I have been slightly MIA since my last post announcing that our little family of three was growing by two feet. Well we have grown, and sweet little Caleb joined our family on 2/22. More on him in the next post. As for life since last August....
Pregnancy was simply not as simple the second time around. I was warned repeatedly by several people but as with anything in life, you simply just don't listen to other people until you experience it for yourself. Well I certainly experienced it for myself. I'll leave out a lot of gory details, but basically I think I swelled twice as much with Caleb as I did with Jonah, and gained nearly twice as much weight.
The biggest lesson learned is that is is not easy stuff to be pregnant and be the Mama of a spunky toddler. I. WAS. TIRED. Which in turn was largely contributory to the weight gain because when you are tired and hungry, well lets be honest, you are going for what is ever is quick and simple, and unfortunately the most calorie dense. So I have some work to do....which is why I joined the family up for a new membership at the Woodlake gym.
The pregnancies were very similar in that:
**Both boys preferred to sit on my right side, and neither migrated from that spot
** Both boys hated to be on the monitor
**Both had anterior placentas
** Neither affected my sleep from a purely pregnancy standpoint while I was much more congested and sick for one reason or another with Caleb
** Pregnancy induced carpal tunnel
**I delivered both boys at almost the same gestation age (Jonah at 38.5 and Caleb at 38.4) via cesarean and we were surprised with both boys.
The differences between the two pregnancies were:
*** The swelling.....for the love of pete, the swelling
***Heartburn with both but definately worse with Caleb
***Jonah was breech and Caleb was Vertex (head down) so I carried him much lower than Jonah.
Thankfully I was able to work up to two days before I delivered, which was nice but exhausting at the same time. If I was awake after 9 pm, it was a miracle, and sitting in Jonah's chair with him for snuggles at bedtime. F.O.R.G.E.T. I.T. I was going to sleep. Several nights in the midst of saying prayers, no seriously while I was literally saying prayers with Jonah, I would fall asleep and Jonah would wake me up by saying "you're not almost done yet." Thanks for keeping me on task and focused kid.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Monday, August 27, 2012
We're growing by two feet!
That's right, Cannon Baby number 2 is Due in March!
We are super excited (and albeit a little nervous too) to welcome another sweet baby into our wonderful family. We purposely planned for a Winter baby this time, since I simply could not have another Summer baby. Everything went as planned and we were pregnant the first month of trying!
So far, as with the last time, this pregnancy has been a breeze. I apparently am not made to have morning sickness or much else of the horrible things of the first trimester. Well let me rephrase, I haven't had it perfect perse'. But it certainly hasn't been the horror stories that you hear about. I have definately been tired, crazy swollen (due to the heat: apparently being pregnant at any point in the summer is miserable...I thought I was ahead of the game) and my sleep has been a bit of a mess. Other than that it's been peachy.
I suppose that they tell you "You get bigger faster with the second" and "You will hurt a whole lot more in general with your second" all for a reason. I popped out almost as soon as the pregnancy test was positive. I look as big at 13 weeks as I did at 17 weeks with Jonah. I didn't really have any aches and pains with Jonah with the exception of some hip pain with sleeping in the third trimester with Jonah. This little one however has apparently been making itself right at home and stretching my poor hips out for more space. I started having trouble with hip pain while sleeping about 6 weeks ago. I also had issues with carpal tunnel much later, but I guess due to all the swelling, that to has settled in early. Could always be worse right?
We have had several doctor's appointments thus far. I guess it's a trade off for feeling so great. I was seeing my endocrinologist every 3-4 months, now it's every 6 weeks. I have seen my OB three times so far, two for ultrasounds (like it's big brother, baby measured small on first ultrasound so we had to go back), and once for a typical check up. On the second ultrasound baby's heart rate was 174, and at my most recent check up it was 160. Next week I'll be factoring in my nephrologist back into my life.
As for gender, we have no idea....and for all you planners out there, well we won't be finding out until this baby's birthday as to whether we will be bringing home pink or blue. So it's team green for now! With Jonah, I had an early suspicion that he was girl...obviously couldn't have been more wrong. I haven't had any strong feelings either way. No gender dreams yet either. I would certainly love anything we get, but I am a little partial to little boys I think.
