Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Pictures I promised
I am trying to catch up. Here are pictures that have been promised for some time. And I am refering back to Christmas time too. I almost do not remember how to do this...
4 Month Check Up
We have reached the 4 month mark with Ryan.
He is so big. I can not believe it. Actually he is so very long. His check up came with glowing reviews. The boy is growing like a weed and healthy as a horse!
He is 26 1/4" long, 14 lb 8 oz. He even wears 6 month old clothes. We can not keep him in clothes either. The boy rolls over one way, talks non-stop, eats, plays, and loves life. He is a very happy baby.
He is so big. I can not believe it. Actually he is so very long. His check up came with glowing reviews. The boy is growing like a weed and healthy as a horse!
He is 26 1/4" long, 14 lb 8 oz. He even wears 6 month old clothes. We can not keep him in clothes either. The boy rolls over one way, talks non-stop, eats, plays, and loves life. He is a very happy baby.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
It has been almost one month since I have posted last. I am not even sure where my mind was on January 16th, 2009.
Life is going wonderfully. Ryan is getting so big. He smiles now, he makes noises that make me think of what a peterdactyll would sound like, he grabs objects, places whatever he can in his mouth, and so much more.
Valentine's Day became a weekend event. Justin and I decided to have our first family dinner out at a restaurant on Friday night. Friday was chosen to avoid the true Valentine's Day crowds and waits. We did not know how the excursion would go. Friday arrived, the restaurant, time, and even outfits were chosen. I was on pins and needles because Ryan did not nap well that day. He could turn at any moment. We arrived at our destination, they had a table for us in the back room (I was wondering if this was on purpose) with a high chair. Our waiter recited the menu specials to Ryan's joy. (He was entranced and completely entertained) I hope that the waiter was not bother by our laughter, we were not laughing at him. It was a sight to see the baby taking in every word about the specials on the menu. You understand, a parents delight at something, anything that tickles their fancy regarding their child. The service was fast, which was in our favor and those sitting around us. We had dinner, a glass of wine, an appetizer, salad, of course not quite in that order, and we were out the door. Whoosh. We were that fast. About 36 minutes. Talk about turning a table. No harm, no foul, smooth sailing.
Now on real Valentine's Day we headed for my parents' house. Dinner there out did any meal that could ever be prepared by any restaurant. Surf and turf. Ryan in a swing chair by the table, joining us and playing with some of his toys. It was a good weekend of meals for all.
Life is going wonderfully. Ryan is getting so big. He smiles now, he makes noises that make me think of what a peterdactyll would sound like, he grabs objects, places whatever he can in his mouth, and so much more.
Valentine's Day became a weekend event. Justin and I decided to have our first family dinner out at a restaurant on Friday night. Friday was chosen to avoid the true Valentine's Day crowds and waits. We did not know how the excursion would go. Friday arrived, the restaurant, time, and even outfits were chosen. I was on pins and needles because Ryan did not nap well that day. He could turn at any moment. We arrived at our destination, they had a table for us in the back room (I was wondering if this was on purpose) with a high chair. Our waiter recited the menu specials to Ryan's joy. (He was entranced and completely entertained) I hope that the waiter was not bother by our laughter, we were not laughing at him. It was a sight to see the baby taking in every word about the specials on the menu. You understand, a parents delight at something, anything that tickles their fancy regarding their child. The service was fast, which was in our favor and those sitting around us. We had dinner, a glass of wine, an appetizer, salad, of course not quite in that order, and we were out the door. Whoosh. We were that fast. About 36 minutes. Talk about turning a table. No harm, no foul, smooth sailing.
Now on real Valentine's Day we headed for my parents' house. Dinner there out did any meal that could ever be prepared by any restaurant. Surf and turf. Ryan in a swing chair by the table, joining us and playing with some of his toys. It was a good weekend of meals for all.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Cold weather
We have been trapped in the house this week with sub zero temperatures. Today I broke us out of confinement and braved the negative temperatures to trade in shoes for Ryan and get us some food. Ryan was a hit at the grocery store and he seemed to not mind the shopping experience.
With the weather so cold, tummy time is out of the picture. Our floor can be drafty and not a place for a baby. Even the dogs take to the higher ground of beds, couches and chairs. Ryan does have good control of his head but more tummy time is in his future. Today he was very interested in doing pull ups. He sits on my stomach with his back resting on my knees(he is in the sitting position) and uses my fingers to pull himself up and away from my knees. He wanted to be sitting by himself or unsupported. It is a common occurance. He likes to look around.
