Saturday, May 20, 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006
Hush a bye...
I recognized Kyle's cry today. Not in the "I can pick my child's cry out of a crowd" way, but in the "Oh, I cry like that too" cry. We've been working hard on having him put himself to sleep by laying him down in his crib awake for bedtime and his naps. Well, this afternoon it was all just too much for him. I walked in to his room and immediately knew the cry; it was one I had cried often early on in my pregnancy when I was upset and frustrated. Now, I'm not saying he got it from me or remembered hearing me cry that way when I was pregnant, or even that him crying the same way I do means he's feeling the same things I feel when I cry that way.
But anyways, it's not a very wet cry, not many tears or snot, but it's a cry of frustration. I rocked him to sleep and he went down in minutes. Poor guy. He just couldn't calm himself down this afternoon to get himself to sleep. Ah well.
Last night was long and his teeth seem to be working themselves out again. Kevin and I are always fairly cautious about immediately giving him pain medicine when we suspect it's his teeth. We try to rule out all other possibilities; regretfully, that left us giving him infant motrin at 5 a.m. and getting a good 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Here's to some new teeth in the very near future (cross your fingers).
But anyways, it's not a very wet cry, not many tears or snot, but it's a cry of frustration. I rocked him to sleep and he went down in minutes. Poor guy. He just couldn't calm himself down this afternoon to get himself to sleep. Ah well.
Last night was long and his teeth seem to be working themselves out again. Kevin and I are always fairly cautious about immediately giving him pain medicine when we suspect it's his teeth. We try to rule out all other possibilities; regretfully, that left us giving him infant motrin at 5 a.m. and getting a good 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Here's to some new teeth in the very near future (cross your fingers).
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
I wish I could remember it all...
Would you believe Kyle has been his angelic little self since daddy came home from his trip? Yep, no whining or crankiness in site. I talked with one of Kevin's colleagues, who has a 2 year old daughter, and she said that her husband had some of the same problems with her that I was experiencing with Kyle while she was at the conference. Who knew kids would react so strongly when one of the parents was away?
Mother's day was nice; I woke up to a gift bag with a card "signed" by Kyle and Kevin. Kyle gave me the book he had picked out and I received some much appreciated "mom's night off" coupons from Kevin. Additionally, Kyle gave me the gift of sleep mother's day eve, by sleeping 10 hours without waking up. I did still feed him twice, however, it was more out of necessity for my comfort than his.
Kyle seems to be doing something new everyday. He now does this petting motion with his hand when he wants to pet the cat, eagerly knocks down toy castles that Kevin builds him, and plays hide and seek with us every night.
Lately, I've been using the sling to take him to and from the car, while leaving the car seat in the car. It's so much easier with him getting heavier and the car seat being so bulky.
And in other news, Kevin fixed our washer and we found the digital camera, so here's to new pictures of Kyle!
Mother's day was nice; I woke up to a gift bag with a card "signed" by Kyle and Kevin. Kyle gave me the book he had picked out and I received some much appreciated "mom's night off" coupons from Kevin. Additionally, Kyle gave me the gift of sleep mother's day eve, by sleeping 10 hours without waking up. I did still feed him twice, however, it was more out of necessity for my comfort than his.
Kyle seems to be doing something new everyday. He now does this petting motion with his hand when he wants to pet the cat, eagerly knocks down toy castles that Kevin builds him, and plays hide and seek with us every night.
Lately, I've been using the sling to take him to and from the car, while leaving the car seat in the car. It's so much easier with him getting heavier and the car seat being so bulky.
And in other news, Kevin fixed our washer and we found the digital camera, so here's to new pictures of Kyle!
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Traveling
So, Kyle seemed to be doing better yesterday and I decided to forego the nightly dose of ibuprofen. Let's just say we were both up every 90 minutes or so until 3:30 when I gave him some medicine. He then woke up at 5:30 to start his day!