For now, I'll sit and patiently wait for my new birthday present...........................
We are super excited (and albeit a little nervous too) to welcome another sweet baby into our wonderful family. We purposely planned for a Winter baby this time, since I simply could not have another Summer baby. Everything went as planned and we were pregnant the first month of trying!
So far, as with the last time, this pregnancy has been a breeze. I apparently am not made to have morning sickness or much else of the horrible things of the first trimester. Well let me rephrase, I haven't had it perfect perse'. But it certainly hasn't been the horror stories that you hear about. I have definately been tired, crazy swollen (due to the heat: apparently being pregnant at any point in the summer is miserable...I thought I was ahead of the game) and my sleep has been a bit of a mess. Other than that it's been peachy.
I suppose that they tell you "You get bigger faster with the second" and "You will hurt a whole lot more in general with your second" all for a reason. I popped out almost as soon as the pregnancy test was positive. I look as big at 13 weeks as I did at 17 weeks with Jonah. I didn't really have any aches and pains with Jonah with the exception of some hip pain with sleeping in the third trimester with Jonah. This little one however has apparently been making itself right at home and stretching my poor hips out for more space. I started having trouble with hip pain while sleeping about 6 weeks ago. I also had issues with carpal tunnel much later, but I guess due to all the swelling, that to has settled in early. Could always be worse right?
We have had several doctor's appointments thus far. I guess it's a trade off for feeling so great. I was seeing my endocrinologist every 3-4 months, now it's every 6 weeks. I have seen my OB three times so far, two for ultrasounds (like it's big brother, baby measured small on first ultrasound so we had to go back), and once for a typical check up. On the second ultrasound baby's heart rate was 174, and at my most recent check up it was 160. Next week I'll be factoring in my nephrologist back into my life.
As for gender, we have no idea....and for all you planners out there, well we won't be finding out until this baby's birthday as to whether we will be bringing home pink or blue. So it's team green for now! With Jonah, I had an early suspicion that he was girl...obviously couldn't have been more wrong. I haven't had any strong feelings either way. No gender dreams yet either. I would certainly love anything we get, but I am a little partial to little boys I think.
For now, I'll sit and patiently wait for my new birthday present...........................
Sunday, October 16, 2011
The countdown is over...Jonah is ONE!!!
***I wrote this on his 1 year birthday, and remember falling asleep towards the end, saved it as a draft and well I am just getting around to posting it.
A year ago today our lives changed forever, and we wouldn't change one second of the past year. We are so blessed to have that sweet boy as our own. He is so smart and bright and curious. He wants to learn everything and is so proud of himself when he finally gets it.
His smile brightens my day everytime I come home. No matter how hard of a day I have had, or how much traffic I drove through to get home, seeing his smile the moment I get home melts everything else away.
It's amazing the things he does now on his own without needing our help. He grows more and more independent everyday.
What he's doing these days....
***WALKING. That's right ladies and gentlemen, he is a walking toddler. Took his first steps about two weeks ago and has just progressed from there.
***Stacking blocks. Way to be advanced little boy! Stacking 2 blocks is typically a 15 month thing and is pretty progressive in the realm of fine motor development. The older toddler at his sitters helps teach him the ways of the world.
***Climbing stairs. Like he has been doing it for years.
***Only getting the pacifier for car rides and sleeping.
What he loves:
*** His wooden blocks, he prefers the cylinders.
***The wiggles, and Mama loves them too, they make great babysitters.
***Food. His favorites are: Mandarins, Peaches, Pears, Green beans, Carrots, Apples, Strawberries, Shredded Cheese and Veggie Straws for snack.
