Monday, October 31, 2011
Candy Corn
Happy Halloween folks!
Luke was dressed up in his candy corn costume today to celebrate the holiday. He looked fantastic until his diaper leaked and we had to change him out of it. Luckily the costume is so comfy, he can wear it as fun onesie jammies from now on.
He still has one more costume- his horsey one that grandma bought him (technically, grandma bought both costumes but I was there for the horsey purchase). He's going to wear that one this weekend when we go to visit NanaNana (hubby's grandmother).
We didn't take him trick-or-treating this year since a) he probably would not have enjoyed it and b) he couldn't eat any of the candy anyways. He should be fine to go next year (maybe).
Here's a picture of him as candy corn (taken by my mom):
And here's a picture of Luke as a horsey (sitting with my mom and taken by me):
Isn't he just the cutest??
Luke was dressed up in his candy corn costume today to celebrate the holiday. He looked fantastic until his diaper leaked and we had to change him out of it. Luckily the costume is so comfy, he can wear it as fun onesie jammies from now on.
He still has one more costume- his horsey one that grandma bought him (technically, grandma bought both costumes but I was there for the horsey purchase). He's going to wear that one this weekend when we go to visit NanaNana (hubby's grandmother).
We didn't take him trick-or-treating this year since a) he probably would not have enjoyed it and b) he couldn't eat any of the candy anyways. He should be fine to go next year (maybe).
Here's a picture of him as candy corn (taken by my mom):
And here's a picture of Luke as a horsey (sitting with my mom and taken by me):
Isn't he just the cutest??
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Snow!
Today was Luke's first snow. I know, it's October, but we got a huge pile of the really wet slushy stuff. The snowsuit Luke has is packed away, but I had out an insulated cover that he could wear in the car seat. He also had a pair of really thick overalls, so hubby put the overalls on him over his normal clothes and then into the snow cover. Needless to say, we didn't want the baby to be cold.
Luke was fascinated with the snow when he first saw it.
His fascination didn't last incredibly long once he was sitting in the snow and soon wanted to go inside, but he did get to touch the snow.
It was a good day!
Luke was fascinated with the snow when he first saw it.
His fascination didn't last incredibly long once he was sitting in the snow and soon wanted to go inside, but he did get to touch the snow.
It was a good day!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Sleep Monster
My little guy is not interested in sleeping today for some reason.
During morning nap, which is usually mommy/baby snuggle time, he slapped my face pretty much the entire time. He was just not interested in a nap.
His afternoon nap consisted of maybe 2 hours after much coercion and he fell asleep for an hour this evening.
It's almost 11pm and he's not interested in going to sleep despite my husband's many attempts to get him into dreamland. It's going to be a long night.
During morning nap, which is usually mommy/baby snuggle time, he slapped my face pretty much the entire time. He was just not interested in a nap.
His afternoon nap consisted of maybe 2 hours after much coercion and he fell asleep for an hour this evening.
It's almost 11pm and he's not interested in going to sleep despite my husband's many attempts to get him into dreamland. It's going to be a long night.
Well Baby Visit
Tuesday was Luke's 6 month well baby exam.
Our doctor has been out for a bit for what I thought was a well deserved vacation, but it turned out she had back surgery. I still think she needs a vacation. She looked at the boy, felt his head, had him stand, looked in his ears (which he DID NOT like), and got his measurements. He's now 26 and 3/4 inches long which puts him in the 70th percentile for height. He's also 16 lbs 4 oz and in the 25th percentile for weight. The doc is very pleased with his progress and gave me tips on what to feed him at meal times. Hubby and I haven't been giving him bottles between meals because he doesn't cry for one, so she said to suggest it to him to see if he wants one. So far he's gobbled down every bottle offered so maybe he's just being polite by not whining.
Our doctor has been out for a bit for what I thought was a well deserved vacation, but it turned out she had back surgery. I still think she needs a vacation. She looked at the boy, felt his head, had him stand, looked in his ears (which he DID NOT like), and got his measurements. He's now 26 and 3/4 inches long which puts him in the 70th percentile for height. He's also 16 lbs 4 oz and in the 25th percentile for weight. The doc is very pleased with his progress and gave me tips on what to feed him at meal times. Hubby and I haven't been giving him bottles between meals because he doesn't cry for one, so she said to suggest it to him to see if he wants one. So far he's gobbled down every bottle offered so maybe he's just being polite by not whining.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Snuggle Bunny Baby
Short post today because it's hubby's birthday.
