Dedication
posted by Kelly @ 11:38 PM
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Monday, October 31, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Four Months Old!!
Tomorrow I am four months old. Wow! Where does the time go?!
Today mama and daddy took me for my four month well-baby visit. I weighed in at 12 pounds and am 24 1/2 inches long. The doctor said I am looking great, and that my height has now moved into the 55th percentile (it used to be in the 10th, like everything else about me!) The doctor also told mama she can start feeding me some rice cereal every now and again if she wants. I'm not so sure about that. Sounds grody to me. I will have to let you know what happens if she decides to give it a try anytime soon.
The worst part of today was that I had to get, one . . . two . . . three shots!!! Ouch! I cried and cried but mama and daddy took turns cuddling me and that helped a lot. Sometimes I get pretty grumpy a couple of days after I get shots. Mama is hoping I will be all better by Sunday for my dedication!!
Here are some new things I do now that I am four months old:
*I recently discovered my feet. I don't really grab them yet, but I definitely find them interesting!
*I started deliberately reaching for toys this month. Now, once I spot something I want, I can start to pull it toward my mouth!
*Speaking of pulling things to my mouth . . . I am definitely teething now! Mama has tried to give me teething toys to chew on, but I mostly lick those and look confused. I much prefer her finger and will clamp down on it ferociously. Mom thinks it's funny and says I look like an alligator whipping it's head side to side.
*The squealing continues. Is it possible my squeals have actually gotten louder??? Mom isn't sure.
*Nap times have been changing a little bit for me. More and more I am starting to transition into a longer afternoon nap. Normally, I won't sleep more than an hour straight during the daytime. But lately, between the hours of 12 and 4, I sometimes sleep for 2-3 hours straight! Mom thinks it's great and says it lets her get lots more done. I am still sleeping about 11 hours a night.
*Feeding times are a little bit different for me now too. I am really interested in all the things that are going on around me so I am constantly moving my head from side to side when I am eating. Mom says it's a little bit frustrating trying to feed a "moving target", whatever that means.
*Also, I don't always finish all the milk in my bottle. Normally I drink one 6 oz bottle in the morning, and three 5 oz bottles throughout the day. But lately, I have been leaving an ounce or two in each bottle. The doctor said it is most likely cause my gums are bothering me, and that it's nothing mama should worry about!
*I am doing much better at tummy time and frequently use my arms to push up and look at the world around me. I don't get frustrated as quickly as I used to when I am on my belly. I haven't rolled over again, but there's definitely potential!
*Swatting at things on my playmat is fun. Thank you Mary for letting me borrow it! It sure is fun!
*I can pull my pacifier (binky) out of my mouth! I haven't quite figured out how to put it back though!
*And last but not least, now that I am four months old, I LOVE to cuddle with my blanket, especially when I am going to sleep! I love to have my blanket close to my face and I rub it all over. Sometimes that knocks my binky out of my mouth though, and Mama has to come in and give it back.
Today mama and daddy took me for my four month well-baby visit. I weighed in at 12 pounds and am 24 1/2 inches long. The doctor said I am looking great, and that my height has now moved into the 55th percentile (it used to be in the 10th, like everything else about me!) The doctor also told mama she can start feeding me some rice cereal every now and again if she wants. I'm not so sure about that. Sounds grody to me. I will have to let you know what happens if she decides to give it a try anytime soon.
The worst part of today was that I had to get, one . . . two . . . three shots!!! Ouch! I cried and cried but mama and daddy took turns cuddling me and that helped a lot. Sometimes I get pretty grumpy a couple of days after I get shots. Mama is hoping I will be all better by Sunday for my dedication!!
Here are some new things I do now that I am four months old:
*I recently discovered my feet. I don't really grab them yet, but I definitely find them interesting!
*I started deliberately reaching for toys this month. Now, once I spot something I want, I can start to pull it toward my mouth!
*Speaking of pulling things to my mouth . . . I am definitely teething now! Mama has tried to give me teething toys to chew on, but I mostly lick those and look confused. I much prefer her finger and will clamp down on it ferociously. Mom thinks it's funny and says I look like an alligator whipping it's head side to side.
*The squealing continues. Is it possible my squeals have actually gotten louder??? Mom isn't sure.
*Nap times have been changing a little bit for me. More and more I am starting to transition into a longer afternoon nap. Normally, I won't sleep more than an hour straight during the daytime. But lately, between the hours of 12 and 4, I sometimes sleep for 2-3 hours straight! Mom thinks it's great and says it lets her get lots more done. I am still sleeping about 11 hours a night.
*Feeding times are a little bit different for me now too. I am really interested in all the things that are going on around me so I am constantly moving my head from side to side when I am eating. Mom says it's a little bit frustrating trying to feed a "moving target", whatever that means.
*Also, I don't always finish all the milk in my bottle. Normally I drink one 6 oz bottle in the morning, and three 5 oz bottles throughout the day. But lately, I have been leaving an ounce or two in each bottle. The doctor said it is most likely cause my gums are bothering me, and that it's nothing mama should worry about!