***Books. He loves a children's picture dictionary, and his "Little Hands Love" and "Little Feet Love."
***Trucks and cars. Though not his favorite things to play with, he does enjoy pushing them around on the floor.
***Animals. This kid might just grow up and be a veterinarian.
*** Still loves his music table.
***Balls, Loves to throw them.
Jonah had His birthday party at a local Park in Henrico. Of course Mama and Daddy were there, along with Papa B, Uncle Shawn, Uncle Grimace, Chase, Auntie Erin, Grandma and PawPaw, Chickie, Chansila, Jae, Leila and Jaedin, Casey, Michael and Emma, and of course May May. Jonah had fun running around and playing with the ball. There were some geese there that definately had his attention, however, they were so used to getting food from humans that they went in search of it by means of pecking at the hands of those near by (including Jonah's, no worries, they didn't get him). There were tons of gifts and great food. His party and cake were all Sesame Street themed and Jonah was all decked out in his Sesame Street shirt and Elmo Hat. I think Jonah would agree that he had the best first birthday ever!
A year ago today our lives changed forever, and we wouldn't change one second of the past year. We are so blessed to have that sweet boy as our own. He is so smart and bright and curious. He wants to learn everything and is so proud of himself when he finally gets it.
His smile brightens my day everytime I come home. No matter how hard of a day I have had, or how much traffic I drove through to get home, seeing his smile the moment I get home melts everything else away.
It's amazing the things he does now on his own without needing our help. He grows more and more independent everyday.
What he's doing these days....
***WALKING. That's right ladies and gentlemen, he is a walking toddler. Took his first steps about two weeks ago and has just progressed from there.
***Stacking blocks. Way to be advanced little boy! Stacking 2 blocks is typically a 15 month thing and is pretty progressive in the realm of fine motor development. The older toddler at his sitters helps teach him the ways of the world.
***Climbing stairs. Like he has been doing it for years.
***Only getting the pacifier for car rides and sleeping.
What he loves:
*** His wooden blocks, he prefers the cylinders.
***The wiggles, and Mama loves them too, they make great babysitters.
***Food. His favorites are: Mandarins, Peaches, Pears, Green beans, Carrots, Apples, Strawberries, Shredded Cheese and Veggie Straws for snack.
***Books. He loves a children's picture dictionary, and his "Little Hands Love" and "Little Feet Love."
***Trucks and cars. Though not his favorite things to play with, he does enjoy pushing them around on the floor.
***Animals. This kid might just grow up and be a veterinarian.
*** Still loves his music table.
***Balls, Loves to throw them.
Jonah had His birthday party at a local Park in Henrico. Of course Mama and Daddy were there, along with Papa B, Uncle Shawn, Uncle Grimace, Chase, Auntie Erin, Grandma and PawPaw, Chickie, Chansila, Jae, Leila and Jaedin, Casey, Michael and Emma, and of course May May. Jonah had fun running around and playing with the ball. There were some geese there that definately had his attention, however, they were so used to getting food from humans that they went in search of it by means of pecking at the hands of those near by (including Jonah's, no worries, they didn't get him). There were tons of gifts and great food. His party and cake were all Sesame Street themed and Jonah was all decked out in his Sesame Street shirt and Elmo Hat. I think Jonah would agree that he had the best first birthday ever!
Monday, May 16, 2011
11 month tid bits
The official 1 month countdown has begun! Watching a child grow really helps you understand how fast time really does slip by. Maybe this is why some people have 6,7 or 8 children because that first year goes so fast they just want to keep reliving it. Who knows. What I do know is this...I have one of the cutest, sweetest and most precious boys in the world. Here is what is going on with him these days....
What he is doing:
Still a lot of the same things motor wise.
***Crawling like a speed racer, Pulling up on anything stationary (and some things not stationary), and Cruising alongside anything he can hold onto. He is transferring from one piece of furniture to another a lot more and every once in a while he will stand hands free for a few seconds until he realizes what he is doing and quickly holds on. I'm not sure that walking will happen too soon, he just doesn't seem brave enough (or steady enough) to take some independent steps just yet.
*** Drinking from a sippy cup all the time. He transitioned quite easily at home and not so easily at the sitters. I tried to go cold turkey at the sitters and for three days he only drank half of his milk for the day, so we went back to one bottle at the sitters and the rest sippy cups and that went much better. Hopefully we can phase out that last bottle this week.