Luke is such a snuggly kid. Best feeling in the world is snuggling up with the baby and taking a nap or watching a movie. Right now he's snuggled up with his dad, snoozing away. It's soooooooo cute.
Anyways, everyone have a lovely day.
Luke is such a snuggly kid. Best feeling in the world is snuggling up with the baby and taking a nap or watching a movie. Right now he's snuggled up with his dad, snoozing away. It's soooooooo cute.
Anyways, everyone have a lovely day.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Dagmar
We have two cats, as you probably know by now. Marian has been rather indifferent to the baby thus far and just ignores him unless he touches her. If that happens, she removes herself from the situation.
Dagmar has shown much more interest in Luke. At first she was scared of him. Then she was cool with snuggling the little guy. Now she seems rather irritated when he's in close proximity and bats at his head. Her claws aren't out when she does, which could indicate playing, but I still scold her for doing so.
I'm not sure why she's had this change of heart or why she's acting the way she is, but I'm pretty sure it all boils down to sibling rivalry. Not sure how to communicate with a cat to let her know Mommy loves her just as much as Luke, but I'm going to try.
Dagmar has shown much more interest in Luke. At first she was scared of him. Then she was cool with snuggling the little guy. Now she seems rather irritated when he's in close proximity and bats at his head. Her claws aren't out when she does, which could indicate playing, but I still scold her for doing so.
I'm not sure why she's had this change of heart or why she's acting the way she is, but I'm pretty sure it all boils down to sibling rivalry. Not sure how to communicate with a cat to let her know Mommy loves her just as much as Luke, but I'm going to try.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Sea of Clothes
Luke has SO MANY ARTICLES OF CLOTHING.
I mean seriously. If I had this kid's wardrobe I wouldn't need anything for a long long time. I've actually started to weed through everything and sort out what he can't wear anymore.
Upon looking at the bag filled with clothing Luke could no longer wear due to his growing and I started crying. Jason found me blubbering and made a wonderful suggestion- instead of donating the clothes and having some be rejected due to staining and such, I should cut up the clothes and make a quilt. Not a little quilt for Luke, but a quilt for myself.
I started cutting up the onesies and now have a sweet little pile of swatches ready to be turned into a patchwork quilt. Of course I don't have enough pieces yet, but I will as time progresses and he outgrows things. If I have any more babies, I think I'll be doing the same thing. I'd be able to have those memories with me all the time.
Getting blubbery again.
I mean seriously. If I had this kid's wardrobe I wouldn't need anything for a long long time. I've actually started to weed through everything and sort out what he can't wear anymore.
Upon looking at the bag filled with clothing Luke could no longer wear due to his growing and I started crying. Jason found me blubbering and made a wonderful suggestion- instead of donating the clothes and having some be rejected due to staining and such, I should cut up the clothes and make a quilt. Not a little quilt for Luke, but a quilt for myself.
I started cutting up the onesies and now have a sweet little pile of swatches ready to be turned into a patchwork quilt. Of course I don't have enough pieces yet, but I will as time progresses and he outgrows things. If I have any more babies, I think I'll be doing the same thing. I'd be able to have those memories with me all the time.
Getting blubbery again.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Cutest. Kid. Ever.
Today I was searching for an outfit to put my adorable son in and I came across an outfit that was given to us at the baby shower. The outfit had some comfy fleece brown pants, a soft brown and white striped onesie, and a green fleece zippered vest that had a little explorer badge on it.
It's size 6 months.
WHY DIDN'T I HAVE MY SON WEAR THIS OUTFIT MORE OFTEN?? It's one of the cutest things I've ever seen and he looks awesome in it!! Ugh. When he grows out of it in a month I'll have to frame it or something.
It's size 6 months.
WHY DIDN'T I HAVE MY SON WEAR THIS OUTFIT MORE OFTEN?? It's one of the cutest things I've ever seen and he looks awesome in it!! Ugh. When he grows out of it in a month I'll have to frame it or something.
Monday, October 17, 2011
No Good Very Bad Day
Yesterday was rough.
