I have never been very good sitting still too long. My mom ran into my old softball coach from when I was a little girl. They reminisced about my softball days. Out of the hundreds (maybe thousands) of little girls that this brave women coached, she still laughed about me coming off of the field chanting "boring, boring, boring."
Just like those little league days, I have been having a "boring, boring, boring" week and since I am not very good at sitting still I decided to take some action. Harrison and I have packed our bags (well we are almost finished packing) and we are heading out sometime tomorrow to spend a long weekend in Fairhope.
I am excited and nervous all at once. I don't know if we will survive the drive but you never know if you don't try! Wish us luck!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
A Day in the Park
Not to brag, but we had a beautiful day today. We took advantage of the nice weather and put on our walking shoes. Well, one of us did...the other was sporting bare feet.
We walked up to the park that is about a mile from our house and then did a lap around the walking path. Harrison ate (the Podee bottle ROCKS!) and slept through most of the walking portion. After getting our exercise we decided to lay some blankets down in a shady spot and enjoy the spring-like day a little longer. It was fun people watching and listening to the birds sing. Harrison seemed to really enjoy himself and happily alternated between eating his rattle and blowing raspberries. We hope to make this a daily routine as long as the nice weather sticks around.
Harrison enjoying a warm winter day.
Harrison's view from his blanket - what an amazing day!
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| From Week 24 |
We walked up to the park that is about a mile from our house and then did a lap around the walking path. Harrison ate (the Podee bottle ROCKS!) and slept through most of the walking portion. After getting our exercise we decided to lay some blankets down in a shady spot and enjoy the spring-like day a little longer. It was fun people watching and listening to the birds sing. Harrison seemed to really enjoy himself and happily alternated between eating his rattle and blowing raspberries. We hope to make this a daily routine as long as the nice weather sticks around.
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| From Week 24 |
Harrison enjoying a warm winter day.
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| From Week 24 |
Harrison's view from his blanket - what an amazing day!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tasty Toes
We were getting Harrison ready for his bath tonight when he surprised us with another milestone...he put his feet in his mouth.
"mmm...these feet are tasty!"
"what?!?!"
"Back to eating my toes."
Before I was a mom I would have never considered this a milestone but according to the baby book it is in fact a milestone. Ah, the things we mothers celebrate :-)
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| From Week 24 |
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| From Week 24 |
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| From Week 24 |
Before I was a mom I would have never considered this a milestone but according to the baby book it is in fact a milestone. Ah, the things we mothers celebrate :-)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Greatest Toy Ever!
We introduced Harrison to a new toy tonight and I think it was a success. This little snail plays a little tune and moves across the floor. Harrison was mesmerized! I was holding him in my lap and he struggled to be free (AND SIT ON HIS OWN!). He was so crazy about this toy that I really thought he was going to crawl after it. Unfortunately he couldn't quite lift his big belly.
In case you would like one of these wonderful toys, here is a link.
In case you would like one of these wonderful toys, here is a link.
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| From Week 23 |
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| From Week 23 |
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| From Week 23 |
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| From Week 23 |
Monday, February 2, 2009
Upside Down
Harrison loves to be upside down. Whenever he is sitting in my lap he flings himself back so he is dangling head first off my lap. I am so scared we are going to drop him on his head one of these days. You have to keep a tight grip on him all the time now. He also loves to lay on his back and throw his head back so he is looking at things upside down.
I don't know what to think about this. Is it normal for a baby to want to be upside down so much? Can all that blood flow to the head cause permanent damage? We laugh about it all the time but deep down I am secretly (in a crazy momma kind of way) worried that this is the sign of some serious disorder?!??
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| From Week 16 |
I don't know what to think about this. Is it normal for a baby to want to be upside down so much? Can all that blood flow to the head cause permanent damage? We laugh about it all the time but deep down I am secretly (in a crazy momma kind of way) worried that this is the sign of some serious disorder?!??
Saturday, January 31, 2009
UGH....
It is 4:30 (AM!) and I am still awake. I don't know what caused this?!? Harrison is sleeping soundly (he woke up once at 3am but I got him back to sleep), Sam is snoring softly, Lilly is even off the bed and sleeping in the living room. As I type this I hear her "talking" in her sleep. I don't have anything to be stressed about - my thoughts are relatively clear.
I have tried everything (natural) I know to go to sleep and it has all failed. I thought only babies got their days and nights mixed up. Maybe I will have another glass of milk, that usually helps.