***He is getting better at climbing and stepping up on to things.
*** He claps for himself and when you sing "If you're happy and you know it" or the B-I-N-G-O song using his name instead of Bingo.
***Drinking Whole milk. I started offering whole milk this past weekend, and since he drinks his breast milk from the fridge, the transition seems to be happening seemlessly.
***Talking more. We have added Daddy and Book to our vocabulary.
What he loves.
*** Most of the same things from last month.
*** He loves to open and close any sort of door. The swing gates, cabinets, real doors, and his little play door.
*** Bubbles.
*** The fish tank.
*** Sitting at the front door and watching the happenings of the critters who live outside.
*** Watching the digital picture frame
*** Playing in the back of Mama's truck and watching the big cars drive by.
What he is doing:
Still a lot of the same things motor wise.
***Crawling like a speed racer, Pulling up on anything stationary (and some things not stationary), and Cruising alongside anything he can hold onto. He is transferring from one piece of furniture to another a lot more and every once in a while he will stand hands free for a few seconds until he realizes what he is doing and quickly holds on. I'm not sure that walking will happen too soon, he just doesn't seem brave enough (or steady enough) to take some independent steps just yet.
*** Drinking from a sippy cup all the time. He transitioned quite easily at home and not so easily at the sitters. I tried to go cold turkey at the sitters and for three days he only drank half of his milk for the day, so we went back to one bottle at the sitters and the rest sippy cups and that went much better. Hopefully we can phase out that last bottle this week.
***He is getting better at climbing and stepping up on to things.
*** He claps for himself and when you sing "If you're happy and you know it" or the B-I-N-G-O song using his name instead of Bingo.
***Drinking Whole milk. I started offering whole milk this past weekend, and since he drinks his breast milk from the fridge, the transition seems to be happening seemlessly.
***Talking more. We have added Daddy and Book to our vocabulary.
What he loves.
*** Most of the same things from last month.
*** He loves to open and close any sort of door. The swing gates, cabinets, real doors, and his little play door.
*** Bubbles.
*** The fish tank.
*** Sitting at the front door and watching the happenings of the critters who live outside.
*** Watching the digital picture frame
*** Playing in the back of Mama's truck and watching the big cars drive by.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
10 month tid bits
2 months to go until the big 1 year!!! Cannot believe it. He has changed in so many ways from that newborn little baby we brought home nearly a year ago. Still a sweet boy though. Anywho...here is what we are up to these days...
What he is doing:
***Growing teeth. We have both of our lower incisors. They came in over the course of a weekend and well I am not looking forward to the other 18...Jonah is not a good teether.
***Talking~~~ We actually have three words!! Duck, Cat and Dog. All three are said purposefully when looking at said objects.
*** Pointing to body parts. Not his own yet, but he can point to my nose and mouth when asked and has pointed to my ear once :)
***Walking. Well not without help. He does great when we are holding his hands or he is walking behind a push toy.
*** Using a sippie cup a lot more. We can't convince him to drink from it completely, but he atleast drinks his milk from it about twice a day
***Dancing. He has been doing this for a while, but its anytime music comes on he bounces his little butt and taps his left foot.
*** Throwing stuff. Maybe instead of an offensive lineman we should be pushing for quarterback. This kid is throwing everything. We really gotta start working on throwing balls only.
***Learning how to put small objects into slightly bigger objects. Seems like a simple task, but for the mind of a young 10 month old its quite a complex task.
***Biting the furniture. I can't say I am proud of this. Thankfully we do not have expensive furniture cause there are definately teeth marks in the side tables.
*** Learning the word "No". It's frequently said around here, especially if the computers are out. We have also had to tap a hand or two when No isn't cutting it.
***Climbing. We become human monkey gyms when we are laying on the floor. This also means he can climb onto the fire place.
***Tells us when he is tired. It used to be that he would just fuss when he was tired, and sometimes that was a guessing game as to what was wrong. Now he comes and lays his head down on a blanket or pillow when he is ready for Nite Nite.
What he loves:
A lot of the same things.