We traveled back to Phoenix yesterday; I was going to wait until today (Thursday), but I was so exhausted! My mom had offered to not only help out with Kyle, but celebrate Mexico's Mother's Day (Wednesday) with me too. We had a whirlwind dinner at Macayo's by the Desert Sky Mall, where you could here the little Hispanic children saying something to the effect of: "No wonder he's watching us, we don't look anything like him!" in response to Kyle , the only blond haired, blue eyed person in the whole place, being entertained by the table of 10 next to us!
And currently, we just got back from walking the dog. Kyle would grab her leash from his stroller and "walk" her too; until he fell asleep of course. He's now napping until we head off to the library for storytime!
That's about it...Kevin comes home tonight and I can't wait!
We traveled back to Phoenix yesterday; I was going to wait until today (Thursday), but I was so exhausted! My mom had offered to not only help out with Kyle, but celebrate Mexico's Mother's Day (Wednesday) with me too. We had a whirlwind dinner at Macayo's by the Desert Sky Mall, where you could here the little Hispanic children saying something to the effect of: "No wonder he's watching us, we don't look anything like him!" in response to Kyle , the only blond haired, blue eyed person in the whole place, being entertained by the table of 10 next to us!
And currently, we just got back from walking the dog. Kyle would grab her leash from his stroller and "walk" her too; until he fell asleep of course. He's now napping until we head off to the library for storytime!
That's about it...Kevin comes home tonight and I can't wait!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Mystery solved
Kyle: "Mom, I'm not a baby anymore. I'm almost 9 months old y'know."
Mom: "Yes son, I know."
Kyle: "I'd like to sit up to the table to eat now, in my booster seat. I'm too old to use the high chair tray anymore."
And so, Kyle now uses his high chair in booster seat mode and sits up to the table with the rest of us to eat. He polished off almost a whole jar of chicken and apples tonight; back to his usual solid food appetite. Whew!
Mom: "Yes son, I know."
Kyle: "I'd like to sit up to the table to eat now, in my booster seat. I'm too old to use the high chair tray anymore."
And so, Kyle now uses his high chair in booster seat mode and sits up to the table with the rest of us to eat. He polished off almost a whole jar of chicken and apples tonight; back to his usual solid food appetite. Whew!
MIA and out of order
Have you seen our black Bible with our names inscribed on it or our digital camera...they both seem to have disappeared...
Also, our washer started hula-ing across the porch last week and we have come to the conclusion it's time to send it on to laundry heaven. Anybody getting rid of a washer with a few good washes still left in it, let me know!
Kyle and I are off to the mall for some diversion. I think he's better today, but still not himself.
Also, our washer started hula-ing across the porch last week and we have come to the conclusion it's time to send it on to laundry heaven. Anybody getting rid of a washer with a few good washes still left in it, let me know!
Kyle and I are off to the mall for some diversion. I think he's better today, but still not himself.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Boohoo...
Kyle kind of slept last night, but I didn't. This morning I felt like the worst mom on earth because I could hardly function and Kyle was super cranky, as he has been for the past couple days. I'm not quite sure how moms who have colicky babies do it; I just want to sit down and cry with him by the time evening comes along.
Right now I'm feeling like the most mediocre mom in the world. Kyle is watching his baby video as part of his bedtime routine, and normally, I would be watching it with him. However, tonight I am guiltily over here typing, updating my blog, checking email, etc... It's not that I won't be able to do this stuff after he goes to bed, I just needed a baby break. He's also too close to the TV, which I know would drive Kevin crazy, but I just don't have it in me to fight that battle tonight.
On an odd note, Kyle hasn't really been eating today. A very small bit of cereal this morning, no lunch, and no dinner (except for nursing). He has been drinking an inordinate amount of water. If his habits continue through tomorrow, I'm going to give the nurse a call.
I'm pretty sure that's it...