I can not wait until spring. The chance to be outside, not have to worry about being bundled up all the time, did I say the chance to be outside? I can not wait to be walking around the neighborhood, using the park down the block, and getting some good vitamin D.
With the weather so cold, tummy time is out of the picture. Our floor can be drafty and not a place for a baby. Even the dogs take to the higher ground of beds, couches and chairs. Ryan does have good control of his head but more tummy time is in his future. Today he was very interested in doing pull ups. He sits on my stomach with his back resting on my knees(he is in the sitting position) and uses my fingers to pull himself up and away from my knees. He wanted to be sitting by himself or unsupported. It is a common occurance. He likes to look around.
I can not wait until spring. The chance to be outside, not have to worry about being bundled up all the time, did I say the chance to be outside? I can not wait to be walking around the neighborhood, using the park down the block, and getting some good vitamin D.
Some Sleep
I have not blogged in some time. I could not tell you where the days have gone. They just seem to go. Ryan is growing like a weed. He is so long, some outfits that he wears are 6 month old clothes! And the feet, I am still hung up on the size of his feet. Uncle Eric gave him shoes for Christmas and I had to exchange them for size three, just for a little growing room.
At three months Ryan is not sleeping through the night nor is he sleeping by himself. We are making progress in both columns. He slept this past week in his crib for 30 minutes. He did wake up mad. At night he is sleeping longer periods of time. It all depends on the activity during the day and each day is different.
Ryan has found his hands and he seems to enjoy putting his right hand in his mouth and some days that is not enough, he needs to try and fit both in there.
He is a joy and not so much of a trial. His days are full of smiles and wonder. He looks around and takes so much in. It seems that as long as I am around a new environment is a place to take in. And as long as he can eat when he wants to, its a party!
New environments include a mom's group that we attend. There we socialize with other new moms and their babies. The kids are from the ages of a couple of months to the stage of crawling. Once a child can crawl they are asked to no longer attend the group. So far we are enjoying this experience and the chance to socialize. Ryan had his eye on the little red-haired girl the last time we attended.
Other events in our life include strollerobics. It is more for me than him, but he gets to come along. This is fairly new and we are working out the kinks, such as I need a very supportive bra and the realization that working out is hard even if it is low impact. Ah the journey back to being fit and hopefully my old clothes. I am eternally hopeful.
At three months Ryan is not sleeping through the night nor is he sleeping by himself. We are making progress in both columns. He slept this past week in his crib for 30 minutes. He did wake up mad. At night he is sleeping longer periods of time. It all depends on the activity during the day and each day is different.
Ryan has found his hands and he seems to enjoy putting his right hand in his mouth and some days that is not enough, he needs to try and fit both in there.
He is a joy and not so much of a trial. His days are full of smiles and wonder. He looks around and takes so much in. It seems that as long as I am around a new environment is a place to take in. And as long as he can eat when he wants to, its a party!
New environments include a mom's group that we attend. There we socialize with other new moms and their babies. The kids are from the ages of a couple of months to the stage of crawling. Once a child can crawl they are asked to no longer attend the group. So far we are enjoying this experience and the chance to socialize. Ryan had his eye on the little red-haired girl the last time we attended.
Other events in our life include strollerobics. It is more for me than him, but he gets to come along. This is fairly new and we are working out the kinks, such as I need a very supportive bra and the realization that working out is hard even if it is low impact. Ah the journey back to being fit and hopefully my old clothes. I am eternally hopeful.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Tiny Miracles
I am experiencing a tiny miracle. They have been popping up all over the place today. After having a fussy night last night and a rough morning, Ryan decided to nap in his car seat before we even made it to the car this morning. He continued to sleep at the meeting I attended. (he did wake up eventually, which is fine and good). But back to sleep he went, in the car seat, at the meeting after he ate! Amazing. After spending the day out, we arrived home and he ate and was sleeping in my arms as ususal. I got up to go and feed the dogs, Ryan woke, and I placed him in his bouncy seat, then continued to feed the dogs, when I went back to check on him (silence can be scary) he was fast asleep in his chair. This is going on right now. I am amazed and hoping by all hope that we have turned a corner and he may start to sleep by himself. I am also hoping that I do not jinx myself.
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