A lot has happened since the last time I sat down to write
about Little Boy. We had a little
play date with his cousin who is two months older than him. It was fun to see the boys look at each
other and “play” with each other.
On that day we also made a surprise pit stop to Mem’s work so she could
show him off to the ladies in her office.
I’m pretty sure she was in heaven.
Maddex also got to meet his new baby cousin Alex. Its funny, but he had no interest in
the newborn. It’s like he would
rather see and swat at babies and kids that are actually moving. Those two will have plenty of time to
hit each other! I also had my
first ladies night out with Lauren and Kiel stayed home with Maddex all
alone! It was kind of a big deal
since it was the longest he had ever been alone with him AND he had to put him
to bed on his own.
A big thing happened on the day after the Maddex and Daddy
night. He cut his first
tooth! He was exactly four months
and fifteen days old and I totally knew it was coming. Well, I guess I had mentioned it was
coming since he was about 8 weeks old and he really started drooling up a
storm. But really, about 2-3 days before the tooth popped through I said to
Kiel, “His gums feel different.
Like thin or something.”
The next day he felt them and said he noticed a difference too. And wouldn’t you know on November 16,
2012 he got his first tooth-the bottom front tooth on his left. Oh My Goodness he was so fussy that
day. I tried everything to sooth
him and the top two things were teething tabs dissolved right on his gums and
frozen binkies-ideas courtesy of my facebook friends! The next day the tooth right beside that popped through as
well. We had to deal
with two days of MAJOR fussiness, but after that he has been awesome (except
for not really sleeping more than 2 hours at a time at night). I have been saying “We went from major
colic to teeth and now we finally have a happy baby!”
It is nice to finally experience the really good stuff. The belly laughs, the curious faces,
the excited baby, the lovey dovey cuddly baby. Needless to say I have really been enjoying the past few
weeks.
We also had Maddex’s first Thanksgiving. He was awesome that whole day. He
tolerated being passed from person to person so well. He only cried a few times and those times were very
short. I love being able to bring
him places and not having to stress about whether or not he will have a total
meltdown.
We have been doing lots of going out to restaurants and
shopping and he has been a dream!
One day we shopped and walked around town for almost 3 hours- all
without a peep! He just loves
being outside or in new places. He
is so curious he just looks around and gives the occasional smile to a
stranger. He is just too stinking
awesome! I can’t tell you how many
times I have told him he is such a
good baby these last few weeks!
Today we went to visit his daycare for the final time before
he is on his own. All I can say
is: I totally needed today’s experience.
He was awesome. He was curious
to see the kids. He played
independently. He watched the
other kids playing. He was great
when Kim picked him up. Kim’s
mother also said “Wow! What a good
natured little boy!” Ha! I had never heard that one before! I guess that’s because most people have
heard him scream for most of our visits to places in the past. It feels so good to know he will be
fine without me. I cannot wait to see all that he learns
from Kim and the kids and the little boy he is going to become by going to such
a great daycare. We are so very
lucky to have found such a great place to bring our child in our very own
neighborhood!
- The Weekly List -
20-21 Weeks Old
Total weight gain/loss:
Mom: I’m holding strong at just 20 pounds under my pre pregnancy
weight. I am completely happy
staying here!
Maddex: He is about 18 pounds and eating like a little piggy! The past two days he has been
preferring solid food and nursing to the bottle. I wonder what will happen when he starts daycare.
Sleep: Sleep is still not where I would like it to be. For two nights after his teeth he slept
for 7.5 then 6.5 hours then we were back to waking every 2-3 hours and some
nights even more often than that.
Let’s just say he is sooooo not like me when it comes to sleeping!
Best moment this week: Just being with my happy baby. I love the way he looks at me! Loving every last second with him!
Miss Anything? I am dealing fine with no sleep. I can say that now, at 5:30 when he decides to wake up for
good after being up ever hour from 11-5, I may have other words in mind…
Looking forward to: Our first Mommy and Me swim class this Saturday. It should be interesting getting ready
in the locker room with him!
Getting our family Christmas tree on Sunday. Picking out and cutting down the tree has been a very
important family tradition and I am so happy to continue it now with
Maddex. Bringing Maddex to meet
Santa for the first time!
Likes:
Mom:
-Everything about this child.
-Spending all day everyday with him.
It doesn't get old!
-Going places with the boy and he
totally just chills and watches everything
-Smiles from my boy
-His laugh
-When he seeks me out, finds me, and
kicks and wiggles cuz he is so happy to see me!
(All the same!) (I still can't change
these!)
-He is now showing preference to the
breast instead of the bottle. I love it, but I can't figure this kid out!
-That he knows when it is time to
sleep and he cuddles right in and passes right out.
-That he doesn’t scream in the car
anymore. He just chills, hums/sings,
or sleeps. It’s great after all we
have been through in the car!
-That I have had so much quality time
with him!
Maddex:
-Spending time outside
-People watching
-Looking at himself in the mirror
-Watching Mommy's hair shake
-Watching Mommy when she sticks out
her tongue (he is copying me again now too)
-Blowing raspberries
-Diaper changes
-A & D ointment
-Kicking in the bath tub
-Chewing on my fingers
-Sleeping on Mommy's chest
-When Mommy does my belly exercises.
-Being Super Baby!
-Putting everything in my mouth
-Playing with toys
-My monkey toy
-Hanging out and eating dinner with
Mommy and Daddy
-My new crinkly star blanket from Joe
and Linda
-Shopping with Mommy
-Pears!!
-Yaz and Pesky
- Other little kids
Dislikes:
Mom:
-Can’t think of any. Maybe just that he doesn’t sleep
through the night yet.
Maddex:
-Getting dressed
-Sleeping the whole night in my
Co-sleeper. Mommy is much squishier!
-Sleeping alone
-Sun in my face
-Wind
-That I can’t chase the kitties yet!
Firsts
Mom:
-Major holiday with my baby
(Thanksgiving)
-Became an aunty for the first time!
Maddex:
-Thanksgiving
-Playdate with his cousin
-Tooth (teeth)
-Visit to a package store (Mom needed to buy a present for
a friend!)
