops!). First thunder storm last night. (I wasn't scared at all). First time crossing the big street on our walk. Posted my first video on Dad's Facebook page.

Mom needs to get on the ball about taking more pictures. Maybe she will now that she's figured out that when I want to eat, and she feeds me, things go better, and I'm happier and will make cuter faces. Tell you what- I'll have her post a new picture tomorrow in honor of Jennifer and Michelle's birthdays. Bah-ston girls rock!

Doctor appointment update

Had my follow-up doctor's appointment today. This visit went better than last week's. No shots, for one. And two, I'm back over my birth weight! I'm at 9 lbs 15 ozs- probably could have made 10 lbs if I didn't have two poops before I left. Oh well! Doctor was surprised I gained 9 ozs in a week, but he doesn't know how my family likes to eat. Plus I've been exercising, working on my guns. Through practicing conducting an orchestra, and working on my arm swimming strokes. And I'm getting really good at holding up my head. So most of that weight is muscle!

Mom and Dad set up my Baby Einstein mat last night. It's pretty cool. Sisters and brothers like it too. Here's Delaney with it, pre-set up.

Once she finally got off, I was able to use it. I even found a cute baby, when I was looking in the mirror. Here's a picture of me on the mat with Dad reading to me- wow, lots of stimulation at once!

I'm going to like this! We had a good night last night. Dad helped give me a bath in the big boy bath, which was fun. I peed in the water. Hee hee. I'm getting good at the peeing when there's not a diaper present thing. I got Mom and Dad separately the other day, and almost got Mom again last night (right in the middle of changing me- almost got her with #2, but she was too quick with the new diaper, after I got her a few days ago with that one). Mom has been working on getting me on a schedule, but can't say I've agreed to that yet. We'll see.

Aunties' visit

Hello-

Sorry it's been a few days. I've been busy having fun with my two aunties who came to visit me. They think I'm lots of fun. Mom was glad to have them around, as she got some extra sleep and they helped clean and stuff. Auntie Melly even cleaned out the pantry and organized the storage container cupboard! I heard Mom this morning trying to get Auntie Libby to take me home with her, till I learn to sleep through the night. I didn't want to go to bed last night after my first feeding. Got Dad up during the night too!

So here's what we did over the weekend: went to the park for a picnic and walk, had my first bath in the big boy bath, put my feet and hand ink prints in the baby book (took all three of them to do my hand print), went for walks around the neighborhood, learned how to write (or at least hold a pen), and had many photo sessions. Here are a few pictures of those activities:

Auntie Libby made me a cool blanket to help me keep warm. I helped her finish it:

It was a busy few days! I'm very glad to have had them come visit me. Can't wait till the next one!

Tomorrow I have another doctor's appointment. I've been trying to pack in the feedings so I can make birth weight. Cross your fingers! And hope for no more shots.

Well, need to get ready to go to the airport to drop off Auntie Libby. We went yesterday to drop off Auntie Melly. I'll be very sad this afternoon, as my adoring entourage has left me. It will be back to me, Daddy and Mommy. At least until Dad's parents come.