Developmental Milestones:
Has officially discovered his feet...see above! Is fascinated with his little toes..and likes to take his socks off.
Sitting up - since 4.5 months - pretty much can sit by himself- just needs to have a pillow behind him in case he loses his balance and falls backwards. He does pretty well when falling forward or to the sides to catch himself- and slowly makes his way to his belly. This really makes me think he'll be crawling VERY soon. - I guess around 6 months. He is very motivated to move- especially with his big sister. I bet he can't wait to crawl and chase her around the house.
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| First time sitting up on 3/16/13 |
Rolling - he's rolling more from his belly to back - but still wakes himself up at night getting stuck on his belly. He can do it...he just needs more practice and belly time! :)
Eating:
He's still doing well with breastfeeding and growing well. He's eating about every 3-4hrs during the day now. Typically 5x day now - 630, 930, 1230, 330/4; and 7/730. And sometimes in the middle of the night. I'm sure he'll be excited to start on cereal next month and some real food. He's a healthy, growing boy that's for sure!
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| My little chubby babies..."chub chubs" as Addy calls him. and yes...she is slimming down. :) |
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| All he would sleep in for 2 weeks... |
Typically is taking 3 naps per day: 2 long morning naps 1-2hrs and then a long afternoon nap 1-2 hrs and a short one before dinner. He was sleeping through the night (8pm-6am) pretty consistently the first part of the month (March) but the past 2 weeks he's gone back to waking up 1-2 times per night. Frustrating for us because we can't seem to figure out what his deal is. I'm trying not to feed him at night so that he can get back into the routine of sleeping through the night and not expecting to be fed at night. He's been a good sleeper since he was born- but we're ready for him to let us sleep some more at night. Adam and I agree that it's been too long since we've had a good night sleep...I guess it could always be worse.
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| How our mornings usually start now a days...everyone piles in to mommy and daddy's bed. |
Loves bath time - this was the first trial of them together in a bath - and only for a while. The bumbo seat I attempted to use for this just wanted to float... Cute though. :)
Playing:
His Favorite entertainment is Addison - big sissy. He watches her all day long...and just laughs and smiles at her. He thinks she's hysterical; and mesmerizing. Parker's also discovered our big black lab - Kali and looks at her in amazement - I don't think he knows what to think of her yet. Kali loves him just like Addison, and has been sleeping in his room a lot lately.
Reaching, grabbing, raking toys his way all the time...then switching from hand to hand...and then in the mouth for a taste. Likes to hold all different objects and textures, rattles, books, blocks, teethers, stuffed toys, blankets, etc.
Excersaucer "his office" is the big hit most of the time. He just jumps up and down in it and laughs, smiles and turns himself around to all the toys - and the toys that Addison puts in there for him. He can watch us and play himself - it's a win-win for everyone.
Reading books- Addison loves to read books to Parker still...and will continue on for a long time i'm sure. He enjoys looking, touching the pages and seems to really be interested in what we are telling him.
Peek-a-boo: loves playing this game and laughs so hard!
Pat - a - Cake: loves playing this game too, and Addy likes to practice her letters for all the "mark it with a "P", "A", etc" for the whole family.
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| Little man and I on St. Patty's Day |
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| Parker's First Easter...in his very own Easter basket. :) March 31st, 2013. More to come. :) |