Luke woke up not feeling well. He started coughing, throwing up his food, and sneezing green stuff. Hubby took Luke so I could sleep in a bit, but I still woke up feeling like my head was stuffed with cotton. I was dizzy, feeling odd, and then I walked across the room.
My knee buckled underneath me.
Luckily I was not holding Luke at the time, but I went down like a sack of potatoes. My head was feeling so detached that it didn't hurt all that much, but I got the full effect later. It still hurts today.
Needless to say, we didn't go to church and we had a "family rest" day. This is the third week we've missed church and I'm getting messages asking what's up from other members. I just hope this doesn't persist.
Luke woke up not feeling well. He started coughing, throwing up his food, and sneezing green stuff. Hubby took Luke so I could sleep in a bit, but I still woke up feeling like my head was stuffed with cotton. I was dizzy, feeling odd, and then I walked across the room.
My knee buckled underneath me.
Luckily I was not holding Luke at the time, but I went down like a sack of potatoes. My head was feeling so detached that it didn't hurt all that much, but I got the full effect later. It still hurts today.
Needless to say, we didn't go to church and we had a "family rest" day. This is the third week we've missed church and I'm getting messages asking what's up from other members. I just hope this doesn't persist.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Squirmy Wormy
I swear, sometimes this kid just won't sleep.
Yesterday, Luke got a few naps, but didn't sleep very long in either. When we finally settled in the hang out at night, he fell asleep for an hour, maybe a little longer. When he woke up, the fun began.
He just turned into this rocking, peek-a-boo playing, head butting, smiling, talkative ball of energy. I bounced him, I danced him, I played "So Big" with him. I did everything I could to tucker him out. Every time he'd fall asleep and I'd let him settle onto the bed, he'd be fine. Once I tried to move him to the crib, his eyes would shoot open and boom, I'd have to start all over again.
I finally got him to fall asleep for the night around 1 am. By that time, I was super sleepy so I just let him snuggle with me in the bed for the night. At 6:30, Luke starts flailing in his sleep, waking up, hitting my chest and pinching. He nursed, I got him a bottle, and by this time both hubby and I are awake.
And Luke is still asleep on the bed, snuggling with the cats.
Yesterday, Luke got a few naps, but didn't sleep very long in either. When we finally settled in the hang out at night, he fell asleep for an hour, maybe a little longer. When he woke up, the fun began.
He just turned into this rocking, peek-a-boo playing, head butting, smiling, talkative ball of energy. I bounced him, I danced him, I played "So Big" with him. I did everything I could to tucker him out. Every time he'd fall asleep and I'd let him settle onto the bed, he'd be fine. Once I tried to move him to the crib, his eyes would shoot open and boom, I'd have to start all over again.
I finally got him to fall asleep for the night around 1 am. By that time, I was super sleepy so I just let him snuggle with me in the bed for the night. At 6:30, Luke starts flailing in his sleep, waking up, hitting my chest and pinching. He nursed, I got him a bottle, and by this time both hubby and I are awake.
And Luke is still asleep on the bed, snuggling with the cats.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Happy Mama
My computer problems have been solved! Yay! I'll not go into further detail as it's unimportant how they got fixed, but it's all fixed. :)
Anyways, there's not a ton to report. Luke is regularly grasping fingers to pull himself up to a sitting position, though he doesn't often get all the way up. We're working on it. Luke is doing really well with his walker too- he regularly throws himself backwards across the room. Daddy wants us to work on physical stuff just as much as the mental stuff, so we're catching up.
After doing some reading, a lot of sources say peek-a-boo should be played regularly so we've started playing every day. Luke loves it as long as his face isn't the one being covered. Poor kid gets claustrophobic.
Short post, but we're watching cartoons!
Luke's contribution: gb hjkg
Well said.
Anyways, there's not a ton to report. Luke is regularly grasping fingers to pull himself up to a sitting position, though he doesn't often get all the way up. We're working on it. Luke is doing really well with his walker too- he regularly throws himself backwards across the room. Daddy wants us to work on physical stuff just as much as the mental stuff, so we're catching up.
After doing some reading, a lot of sources say peek-a-boo should be played regularly so we've started playing every day. Luke loves it as long as his face isn't the one being covered. Poor kid gets claustrophobic.
Short post, but we're watching cartoons!
Luke's contribution: gb hjkg
Well said.
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