Right now I'm feeling like the most mediocre mom in the world. Kyle is watching his baby video as part of his bedtime routine, and normally, I would be watching it with him. However, tonight I am guiltily over here typing, updating my blog, checking email, etc... It's not that I won't be able to do this stuff after he goes to bed, I just needed a baby break. He's also too close to the TV, which I know would drive Kevin crazy, but I just don't have it in me to fight that battle tonight.
On an odd note, Kyle hasn't really been eating today. A very small bit of cereal this morning, no lunch, and no dinner (except for nursing). He has been drinking an inordinate amount of water. If his habits continue through tomorrow, I'm going to give the nurse a call.
I'm pretty sure that's it...
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Where's dada?
Kevin's gone. He flew out Friday night and I got to go to the Brad Paisley/Sara Evans/Josh Turner concert. Our friend Jordan plays the fiddle and mandolin for Josh Turner. It was so amazing to see him on stage playing for such a large crowd. I took about a gazillion pictures; it felt like I was watching my own kid up there! So, Jordan is the younger brother of one of Kevin's old college roommates, Jon, just to put that in to perspective. He would go to the movies with Kevin and me, hang out with us a lot before and after we got married, when we were still living in Flagstaff. He's only 19 and I am so proud of him!
The night I went to the concert, Kyle was watched by my mom. It was the longest I had ever been away from him and, despite missing him, I was just a little giddy with the freedom of it all. Instead of pumping, I left some lactose free formula in case he wanted "milk" while I was gone. I guess he took two bottles, about 3 ounces each time. I was very pleased with the whole experience, considering it a successful night out!
However, the next night would prove much more trying. Kyle just couldn't sleep; he wanted to sleep, but he couldn't stay asleep. The teething tablets would work for 30 minutes or so: I'd give him two tablets while he was sitting up in his crib and he'd literally fall over on his stomach fast asleep as soon as they dissolved. It was amazing. At 3:30 a.m., my mom ran to Wal-mart for some infant ibuprofen. It helped his discomfort, but he never went back to sleep, at least not until 8 a.m. or so. Even then, he only slept for an hour. It's been a really rough last 24 hours. Thankfully, he is asleep right now, went to bed at 9:00 p.m. and I'm hoping this night will be more "normal" than the last one.
We are back in Tucson for the rest of the week. Kyle seems more comfortable at home, as am I when taking care of him full time. Kevin flies back in to Phoenix on Thursday night, we'll see his family on Saturday here in Tucson, and then Mother's Day! It's been really weird realizing that I officially get to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Ah well.
The night I went to the concert, Kyle was watched by my mom. It was the longest I had ever been away from him and, despite missing him, I was just a little giddy with the freedom of it all. Instead of pumping, I left some lactose free formula in case he wanted "milk" while I was gone. I guess he took two bottles, about 3 ounces each time. I was very pleased with the whole experience, considering it a successful night out!
However, the next night would prove much more trying. Kyle just couldn't sleep; he wanted to sleep, but he couldn't stay asleep. The teething tablets would work for 30 minutes or so: I'd give him two tablets while he was sitting up in his crib and he'd literally fall over on his stomach fast asleep as soon as they dissolved. It was amazing. At 3:30 a.m., my mom ran to Wal-mart for some infant ibuprofen. It helped his discomfort, but he never went back to sleep, at least not until 8 a.m. or so. Even then, he only slept for an hour. It's been a really rough last 24 hours. Thankfully, he is asleep right now, went to bed at 9:00 p.m. and I'm hoping this night will be more "normal" than the last one.
We are back in Tucson for the rest of the week. Kyle seems more comfortable at home, as am I when taking care of him full time. Kevin flies back in to Phoenix on Thursday night, we'll see his family on Saturday here in Tucson, and then Mother's Day! It's been really weird realizing that I officially get to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Ah well.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Has it really been that long?