*** Outside. Now that the weather is nice he enjoys being outside whenever possible.
***His farm, his racetrack, leapfrog table and anything that spins are still a big hit.
***Green beans, carrots and mandarin oranges are his favorites.
***The cats are never ending balls of fun to chase.\
***Chasing his soccer or basketballs.
***Playing football with dad and getting tackled by dad
***Blowing raspberries
***Pushing cars across the living room. And actually watching real cars go down the street.
***Eating whatever Mama is eating
***People watching
***Elmo, Grover, Ernie, Special Agent Oso, and Mickey Mouse
***Books
***Opening doors
***His stackable rings
***Knocking down towers of things
What he is doing:
***Growing teeth. We have both of our lower incisors. They came in over the course of a weekend and well I am not looking forward to the other 18...Jonah is not a good teether.
***Talking~~~ We actually have three words!! Duck, Cat and Dog. All three are said purposefully when looking at said objects.
*** Pointing to body parts. Not his own yet, but he can point to my nose and mouth when asked and has pointed to my ear once :)
***Walking. Well not without help. He does great when we are holding his hands or he is walking behind a push toy.
*** Using a sippie cup a lot more. We can't convince him to drink from it completely, but he atleast drinks his milk from it about twice a day
***Dancing. He has been doing this for a while, but its anytime music comes on he bounces his little butt and taps his left foot.
*** Throwing stuff. Maybe instead of an offensive lineman we should be pushing for quarterback. This kid is throwing everything. We really gotta start working on throwing balls only.
***Learning how to put small objects into slightly bigger objects. Seems like a simple task, but for the mind of a young 10 month old its quite a complex task.
***Biting the furniture. I can't say I am proud of this. Thankfully we do not have expensive furniture cause there are definately teeth marks in the side tables.
*** Learning the word "No". It's frequently said around here, especially if the computers are out. We have also had to tap a hand or two when No isn't cutting it.
***Climbing. We become human monkey gyms when we are laying on the floor. This also means he can climb onto the fire place.
***Tells us when he is tired. It used to be that he would just fuss when he was tired, and sometimes that was a guessing game as to what was wrong. Now he comes and lays his head down on a blanket or pillow when he is ready for Nite Nite.
What he loves:
A lot of the same things.
*** Outside. Now that the weather is nice he enjoys being outside whenever possible.
***His farm, his racetrack, leapfrog table and anything that spins are still a big hit.
***Green beans, carrots and mandarin oranges are his favorites.
***The cats are never ending balls of fun to chase.\
***Chasing his soccer or basketballs.
***Playing football with dad and getting tackled by dad
***Blowing raspberries
***Pushing cars across the living room. And actually watching real cars go down the street.
***Eating whatever Mama is eating
***People watching
***Elmo, Grover, Ernie, Special Agent Oso, and Mickey Mouse
***Books
***Opening doors
***His stackable rings
***Knocking down towers of things
Sunday, March 20, 2011
9 month tid bits
Time for another monthly update! Feels like I just posted the 8 month one! Jonah is SO much fun these days. His personality continues to develop and blossom. I truly think he is going to be a kind hearted boy when he grows up, with a side of rough-tough of course.
What he is doing:
***Crawling, pulling up, and cruising like it is his job. It's constant. In the last week he has mastered being able to go from standing back to sitting without having to throw himself down. He sits much more gentley now.
***Clapping. He gets so proud of himself when he does this. We are trying to teach him how to do "high five."
*** Lots and Lots of babbling. His favorite sounds for now are "Ba Ba Ba Ba," "KKKKK" and "Ga Ga ga" he occaisionally does "da da da" but definately no "ma ma ma" yet
***Feeding himself. Now he has been able to feed him self for several months, but I'd say out of 10 puffs he'd actually get like 2 of them in his mouth. Now that his pincer grasp is much more proficient, he can get about 8 out of 10 puffs in his mouth. He loves to eat chopped up green beans and carrot slices. Puffs also remain a fave.
*** Drinking from a sippy cup. He LOVES water. I have not introduced juice to him yet and really have no intention of doing so any time soon. There is not much nutritional value to juice and really its just a ton of sugar. So for now we will stick to ice water in a sippy cup.
