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| From Week 25 |
Sinking our toes in the sand.
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| From Week 25 |
Swinging at the playground.
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| From Week 25 |
Relaxing after so many "firsts" by the Fairhope Pier.
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| From Week 25 |
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Another Day of Firsts
Feeding the ducks.
Sinking our toes in the sand.
Swinging at the playground.
Relaxing after so many "firsts" by the Fairhope Pier.
Sinking our toes in the sand.
Swinging at the playground.
Relaxing after so many "firsts" by the Fairhope Pier.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Happy Mardi Gras!
Harrison went to his first Mardi Gras parade on Friday night. Fairhope has several Mardi Gras parades. We attended the Maids of Jubilee parade - those ladies sure know how to have a good time!
My parent's house is just a few blocks from the parade route so we bundled Harrison up and loaded him up in the stroller. After a short walk, we found a family friendly spot to watch the parade.
Earlier in the day we walked around town and my dad bought Harrison a light toy at the toy store. This was perfect entertainment as we waited for the parade to arrive.
I wasn't sure what Harrison would think about the parade. I sort of expected him to cry when he heard the loud sirens and bands. I never expected him to be so excited. He LOVED everything about Mardi Gras. He kicked his feet and jumped up and down as the bands marched by and he really loved all the bright lights on the floats.
I have been to a lot of parades but this was the most fun I have ever had at a parade! It was so much fun seeing the excitement in my little boy's eyes.
What a wonderful first Mardi Gras!
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| From Week 25 |
My parent's house is just a few blocks from the parade route so we bundled Harrison up and loaded him up in the stroller. After a short walk, we found a family friendly spot to watch the parade.
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| From Week 25 |
Earlier in the day we walked around town and my dad bought Harrison a light toy at the toy store. This was perfect entertainment as we waited for the parade to arrive.
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| From Week 25 |
I wasn't sure what Harrison would think about the parade. I sort of expected him to cry when he heard the loud sirens and bands. I never expected him to be so excited. He LOVED everything about Mardi Gras. He kicked his feet and jumped up and down as the bands marched by and he really loved all the bright lights on the floats.
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| From Week 25 |
I have been to a lot of parades but this was the most fun I have ever had at a parade! It was so much fun seeing the excitement in my little boy's eyes.
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| From Week 25 |
What a wonderful first Mardi Gras!
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| From Week 25 |
Friday, February 20, 2009
A Very Successful Trip
Harrison and I departed Memphis at 12 on Wednesday afternoon and arrived in Fairhope at about 7:45pm. The journey started out really well. Harrison played quietly as we left Memphis and headed into Mississippi. Shortly after entering Mississippi I noticed that Harrison was being really quiet. I don't know how I got so lucky but Harrison slept all the way to Jackson (3 hours out of Memphis). We stopped for a little break outside of Jackson. I needed to stretch my legs and I know Harrison was probably tired of his car seat. After our little break I gave Harrison his Podee bottle. This little bottle really is a lifesaver for a traveling baby. It allowed Harrison to feed himself while I was driving. After he finished his bottle we stopped for a quick burp break then headed towards Hattisburg. He made it past Hattisburg and about half-way to Mobile before he started getting fussy. The last hour of our trip was filled with fussing and took a little longer than I would have liked since we had to stop several times for comforting. I think we both were really happy to pull into my parents driveway.
Harrison immediately turned on the charm when he saw his grandparents. I thought he was going to fall right to sleep after the long drive but he got a sudden burst of energy when he saw my parents. I am sure he was excited to have so much attention after 7+ hours without much interaction.
I hope our return trip will be as peaceful. I definitely feel more confident about traveling after our trip down.
Harrison immediately turned on the charm when he saw his grandparents. I thought he was going to fall right to sleep after the long drive but he got a sudden burst of energy when he saw my parents. I am sure he was excited to have so much attention after 7+ hours without much interaction.
I hope our return trip will be as peaceful. I definitely feel more confident about traveling after our trip down.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
A Sudden Change of Plans
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!
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!
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 |
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