So wow...I've really been lazy about this whole baby update thing the last couple weeks. Easter was good. We did Kyle's baby dedication ceremony and got to see all of our immediate family. He did receive an Easter basket with some toys and thought that was pretty neat.
Since then he's been having some trouble sleeping and just recently he's been drooling a lot again and his nose is running. Kevin figured out that he's most likely working on some additional teeth. Also, the big news around here is that junior can now move! Yep, the little guy's crawling. He's gotten a lot faster in the last week or so. Despite everyone's warnings about "wait till he can move", it's been quite the blessing to have him follow me around while I do things around the house. Otherwise, I used to lug him around in the sling to get my chores done, teeth brushed, or breakfast eaten. Also, Zoe is no longer as safe as she used to be. Kyle will crawl right over to her if he wants to see her; sometimes she hangs out to let him pet her and sometimes she takes off, but either way Kyle likes that he can get to her now on his own.
Tonight we celebrate Ellie's birthday (which is actually tomorrow). I can hardly believe she's a year old. I remember the phone call from Kirsten, telling me Ellie had been born, like it was yesterday. This can only mean one thing: Kyle's birthday will be here before we know it.
I can't even tell you how bummed I am that Kirsten, Jason, and Ellie are moving. They'll be packed up and gone as of May 15th. In June they're traveling to Egypt to live for the summer and then they'll be moving to Wisconsin in the fall for Jason to start his Ph.D..
However, as disappointed as I am to see them go, I know Kirsten is probably going to have the rough end of this deal. I still have all of our friends and family here nearby, where she'll be starting all of her relationships from scratch; that can be a hard thing to do when you're a stay at home mom. We're going to do our best to stay in touch, but both admit we're not very good at maintaining friendships across miles. Thankfully, Jason and Kirsten's family live here in AZ, so there is a good chance we'll be able to see them at least once a year.
Enough of that topic! In other news, we have new neighbors; a young couple from Brazil with a 9 month old little girl. Kyle and I stopped over a couple times last week and I'm going to invite them over this afternoon to play. The husband is in school and his wife just applied to start her masters in special education.
Kevin leaves on Friday for a week long conference in Seattle. I've yet to decide whether I'll hang out in Phoenix for the week he's gone or come back to Tucson. It's a little scary thinking of being Kyle's true full time caregiver with no relief for a week. There's also the issue of leaving Zoe for a week if we stay in Phoenix the whole time, so we'll see how it works out. I can't remember the last time Kevin and I were apart for a week...it may very well have been before we were married. I'm really going to miss him.
That's all I can write for now. Here's to a more timely update later this week!
Since then he's been having some trouble sleeping and just recently he's been drooling a lot again and his nose is running. Kevin figured out that he's most likely working on some additional teeth. Also, the big news around here is that junior can now move! Yep, the little guy's crawling. He's gotten a lot faster in the last week or so. Despite everyone's warnings about "wait till he can move", it's been quite the blessing to have him follow me around while I do things around the house. Otherwise, I used to lug him around in the sling to get my chores done, teeth brushed, or breakfast eaten. Also, Zoe is no longer as safe as she used to be. Kyle will crawl right over to her if he wants to see her; sometimes she hangs out to let him pet her and sometimes she takes off, but either way Kyle likes that he can get to her now on his own.
Tonight we celebrate Ellie's birthday (which is actually tomorrow). I can hardly believe she's a year old. I remember the phone call from Kirsten, telling me Ellie had been born, like it was yesterday. This can only mean one thing: Kyle's birthday will be here before we know it.
I can't even tell you how bummed I am that Kirsten, Jason, and Ellie are moving. They'll be packed up and gone as of May 15th. In June they're traveling to Egypt to live for the summer and then they'll be moving to Wisconsin in the fall for Jason to start his Ph.D..