I have tried everything (natural) I know to go to sleep and it has all failed. I thought only babies got their days and nights mixed up. Maybe I will have another glass of milk, that usually helps.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Photo Lessons
Sweet little hands...
and cute little toes.
Just a few shots I took after reading the photography book my dear friend SK sent me. I think it is already paying off. (THANK YOU!)
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| From Week 22 |
and cute little toes.
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| From Week 22 |
Just a few shots I took after reading the photography book my dear friend SK sent me. I think it is already paying off. (THANK YOU!)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Teeth
As promised, here is a picture of Harrison's new teeth.
Harrison's second tooth popped through today. He is being a good little baby but I know it hurts him at times. He will be playing sweetly and then he just starts screaming in pain. I hate that there is very little I can do to help him. Those real tears just break a momma's heart!
Harrison's second tooth popped through today. He is being a good little baby but I know it hurts him at times. He will be playing sweetly and then he just starts screaming in pain. I hate that there is very little I can do to help him. Those real tears just break a momma's heart!
Five Month Post
Harrison is five months old!
Sorry to post late again! Our little five month old has been keeping mommy very busy!
Favorite Things: Playing with toys, blowing raspberries, Lilly (our dog), being lifted up into the air, playing peek a boo, being naked, taking baths, kicking his feet, being tickled, applesauce
Least Favorite Things: Teething, putting clothes on (particularly stuff being put over his head), lack of mobility (he really wants to be able to crawl), the cold weather (we can’t go on our afternoon walks)
Tricks: Rolling over (usually back to stomach), sitting up (but he usually topples over), standing (with a little help), making lots of new sounds, holding his bottle when being bottle fed (he gets a bottle very rarely), blowing raspberries (especially fun with a mouth full of food)
Big Events: We started solid foods this month. Harrison really enjoys eating and took to solids without any problems. He gets really excited when he is put in his bouncy seat (we haven’t gotten a highchair yet) and even more excited when he sees a bowl and spoon being pulled out. So far he has had rice cereal, carrots, applesauce, bananas, pears, and peaches. Homemade applesauce is by far his favorite food but I think he will eat just about anything.
Harrison also started acid reflux medication this month. The medication has been working really well and he seems to be doing a lot better.
Sleeping Schedule: Harrison’s sleeping schedule this month has been a little off. He has been falling asleep just fine but then wakes up one or two times in the middle of the night. Usually he goes to bed around 10pm but then wakes up (demanding to be fed) at 2am. I think the sleeping problems are due in part to teething and I am really hopeful that we will be able to get back to our normal sleeping patterns soon!
Evil Nemesis: The washcloth! Harrison hates having his face cleaned especially after eating!
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| From Week 21 |
Sorry to post late again! Our little five month old has been keeping mommy very busy!
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| From Week 19 |
Favorite Things: Playing with toys, blowing raspberries, Lilly (our dog), being lifted up into the air, playing peek a boo, being naked, taking baths, kicking his feet, being tickled, applesauce
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| From Week 19 |
Least Favorite Things: Teething, putting clothes on (particularly stuff being put over his head), lack of mobility (he really wants to be able to crawl), the cold weather (we can’t go on our afternoon walks)
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| From Week 19 |
Tricks: Rolling over (usually back to stomach), sitting up (but he usually topples over), standing (with a little help), making lots of new sounds, holding his bottle when being bottle fed (he gets a bottle very rarely), blowing raspberries (especially fun with a mouth full of food)
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| From Week 19 |
Big Events: We started solid foods this month. Harrison really enjoys eating and took to solids without any problems. He gets really excited when he is put in his bouncy seat (we haven’t gotten a highchair yet) and even more excited when he sees a bowl and spoon being pulled out. So far he has had rice cereal, carrots, applesauce, bananas, pears, and peaches. Homemade applesauce is by far his favorite food but I think he will eat just about anything.
Harrison also started acid reflux medication this month. The medication has been working really well and he seems to be doing a lot better.
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| From Week 21 |
Sleeping Schedule: Harrison’s sleeping schedule this month has been a little off. He has been falling asleep just fine but then wakes up one or two times in the middle of the night. Usually he goes to bed around 10pm but then wakes up (demanding to be fed) at 2am. I think the sleeping problems are due in part to teething and I am really hopeful that we will be able to get back to our normal sleeping patterns soon!
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| From Week 21 |
Evil Nemesis: The washcloth! Harrison hates having his face cleaned especially after eating!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
We have...
