Big milestones this month:
- He's sitting unsupported! We do put blankets or the boppy around him just because he is still a little spastic :-) He's so proud!
- Blake is rolling like crazy and will do so to get to something he wants. He is starting to show signs of army crawling
- He is also starting to use his legs more, not only for bouncing away in the Jumperoo or Johnny Jump Up, but he also likes to stand on our lap or on the floor and hold our hands (and he jumps there like crazy as well)
- HE IS SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT! Big milestone in my book, maybe not his :-) He usually goes to bed around 7:30, and wakes anywhere from 4:30-6:30. A-OK with me! And usually he goes back to sleep until 7 or 8, but some mornings he is up raring to go after that feeding. He is napping still 2-3 times a day, depending on how he is feeling. He currently has his third ear infection in three months :-( Due to that and the teething, he has been more of a cuddler lately, which I am relishing!
- He has starting reaching up for us when we are about (or he really wants us) to pick him up. The best!
- He is learning new sounds (especially yelling/shrieking when excited---ear piercing!) and grunting/humming more than ever. His new syllables are "ba," "ga," and "ya". No "mama" yet :-(
- After what seemed like forever that we were seeing this
we finally have a tooth!
- His bottom right, bottom central tooth came in this week, and his left bottom and top ones don't look far behind...
(best close up I could get with two boys, one trying to be my little helper :-)
- He has recently started a yelling/shrieking phase. And he has a laugh lately that sounds like a goat. It is all pretty funny, really.
Over the lsat month, he has started to perfect his pincer grasp, so he is getting to be a pro at feeding himself. He loves Mum-Mum's and we just started the puffs. He is also slowly getting the hang of a sippy cup.
Big bro has started to want to help feed him. We supervise, and it is oh.so.sweet!
Blake continues to be a good eater (I mean, just take a look at his chubby legs or cheeks :-)
Favorites still seem to be bananas, peas and sweet potatoes. Going to try, try to introduce different veggies. He tried butternut squash and greek yogurt in the last couple of weeks, and he didn't baulk at either. We'll see if he has any new favorites soon...for the time being, we are LOVING the Plum pouches. Great for when we are in a hurry or out in a about!
The boy still loves his bath time, and he has REALLY started kicking and splashing up a storm when he's in there. It is so fun to watch! He also kicks a lot when he hears music, which is greatness!
His favorite "new" toy this month is the Baby Einstein's activity arch, which was Jameston's
Things I want to remember (or rather don't want to forget documenting) are that he:
- Laughs when getting his hair combed
- Is a giggle box when he is around big brother. If anyone wants to get B to smile, we get JW to do it! Love it!
- Has started the twisting-like-crazy phase when we are changing his diaper. Hoping it doesn't last long!
- Absolutely HATES us wiping his face or nose
- He hums when he is bouncing in our laps...it is kind of a sing-song sound. As I mentioned, he loves when we sing to him
- Loves Peek-A-Boo, "patting" things such has his Bumbo tray or books, us singing to him especially "Hush Little Baby," and texture books (or any paper goods, for that matter)
- He loves, loves, loves his Aunt Maggie!
- Has developed quite the TEMPER lately...and he will let everyone in the state know if he's upset :-( It is usually when we take something (such as a paper product) away from him. Oh boy!
- Has the most sensitive skin :-(
He is such a HAPPY baby, always willing to flash the best expressions and his not-for-long gummy smile :-) We love you, Baby Blake!
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