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| From Week 32 |
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| From Week 32 |
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| From Week 32 |
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Seven Month Post
Harrison is seven months old!
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| From Week 29 |
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| From Week 27 |
Favorite Things: Hugging his mommy and daddy, cruising in his walker (“wheeeeee”), baths in the sink (he loves splashing), Lilly’s dog toys, remotes and cell phones, talking – Harrison has been exercising his vocal chords this month - his favorite words so far are “hi,” “dada,” “uhoh,” “baby”
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| From Week 28 |
New Foods tried: Melon, blueberry, strawberry, plums, prunes, avocado, apricot, biter biscuits, cheerios, bread, apple juice from a sippy cup
Oh, and he is now eating solids three times a day...he is such a big boy!
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| From Easter Practice Shoot |
Least Favorite Things: avocado (not a big hit), being put in his carseat, having something taken from him (like Lilly’s toys, the remote, or my cell phone), being put down (he has gotten a little more clingy this month)
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| From Week 28 |
Tricks: Sitting up on his own, pulling up into a standing position, walking with assistance, drinking out of a cup and feeding himself finger food (cheerios)
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| From Week 29 |
Sleeping schedule: Harrison is on a consistent schedule. He goes to bed each night at 8pm and wakes up at 7am (give or take an hour). I think we are all enjoying getting a full night sleep again.
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| From Week 28 |
Monday, March 23, 2009
Whew!
Wow, it has been a busy few days.
On Friday we packed up the car and headed to Nashville for the weekend. We stayed the weekend with our friend Josh. It is always fun to expose single guys to a weekend with a baby. I think he was probably unpleasantly surprised by the 7am wake up call each morning (sorry Josh!).
Saturday we attended a wedding shower for our friends Lisa and Danny. I was a little worried about Harrison since the party started at 6pm but Harrison was an excellent g
uest. He enjoyed flirting with the ladies and laughing at all the men. He even stuck with his 8pm bedtime (BIG SHOCK!!!).
He was a really good traveller but I can tell that he is getting a little more stubborn about getting into his infant carrier. He really doesn't like to be restrained. I am curious if he will be a little happier in a full size car seat?!? It probably won't be long before we have to upgrade!
On Friday we packed up the car and headed to Nashville for the weekend. We stayed the weekend with our friend Josh. It is always fun to expose single guys to a weekend with a baby. I think he was probably unpleasantly surprised by the 7am wake up call each morning (sorry Josh!).
Saturday we attended a wedding shower for our friends Lisa and Danny. I was a little worried about Harrison since the party started at 6pm but Harrison was an excellent g
uest. He enjoyed flirting with the ladies and laughing at all the men. He even stuck with his 8pm bedtime (BIG SHOCK!!!).He was a really good traveller but I can tell that he is getting a little more stubborn about getting into his infant carrier. He really doesn't like to be restrained. I am curious if he will be a little happier in a full size car seat?!? It probably won't be long before we have to upgrade!
Friday, March 20, 2009
A Little Time for Crafts
I love when I can find a little time in the day to do something crafty. This week I decided to make an Easter wreath for the front door. I found instructions on a fellow mom's blog.
The instructions were super simple and I think I ended up with a REALLY cute wreath!
Harrison helped by eating the eggs.
The instructions were super simple and I think I ended up with a REALLY cute wreath!
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| From Week 29 |
Harrison helped by eating the eggs.
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| From Week 29 |
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Baby Logic
Baby has a super soft rug to play on that is full of toys:
Baby ends up here:
Baby succeeds at thoroughly confusing his mommy!
Baby ends up here:
Baby succeeds at thoroughly confusing his mommy!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
An Extra Special Visitor
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| From Week 28 |
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| From Week 28 |
We were absolutely thrilled to have an extra special visitor this weekend. Sam's Grandfather came through Memphis with Sam's parents this weekend. We loved the chance to introduce Harrison to his Great Grandfather. I think Harrison really enjoyed having another person to spoil him with love!