*I am doing much better at tummy time and frequently use my arms to push up and look at the world around me. I don't get frustrated as quickly as I used to when I am on my belly. I haven't rolled over again, but there's definitely potential!
*Swatting at things on my playmat is fun. Thank you Mary for letting me borrow it! It sure is fun!
*I can pull my pacifier (binky) out of my mouth! I haven't quite figured out how to put it back though!
*And last but not least, now that I am four months old, I LOVE to cuddle with my blanket, especially when I am going to sleep! I love to have my blanket close to my face and I rub it all over. Sometimes that knocks my binky out of my mouth though, and Mama has to come in and give it back.
posted by Kelly @ 1:36 PM
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Happy Birthday Big Brother
Today is my big brother Elijah's birthday. I don't know a whole lot about him, but mama says that he watches out for me from Heaven. She said, someday when I am a little older, she and daddy will tell me all about him. I'm not sure why, but I think Mama squeezed me extra hard this morning . . .
Mama and Daddy took me out to visit Elijah's grave for the very first time this afternoon. Mama played some songs on the guitar and she and daddy sang. It was nice. We weren't out there very long since it was so chilly, but it was good to finally visit. Mama said she has been meaning to bring me out there for months! You can see a couple pictures of us at the cemetery below.
Anyway, Happy Birthday "lie-juh". Love you.
Mama and Daddy took me out to visit Elijah's grave for the very first time this afternoon. Mama played some songs on the guitar and she and daddy sang. It was nice. We weren't out there very long since it was so chilly, but it was good to finally visit. Mama said she has been meaning to bring me out there for months! You can see a couple pictures of us at the cemetery below.
Anyway, Happy Birthday "lie-juh". Love you.
posted by Kelly @ 8:04 PM
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Monday, October 17, 2005
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Here are some pictures of me having some play time with my daddy . . . he sure is fun!
posted by Kelly @ 1:55 PM
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Sunday, October 09, 2005
Halle wearing her very first pair of tights. I tried to explain to her that she should just get used to it. There are many days ahead of squeezing chubby thighs into lycra!
posted by Kelly @ 9:41 AM
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I think Hal looks a lot like James in this picture. No one seems to see that but me . . .
posted by Kelly @ 9:39 AM
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Here's Halle holding onto her Binks. Lately she will actually pull it out of her mouth, and then shout because she wants it again!
posted by Kelly @ 9:38 AM
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Thursday, October 06, 2005
New Things I Do Now That I Am 3 Months Old!
Hi everybody! Just thought I would give you a quick update on me, now that I am three months old! I am getting to be such a big girl!
Just this past week on Saturday, Oct 1st, I rolled over for the very first time!! Mommy had me on my tummy for some play time, and I decided to just go for it! I hung on my right side awhile, but then slowly rolled the rest of the way onto my back! I didn't seem to really even notice much, but my mama almost had a cow. She's crazy. Dad was sad he missed it (he was in a meeting an hour away). Mama tried to get it on tape, but her camcorder died. Oh well. I don't see what the big deal is anyway!
I also really like to squeal! Mama says she's pretty sure some of my squeals scare dogs away!
Also, I am becoming more and more mobile. When I am on my back now I like to dig in with my feet and push my butt up off the ground to scoot myself. Just last night mom found me in my bed sideways! Watch out world! Here I come.
I am also trying to get my neck muscles ready for sitting up! Anytime I am in my car seat or swing, I tilt my head forward onto my chest and try to sit up. I think it's driving my mama crazy. She says it looks terribly uncomfortable. But, she got online and talked to some other moms who said it's completely normal!
I also got my three month pictures taken at wal-mart this month. Mama will post them as soon as they come in. She said next time she is going to sears though. My friend Zoe's pictures are much cuter and were the same price! To see Zoe's pictures go to:
https://www.searsphotos.com/?shareid=S203304460l7MHH237XGN
Just this past week on Saturday, Oct 1st, I rolled over for the very first time!! Mommy had me on my tummy for some play time, and I decided to just go for it! I hung on my right side awhile, but then slowly rolled the rest of the way onto my back! I didn't seem to really even notice much, but my mama almost had a cow. She's crazy. Dad was sad he missed it (he was in a meeting an hour away). Mama tried to get it on tape, but her camcorder died. Oh well. I don't see what the big deal is anyway!
I also really like to squeal! Mama says she's pretty sure some of my squeals scare dogs away!
Also, I am becoming more and more mobile. When I am on my back now I like to dig in with my feet and push my butt up off the ground to scoot myself. Just last night mom found me in my bed sideways! Watch out world! Here I come.
I am also trying to get my neck muscles ready for sitting up! Anytime I am in my car seat or swing, I tilt my head forward onto my chest and try to sit up. I think it's driving my mama crazy. She says it looks terribly uncomfortable. But, she got online and talked to some other moms who said it's completely normal!
I also got my three month pictures taken at wal-mart this month. Mama will post them as soon as they come in. She said next time she is going to sears though. My friend Zoe's pictures are much cuter and were the same price! To see Zoe's pictures go to:
https://www.searsphotos.com/?shareid=S203304460l7MHH237XGN
posted by Kelly @ 11:34 AM
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