TEETH!
Harrison cut his very first tooth tonight (bottom right). I guess this explains the excessive bubble blowing and drool these last few days. Maybe it also explains why he was so fussy last week and he has been in such a good mood today. The little guy is probably finally getting a little relief from teething.
We haven't gotten a picture of the little tooth yet but we have caught a few shots of the little guy blowing raspberries (pretty funny):
Harrison cut his very first tooth tonight (bottom right). I guess this explains the excessive bubble blowing and drool these last few days. Maybe it also explains why he was so fussy last week and he has been in such a good mood today. The little guy is probably finally getting a little relief from teething.
We haven't gotten a picture of the little tooth yet but we have caught a few shots of the little guy blowing raspberries (pretty funny):
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| From Week 21 |
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| From Week 21 |
PS - I haven't forgotten about the 5 month milestone post. We have just been a little preoccupied. More on our weekend and Harrison's 5 month milestones over the next few days.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Roly Poly
Our little man rolled over last night. He has been rolling onto his side (from his back) for sometime now but finally decided to come all the way over to his tummy. It was funny, I could tell when he woke up yesterday that he was going to roll over soon. He was much more focused on the act of rolling over than I had ever seen him. I don't know what motivated him to finally roll over but now he is doing it all the time. He is pretty funny once he rolls over. Sometimes he is content to just play on his tummy but other times he gets really upset. When he gets upset I usually slowly roll him back over but that just makes him more upset. I swear he is dying to figure out how to get up and crawl. I know it is selfish to think this, but I really hope that milestone will take a little longer to reach!
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| From Week 19 |
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Time to do some serious eating...
We gave Harrison rice cereal for the first time last night. He was really excited about the whole experience (until he decided that he was disgusted by the whole thing at the end). I should have known that Harrison would enjoy eating "solid" foods. He was really interested in putting the spoon in his mouth and instantly opened wide for the incoming food. Since then, we have tried eating cereal two more times. He is not quite a cooperative about the whole thing now that the novelty of the spoon has warn off. I am not too concerned though. I am sure he will be excited about it again soon.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Four Month Check Up
Harrison's four month check up went really well. He really enjoyed the exam table, the extended naked time and the mirror in the exam room. He had to get more shots but he didn't seem too bothered by the whole experience. Truthfully he fussed more about having to put his clothes back on. Silly little boy!
The doctor and I talked a lot about feeding since he will start on solids this month (we are going to try to start solids tomorrow night - Sam wants to be there to see the experience). We also talked some about Harrison's spitting up and gas. Based on a few baby books, I was thinking that he might have acid reflux. Dr. Miller agreed that it might be a problem so we are going to try giving him Prevacid. Hopefully it will help cut down on the spitting up and his discomfort.
Here are the stats:
Weight: 17 lb 6 oz (90 - 95%)
Height: 26 in (75 - 90%)
Head: 44 cm (75 - 90%)
He is still a big boy!
Sam was really sweet and (unexpectedly) joined us at the doctor's appointment. It was really nice to have him there with me for moral support and baby assistance :-)
Harrison has been sleeping since his appointment at 10:10. All the stress of the outing along with the shots really wore him out!
The doctor and I talked a lot about feeding since he will start on solids this month (we are going to try to start solids tomorrow night - Sam wants to be there to see the experience). We also talked some about Harrison's spitting up and gas. Based on a few baby books, I was thinking that he might have acid reflux. Dr. Miller agreed that it might be a problem so we are going to try giving him Prevacid. Hopefully it will help cut down on the spitting up and his discomfort.
Here are the stats:
Weight: 17 lb 6 oz (90 - 95%)
Height: 26 in (75 - 90%)
Head: 44 cm (75 - 90%)
He is still a big boy!
Sam was really sweet and (unexpectedly) joined us at the doctor's appointment. It was really nice to have him there with me for moral support and baby assistance :-)
Harrison has been sleeping since his appointment at 10:10. All the stress of the outing along with the shots really wore him out!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
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| From Week 18 |
Harrison (and his parents) had a wonderful New Years Eve. Our friends Gary and Teri Smith threw a kid friendly New Years Eve party. I think every age group under 6 was represented along with quite a few expecting moms. Harrison fell asleep around 10:00 and slept right through the new year. He was a really good guest and seemed to enjoy all the attention he received. We were so appreciative of the Smith's for inviting us...we assumed that we would be ringing in the new year at home. This was MUCH nicer!
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