*** Bangs his toys. Its like a little Jonah Band in my living room some days.
*** He chases balls and any other toys that roll.
*** He cries when we tell him "No." I know I am not supposed to laugh when I am supposed to be stern, but it really is just the cutest thing to see that little lip drop just before he starts to cry.
*** He comes to you when you ask him to.
*** He cuddles a lot more. I think he had been so busy figuring out how to become mobile that he was not interested in cuddling. But now, I've got my cuddle bug back.
What he Loves:
*** Green beans. Sheesh, I can't seem to keep enough in the house. I put a few on his try and within seconds he has devoured them and is asking for more
*** Eating off of Mama's plate. He could have just eaten half a can of green beanss and will still want whatever I am having.
*** His leap frog musicial table. Best $8 I ever spent (bought it at a consignment sale for a a steal...its normally like $40). He plays with this thing all the time!
*** His computer. While he loves this thing and its a great tool for distraction, he still loves Mama and Daddy's laptops better.
*** Climbing up on the ottoman's
*** His big wooden activity block. Another great consignment sale find. These things sell in the stores for about $50, I got it for $20. He loves it, because it has TONS of things that spin and flip, and anything that spins and flips automatically gets his attention.
*** His race car track. Again the center of it spins...so well there you go.
*** Books and reading. I love story time too.
*** Swinging. We have taken him to the park a few times and he is all grins when he is in the swing.
*** Elmo. Still his favorite.
*** The kitty cats. He has always been fascinated by them but there must be a little something else about being able to chase them that makes the kitty cats just a little more exciting.
Stay tuned...more to come!
What he is doing:
***Crawling, pulling up, and cruising like it is his job. It's constant. In the last week he has mastered being able to go from standing back to sitting without having to throw himself down. He sits much more gentley now.
***Clapping. He gets so proud of himself when he does this. We are trying to teach him how to do "high five."
*** Lots and Lots of babbling. His favorite sounds for now are "Ba Ba Ba Ba," "KKKKK" and "Ga Ga ga" he occaisionally does "da da da" but definately no "ma ma ma" yet
***Feeding himself. Now he has been able to feed him self for several months, but I'd say out of 10 puffs he'd actually get like 2 of them in his mouth. Now that his pincer grasp is much more proficient, he can get about 8 out of 10 puffs in his mouth. He loves to eat chopped up green beans and carrot slices. Puffs also remain a fave.
*** Drinking from a sippy cup. He LOVES water. I have not introduced juice to him yet and really have no intention of doing so any time soon. There is not much nutritional value to juice and really its just a ton of sugar. So for now we will stick to ice water in a sippy cup.
*** Bangs his toys. Its like a little Jonah Band in my living room some days.
*** He chases balls and any other toys that roll.
*** He cries when we tell him "No." I know I am not supposed to laugh when I am supposed to be stern, but it really is just the cutest thing to see that little lip drop just before he starts to cry.
*** He comes to you when you ask him to.
*** He cuddles a lot more. I think he had been so busy figuring out how to become mobile that he was not interested in cuddling. But now, I've got my cuddle bug back.
What he Loves:
*** Green beans. Sheesh, I can't seem to keep enough in the house. I put a few on his try and within seconds he has devoured them and is asking for more
*** Eating off of Mama's plate. He could have just eaten half a can of green beanss and will still want whatever I am having.
*** His leap frog musicial table. Best $8 I ever spent (bought it at a consignment sale for a a steal...its normally like $40). He plays with this thing all the time!
*** His computer. While he loves this thing and its a great tool for distraction, he still loves Mama and Daddy's laptops better.
*** Climbing up on the ottoman's
*** His big wooden activity block. Another great consignment sale find. These things sell in the stores for about $50, I got it for $20. He loves it, because it has TONS of things that spin and flip, and anything that spins and flips automatically gets his attention.
*** His race car track. Again the center of it spins...so well there you go.
*** Books and reading. I love story time too.
*** Swinging. We have taken him to the park a few times and he is all grins when he is in the swing.
*** Elmo. Still his favorite.
*** The kitty cats. He has always been fascinated by them but there must be a little something else about being able to chase them that makes the kitty cats just a little more exciting.