Hopefully we will be able to get up to Iowa sometime soon so he can meet his Great Grandmother.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
A Little Late
I back-posted the monthly milestone post (better late than never!)
You can either scroll down or click on this link to read the post: Six month post.
You can either scroll down or click on this link to read the post: Six month post.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Packing
Harrison has been enjoying a visit from his grandparents this week.
Sam and I are getting really excited (and a little nervous) about our first mini-vacation! Grams and Granddad Coverdale came up to Memphis to take care of Harrison and Lilly Dog while we go down to New Orleans for a long weekend. We know he is in really good hands but it is always a little scary leaving your baby for the first time. I know this will be a lot harder on me than on Harrison. I am sure he will have a blast playing with his grandparents.
Our friends Angie and Pete are getting married this weekend in New Orleans. We are so excited for them and can't wait to celebrate with them.
We will be leaving for New Orleans tomorrow morning and returning on Sunday afternoon.
Sam and I are getting really excited (and a little nervous) about our first mini-vacation! Grams and Granddad Coverdale came up to Memphis to take care of Harrison and Lilly Dog while we go down to New Orleans for a long weekend. We know he is in really good hands but it is always a little scary leaving your baby for the first time. I know this will be a lot harder on me than on Harrison. I am sure he will have a blast playing with his grandparents.
Our friends Angie and Pete are getting married this weekend in New Orleans. We are so excited for them and can't wait to celebrate with them.
We will be leaving for New Orleans tomorrow morning and returning on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Church Family Portrait
We had our picture taken for the church directory a couple of weeks ago. Definitely not our best picture but I think it turned out pretty good considering our session wasn't until 8pm and we practically had to force Harrison to stay awake
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Six Month Post
Harrison is six months old!
This has been such a busy month! Despite cutting two teeth, Harrison has become so much easier and I finally have started to feel like I am really getting the hang of this whole mommy thing.
Favorite Things: Mardi Gras (particularly the marching bands), animals (Harrison loves all animals especially Lilly), baths and his bath toys, hanging upside down, walking in his walker, toys (Harrison LOVES to play), putting things in his mouth, barking dogs (particularly Winston and Cash)
Favorite Foods (in order of preference): Apples, bananas, pears, sweet potato, squash, & peaches
Least Favorite Things: Green Beans (YUCK!), having his face cleaned, putting clothes on, not getting his way (we have developed a stubborn streak in the last month)
Tricks: Rolling over in all directions, sitting up on his own, standing with assistance, walking with assistance, drinking out of a cup, putting a spoon in his mouth (we still haven’t perfected this with food), “talking” and laughing all the time, scooting across the room
Big Events: This was a BUSY month! Harrison got his highchair this month which has made feeding much easier. Harrison and I went down to Fairhope (by ourselves!) for a week towards the end of this month. Harrison went to two Mardi Gras parades, visited the beach and fed the ducks and seagulls, and enjoyed a swing set for the first time.
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| From Week 22 |
This has been such a busy month! Despite cutting two teeth, Harrison has become so much easier and I finally have started to feel like I am really getting the hang of this whole mommy thing.
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| From Week 25 |
Favorite Things: Mardi Gras (particularly the marching bands), animals (Harrison loves all animals especially Lilly), baths and his bath toys, hanging upside down, walking in his walker, toys (Harrison LOVES to play), putting things in his mouth, barking dogs (particularly Winston and Cash)
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| From Week 23 |
Favorite Foods (in order of preference): Apples, bananas, pears, sweet potato, squash, & peaches
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| From Week 23 |
Least Favorite Things: Green Beans (YUCK!), having his face cleaned, putting clothes on, not getting his way (we have developed a stubborn streak in the last month)
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| From Week 24 |
Tricks: Rolling over in all directions, sitting up on his own, standing with assistance, walking with assistance, drinking out of a cup, putting a spoon in his mouth (we still haven’t perfected this with food), “talking” and laughing all the time, scooting across the room
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| From Week 25 |
Big Events: This was a BUSY month! Harrison got his highchair this month which has made feeding much easier. Harrison and I went down to Fairhope (by ourselves!) for a week towards the end of this month. Harrison went to two Mardi Gras parades, visited the beach and fed the ducks and seagulls, and enjoyed a swing set for the first time.