However, as disappointed as I am to see them go, I know Kirsten is probably going to have the rough end of this deal. I still have all of our friends and family here nearby, where she'll be starting all of her relationships from scratch; that can be a hard thing to do when you're a stay at home mom. We're going to do our best to stay in touch, but both admit we're not very good at maintaining friendships across miles. Thankfully, Jason and Kirsten's family live here in AZ, so there is a good chance we'll be able to see them at least once a year.
Enough of that topic! In other news, we have new neighbors; a young couple from Brazil with a 9 month old little girl. Kyle and I stopped over a couple times last week and I'm going to invite them over this afternoon to play. The husband is in school and his wife just applied to start her masters in special education.
Kevin leaves on Friday for a week long conference in Seattle. I've yet to decide whether I'll hang out in Phoenix for the week he's gone or come back to Tucson. It's a little scary thinking of being Kyle's true full time caregiver with no relief for a week. There's also the issue of leaving Zoe for a week if we stay in Phoenix the whole time, so we'll see how it works out. I can't remember the last time Kevin and I were apart for a week...it may very well have been before we were married. I'm really going to miss him.
That's all I can write for now. Here's to a more timely update later this week!
Friday, April 14, 2006
Summer already?!?!
Kirsten and Ellie invited us over for a swim yesterday. The water was icy cold, but the kids didn't seem to mind.
Welcome...
...to the world of baby shoes:
Robeez
Buskins
Pedipeds
And the good old standby, Striderite.
I am truly amazed at how pricey these shoes are. Occasionally, I see knock offs at babies r us, but my search for a pair of flexible sandals has been in vain. Kyle's feet are practically black by the end of the day from walking barefoot, but his little leather close toed shoes just aren't cutting it anymore. I think his ankles are so chubby that the shoes are digging in to his skin because of the ridges that are left behind when I take them off.
Ah well.
Happy Easter!
Robeez
Buskins
Pedipeds
And the good old standby, Striderite.
I am truly amazed at how pricey these shoes are. Occasionally, I see knock offs at babies r us, but my search for a pair of flexible sandals has been in vain. Kyle's feet are practically black by the end of the day from walking barefoot, but his little leather close toed shoes just aren't cutting it anymore. I think his ankles are so chubby that the shoes are digging in to his skin because of the ridges that are left behind when I take them off.
Ah well.
Happy Easter!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
A few tidbits...
Kyle was a whopping 20 lbs 6 oz and 28 1/2 inches long at WIC yesterday (with his clothes and diaper on). So I figure he's a good 20 lbs minus the extra stuff. Also, he's been doing this funny noise lately that sounds like "oyoyoyoyoy".
Regretfully, junior is having trouble sleeping because of all the new stuff he's learning. We have just recently found him sitting up in his crib and *gasp* standing up in his playpen after we put him down for a nap. Look for a picture on Kevin's website in the near future.
Regretfully, junior is having trouble sleeping because of all the new stuff he's learning. We have just recently found him sitting up in his crib and *gasp* standing up in his playpen after we put him down for a nap. Look for a picture on Kevin's website in the near future.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Tastes like chicken...
Kyle is so pleased with himself. Today he was playing on his little tikes table and turned around to play on his leap frog table; while standing! Also, he falls down now and doesn't cry! He just smiles and smiles as long as he's standing up and walking around. One more thing, he now enjoys "tummy time" or playing while laying on his tummy. We're hoping this will encourage crawling in the near future. Lately he wants to be able to follow us wherever we go if we need to leave the room for a moment. I'm hoping this frustration will ease a little once he can move himself around!
Tonight for dinner, he ate sweet potatoes with chicken, the strained baby food version. It was so funny because we think he kept eating just because he liked the taste, not because he was still hungry! This was his first introduction to meats.
Kyle also got to see his first real fire engine up close and personal tonight. We went out to eat and the firemen stopped by to open up the truck for all the kids dining at the pizza place. I wish we'd had the camera!