Stay tuned...more to come!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
8 Month Tid Bits
8 Months...I'm loving this stage. His face just lights up as he learns and discovers new things. I am still hopelessly in love with his gummy smile and am secretly hoping that those pearly whites will wait a little longer to come in.
So what he is doing....
***HE IS ON THE MOVE!!!! Crawling like a champ. And if there is a computer or cell phone on the floor he is a speed demon. He is so funny to watch, his hands plop down like hammers as he propels himself forward. He stops a lot and goes up on hands and feet with his little butt way up in the air. Silly boy is trying to stand up.
*** Pulling up. He has gone from all fours to up on his knees a few times and up to his feet once. (It's a good thing I went to babies r us and spent $250 bucks on gates this morning! We have also covered the brick fire place with those silly foam covers, atleast they come in brown now.
***Eating table food. He still gags on a few things but he is enjoying the wider assortment of tastes that have been introduced to his mouth.
***Babbling tons. I still have yet to hear the "Ma" sound, but we get lots of "ga", "ka" and a few "da's".
What he loves:
*** Most recently he is interested in the Speedway with cars and a spinning track. I think he could care less about the cars and much more prefers the spinning center.
*** The comcast remote. Now don't be fooled, this is not the comcast remote that we use to change the channels....its his very own Comcast remote. He took interest in ours a few months ago, and instead of wasting money on a toy remote that he would never play with, I found an actual comcast remote on ebay and bought it. Now I'm looking into buying a lap top and a cell phone (not really!)
*** Still a fan of Sesame Street and Elmo is still his favorite.
*** His tower of colored rings
*** The wire maze
*** Audrey Cat
*** The farm animals that make noise when you touch their bellies. Thanks to the $1 bin at target
*** His cloth book
*** Hangin out on the couch with his dad
*** Swinging at the play ground
*** Music
*** People watching, put him in a crowd and he is happy as a clam
So what he is doing....
***HE IS ON THE MOVE!!!! Crawling like a champ. And if there is a computer or cell phone on the floor he is a speed demon. He is so funny to watch, his hands plop down like hammers as he propels himself forward. He stops a lot and goes up on hands and feet with his little butt way up in the air. Silly boy is trying to stand up.
*** Pulling up. He has gone from all fours to up on his knees a few times and up to his feet once. (It's a good thing I went to babies r us and spent $250 bucks on gates this morning! We have also covered the brick fire place with those silly foam covers, atleast they come in brown now.
***Eating table food. He still gags on a few things but he is enjoying the wider assortment of tastes that have been introduced to his mouth.
***Babbling tons. I still have yet to hear the "Ma" sound, but we get lots of "ga", "ka" and a few "da's".
What he loves:
*** Most recently he is interested in the Speedway with cars and a spinning track. I think he could care less about the cars and much more prefers the spinning center.
*** The comcast remote. Now don't be fooled, this is not the comcast remote that we use to change the channels....its his very own Comcast remote. He took interest in ours a few months ago, and instead of wasting money on a toy remote that he would never play with, I found an actual comcast remote on ebay and bought it. Now I'm looking into buying a lap top and a cell phone (not really!)
*** Still a fan of Sesame Street and Elmo is still his favorite.
*** His tower of colored rings
*** The wire maze
*** Audrey Cat
*** The farm animals that make noise when you touch their bellies. Thanks to the $1 bin at target
*** His cloth book
*** Hangin out on the couch with his dad
*** Swinging at the play ground
*** Music
*** People watching, put him in a crowd and he is happy as a clam
Tis the season to be Wheezin...
RSV found us this week. :( Thankfully he doesn't have it too bad. Sure his lungs are singing a little squeaky tune, but all in all he is still my happy playful guy. And most importantly still sleeping through the night. He does look super cute in his mask though. Surprisingly I actually didn't bring it home to him, he caught it from his three kiddo daycare. So for now its nebulizers and bulb suction every few hours!
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