Six Month Check Up
Harrison had his six month check up yesterday.
Here are the stats:
Weight: 19 lb 10 oz (75 - 90%)
Height: 27.5 in (75 - 90%)
Head: 45 cm (75 - 90%)
Overall, he seemed to enjoy the doctor’s appointment. He entertained all the other parents in the well baby waiting room by “talking” and shrieking constantly. He particularly liked the 4 month old sitting next to him and flirted shamelessly with her and her mommy. As always he loved the exam table. The large mirror and the paper lined table was a wonderful distraction while we waited. By the time Dr. Miller came in to see him, he had shredded the paper completely and had tried to eat half of it.
We didn’t have many concerns this time to talk with Dr. Miller about. The acid reflux medication seems to be working well so we are going to continue it a little longer. We also got the go ahead to move on to Stage 2 foods (they are still purees but just a little more complex that the stage 1 foods) as well as some soft table foods over the next couple of months.
He had another round of immunizations (1 – oral, 3 – shots). He really did not like the shots this time but the nurse was quick and did a very good job. He cried huge alligator tears but was comforted fairly quickly.
Harrison doesn’t have to go back to the doctor until his nine month check up. He is finished with immunizations for a little while so he won’t have to get any shots next time. I think everyone we came in contact with was happy to point out that little fact.
The combination of a missed nap, the excitement of the doctor and a round of shots really wiped out our little boy. He fell asleep in the car on the ride home and didn’t wake up when I put him in his crib. He took a 3 hour nap and then woke up in fairly good spirits. This morning he seems to be back to 100% and ready to play!
Here are the stats:
Weight: 19 lb 10 oz (75 - 90%)
Height: 27.5 in (75 - 90%)
Head: 45 cm (75 - 90%)
Overall, he seemed to enjoy the doctor’s appointment. He entertained all the other parents in the well baby waiting room by “talking” and shrieking constantly. He particularly liked the 4 month old sitting next to him and flirted shamelessly with her and her mommy. As always he loved the exam table. The large mirror and the paper lined table was a wonderful distraction while we waited. By the time Dr. Miller came in to see him, he had shredded the paper completely and had tried to eat half of it.
We didn’t have many concerns this time to talk with Dr. Miller about. The acid reflux medication seems to be working well so we are going to continue it a little longer. We also got the go ahead to move on to Stage 2 foods (they are still purees but just a little more complex that the stage 1 foods) as well as some soft table foods over the next couple of months.
He had another round of immunizations (1 – oral, 3 – shots). He really did not like the shots this time but the nurse was quick and did a very good job. He cried huge alligator tears but was comforted fairly quickly.
Harrison doesn’t have to go back to the doctor until his nine month check up. He is finished with immunizations for a little while so he won’t have to get any shots next time. I think everyone we came in contact with was happy to point out that little fact.
The combination of a missed nap, the excitement of the doctor and a round of shots really wiped out our little boy. He fell asleep in the car on the ride home and didn’t wake up when I put him in his crib. He took a 3 hour nap and then woke up in fairly good spirits. This morning he seems to be back to 100% and ready to play!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Happy 1/2 Birthday
It's Harrison's half birthday!
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We celebrated by going to Harrison's six month checkup (sorry little guy!). More update on Harrison's doctor appointment later.
We celebrated by going to Harrison's six month checkup (sorry little guy!). More update on Harrison's doctor appointment later.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Another Day of Firsts
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
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