Kyle continues to add new signs to his repertoire: he now does the signs for more, cat, ball, and bed. And lastly, afternoon diaper changes have become quite the adventure. Kyle will scream and twist and turn to not have that diaper changed, but Kevin discovered that he loves to be rolled over while he's turning. This past weekend Kevin was doing the afternoon diaper change and I heard laughing from the bedroom; went to check it out and Kevin was rolling Kyle over again and again on the bed amidst screams of glee. The diaper even got changed!
We'll be in Phoenix this weekend for the Easter holiday! I'll update after we get back!
Tonight for dinner, he ate sweet potatoes with chicken, the strained baby food version. It was so funny because we think he kept eating just because he liked the taste, not because he was still hungry! This was his first introduction to meats.
Kyle also got to see his first real fire engine up close and personal tonight. We went out to eat and the firemen stopped by to open up the truck for all the kids dining at the pizza place. I wish we'd had the camera!
Kyle continues to add new signs to his repertoire: he now does the signs for more, cat, ball, and bed. And lastly, afternoon diaper changes have become quite the adventure. Kyle will scream and twist and turn to not have that diaper changed, but Kevin discovered that he loves to be rolled over while he's turning. This past weekend Kevin was doing the afternoon diaper change and I heard laughing from the bedroom; went to check it out and Kevin was rolling Kyle over again and again on the bed amidst screams of glee. The diaper even got changed!
We'll be in Phoenix this weekend for the Easter holiday! I'll update after we get back!
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Now I lay me down to sleep...
We've been struggling for the past week or so with Kyle's nighttime sleep. At first we assumed his discomfort was due to teething, but that seems to be over (at least for now). He has been wearing some new jammies that aren't 100% cotton, so I'm thinking that might be the problem.
Last night we stripped him down to his diaper and he slept in our bed with us...I think it's the most uninterrupted sleep all three of us have gotten lately. Additionally, he woke up happy! I kept saying last night while he was crying, "This isn't Kyle! I just want my happy baby back!". Today he is doing really well compared to the last few days and we'll be using all cotton pajamas tonight.
Last night we stripped him down to his diaper and he slept in our bed with us...I think it's the most uninterrupted sleep all three of us have gotten lately. Additionally, he woke up happy! I kept saying last night while he was crying, "This isn't Kyle! I just want my happy baby back!". Today he is doing really well compared to the last few days and we'll be using all cotton pajamas tonight.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Walking
So we have a new stroller; I decided to buy it a couple weeks ago after Kyle and I test drove it around babies r us. I'd been looking for a happy medium between the infant car seat stroller and the bare bones umbrella stroller. Basically I wanted something that had cup holders, an underneath basket, reclining seat, and a tray for Kyle to bang his toys on. And of course, it'd be nice if it was light and compact. Well, for about $10 more than what the bare bones umbrella stroller costs, I found this stroller and just love it. However, one feature I had yet to try out was the reclining seat. Every time I'd recline it when Kyle seemed on his way to dream land, he would frantically grab on to the toy tray and sit straight up in alarm that his seat back had just fallen out from behind him.
Today we were on a rather long walk since junior had taken all of a half hour morning nap and entertaining him at the house was just not working. Of course, he started to drift off to sleep since he was still exhausted and I reclined the seat. Panic set in, so I showed him how to lay down in the seat, popped the pacifier in his mouth and he was out in 10 seconds flat; I knew that seat would come in handy someday :o).
Since being pregnant and having a baby I seem to be incredibly absent minded. I'm constantly on a scavenger hunt for my keys and lately I've been neglecting to attach Kyle's pacifiers to him, so they usually get dropped somewhere between here and the Tucson mall on our walks. Well, we hadn't tried a regular orthodontic pacifier with him in quite a while, since the kind he learned to use were the bulb like newborn type. Regretfully, those are also the expensive ones. So, tonight we bought the orthodontic ones at Target; three pacifiers for $2.50. I washed em up, offered one to him and he took it! Thank goodness we now have four pacifiers floating around the house. We had been surviving with just one the last couple days.
