9 months

I'm 9 months old today!  I've officially been "out" as long as I was "in".  lol...

I'm crawling!!!  I'm new to the mobility world, so I'm not as speedy as I will be one day.  I'm working on my confidence and coordination.  I love the new freedom crawling brings.  I've also learned how to clap.  It's great fun!   I'm proud of my new skills. 

I now have 2 teeth!  I'm a drool monster too, so more probably aren't far off. 

I'm eating stage 2 baby food twice a day, with Puffs as a snack.  There are SO many food combinations with stage 2 foods.  Yummy, yummy, yummy!  Both rice and oatmeal cereal bother my tummy, in different ways.    The tummy doctor said I don't need to eat cereal since I'm not happy when I do, so Mommy isn't giving it to me.  I've tried drinking from a sippy cup once.  It was clear I'm not quite ready. 

I love to blow raspberries, scream, and mimic sounds.  I try to hold conversations with anyone who talks to me.  

4

Hooray!  Today I am 4 years old.  We celebrated my birthday yesterday.  Daddy took the day off of work so the family could watch me at soccer camp.  Then we went to the new McDonald's for lunch.  Next, we went to swim at the pool.  We had pizza for dinner.  Grandma and Grandpa joined us.  We ended the celebration day by going to the concert at the park in Hawthorn Woods. What a great time! 

I'm doing really well.  I'm still a super sweet boy.  I'm courteous, and aware of other people's feelings.  I'm good at taking turns and sharing too. 

I'm an awesome eater and sleeper.  I still take a nap a few times a week and don't seem to mind taking the break from playing. 

I like to play with imaginext toys by fisher price and 100 piece puzzles.  My favorite characters remain as Woody and Buzz.  I also still love the Amazing Spiderman, but Batman and Superman have proved to be quite cool too. 

I can write my name decently these days.  I'm not too interested in writing many other letters, or numbers, or coloring either.  That's too much sitting still.  I'd much rather be moving. 

I start the 4 year old preschool class in a couple weeks.  I will go 3 days a week from 8am to 1pm.   I'm looking forward to it.   

   

8 is great!

I've been such a busy little man learning and growing since my last post. 

I'm doing a fabulous job eating!  I eat twice a day and eat everything without any complaints.  I open my mouth super wide like a little bird.  I've drank water a few times too.  It sure doesn't compare to milk. 

I can sit up all by myself.  What a new world!  I've been introduced to new toys that are easy to play with while sitting.  What fun! 

I have a tooth!  I wasn't even cranky or have any trouble sleeping while it was growing.  I'm also working on my second one. 

I really enjoyed the fireworks on the 4th.  The parade was exciting for me too.

I'm loving my sprinkler pool.  I've gone swimming in the big people's pool a few times too and can't get enough. 

I still LOVE my thumb!  You wouldn't believe the difficult time Mommy had taking pictures of me today.  I could barely keep it out of my mouth long enough for her to snap some shots. 

I've been interacting with people more and it's fun to touch their faces.  :)

Hugs to all... 

Lucky 7

Seven is today's magic number!

I'm feeling great, gaining weight and am a happy little man.

I'm eating cereal once a day and have cut down to only drinking 4 times per day.  I tried peas with no complaints.  Today, I'm going to try carrots. 

I'm still working on sitting up all by myself, but I'm getting closer and closer to independence.   

I love talking and screaming.  I also enjoy cooing.  Some times, it sounds like I'm doing a bird call. 

I like to go swinging on the swing set.  Playing peek a boo is super fun too.  I'm still a huge fan of stroller rides.    

               

Way to go Evelyn!

We have another 2014 graduate!  Evelyn graduated from preschool on Sunday.
The theme was The United States of America.  All the classes sang a song naming the 50 states.   Each class recited a popular piece of American history and sang a song.
Evelyn's class recited part of the Gettysburg Address and sang God Bless America. 

1/2 a year...

  I'm getting to be such a BIG boy!  I'm gaining weight beautifully and my doctors couldn't be more pleased.  Mommy is taking me for my 6 month checkup on Wednesday.  Then, I'll start to eat cereal.

Move over thumb...I've discovered my feet and like to grab them and put them in my mouth, although my thumb still does give me comfort.

I'm a champ at rolling over and will roll across the floor to reach anything I may have my eye on.

I'm still learning how to sit up by myself.  I do very well with help and practice everyday.   

My feet finally touch the floor when I'm in the jumperoo and I've been getting the hang of jumping.  It's great fun!

I can't get enough of stroller rides.  I love being outdoors and smelling the fresh air.

5 months!

5 months, one more month and I'm a half year old!

I'm certain I'm the happiest baby on the block.  I've mastered smiling for sure and my smile is the sweetest, most genuine there is.

I've found my left thumb and it's the most amazing thing, I love it!  Whenever I get upset, I just jam it (or half my fist) in my mouth and start to feel much better.

I'm a rolling machine now that I've learned how to roll over.  Now tummy time is no problem!     I've sat in the Bumbo chair a few times but am not sure I like it, especially because I always spit up when I sit in it, it's the strangest thing. 

I've been enjoying the Jumperoo more and more even though my feet still don't touch the ground.  I've been starting to reach for things and even am able to grab and hold on.

I continue to be a fantastic sleeper, except when Evelyn and Isaac wake me up in the morning.  Then I just play in my crib until Mommy gets me up.