On a few more exciting notes, Kyle officially has his "two front teeth". They broke through the gum line last week after a few restless nights and cranky days. Also, he "said" his first baby sign language word: more. Check out Kyle signing in action. His favorite baby talk lately is "da-da" which we like to think means he's referring to Kevin...
Kyle loves his baby classes, as do I! It's nice to talk to a few other adults in the middle of the day! That's about it!
Today we were on a rather long walk since junior had taken all of a half hour morning nap and entertaining him at the house was just not working. Of course, he started to drift off to sleep since he was still exhausted and I reclined the seat. Panic set in, so I showed him how to lay down in the seat, popped the pacifier in his mouth and he was out in 10 seconds flat; I knew that seat would come in handy someday :o).
Since being pregnant and having a baby I seem to be incredibly absent minded. I'm constantly on a scavenger hunt for my keys and lately I've been neglecting to attach Kyle's pacifiers to him, so they usually get dropped somewhere between here and the Tucson mall on our walks. Well, we hadn't tried a regular orthodontic pacifier with him in quite a while, since the kind he learned to use were the bulb like newborn type. Regretfully, those are also the expensive ones. So, tonight we bought the orthodontic ones at Target; three pacifiers for $2.50. I washed em up, offered one to him and he took it! Thank goodness we now have four pacifiers floating around the house. We had been surviving with just one the last couple days.
On a few more exciting notes, Kyle officially has his "two front teeth". They broke through the gum line last week after a few restless nights and cranky days. Also, he "said" his first baby sign language word: more. Check out Kyle signing in action. His favorite baby talk lately is "da-da" which we like to think means he's referring to Kevin...
Kyle loves his baby classes, as do I! It's nice to talk to a few other adults in the middle of the day! That's about it!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
This and that
So, we've been home for a week now and I'm just starting to feel recovered from our road trip to Las Vegas. Kyle and I spent quite a bit of "quality" time together in the hotel room since most of the festivities were at night. He was actually just wonderful during the driving portion of our trip; much better than I anticipated!
This week Kyle has been working hard on learning to crawl and pull himself up on various things ranging from us to the furniture. I washed all of his 12 month clothes and can you believe they actually fit him?!? I'm guessing he must be close to 20 lbs now. Also, he got his 7 month pictures taken on Friday, in U of A gear per dad's request! These pictures are very cute and I can't wait to get them back.
I'm pretty sure he grows another inch every night; I go to get him from his crib in the morning and he just looks bigger! We started three new classes this week: two little movers and shakers classes and a swim class. Well, he seems to have enjoyed all of them, but was definitely the youngest baby at swimming.
And lastly, Kyle's new favorite thing to do is walk around while holding on to our fingers. This is particularly tiring for mom and dad, but he never seems to grow bored with it!
I keep thinking I'm going to miss the stages he's going through every month as they pass, but I enjoy each new month and it's developments more than the last! I guess that's about all...enjoy the new pictures below!
This week Kyle has been working hard on learning to crawl and pull himself up on various things ranging from us to the furniture. I washed all of his 12 month clothes and can you believe they actually fit him?!? I'm guessing he must be close to 20 lbs now. Also, he got his 7 month pictures taken on Friday, in U of A gear per dad's request! These pictures are very cute and I can't wait to get them back.
I'm pretty sure he grows another inch every night; I go to get him from his crib in the morning and he just looks bigger! We started three new classes this week: two little movers and shakers classes and a swim class. Well, he seems to have enjoyed all of them, but was definitely the youngest baby at swimming.
And lastly, Kyle's new favorite thing to do is walk around while holding on to our fingers. This is particularly tiring for mom and dad, but he never seems to grow bored with it!
I keep thinking I'm going to miss the stages he's going through every month as they pass, but I enjoy each new month and it's developments more than the last! I guess that's about all...enjoy the new pictures below!
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