Monday, May 21, 2007

Crib Moments







Well Folks, it's been a while since my last post - even the pictures I took are a week old, BUT we have all been sick with some kind of weird virus (except Todd - he only got about a zillion vaccinations last Tuesday). We're all better now though. The night I cam down with it was also the same day Todd had received his vaccinations - which had caused his legs so much pain from the shot points that he couldn't lay on the Boppy pillow to nurse. So I had to improvise and ended up sort of laying down on the couch with him almost on top of me to nurse. But thankfully the shots caused him to lose most of his appetite and unfortunately be awake all night. Oh the joy of children!
I showed you some pictures of him in his crib because that day he #1; put himself to sleep in it for the afternoon and #2; he really enjoys talking to the red flowers on the bumper. It's hilarious to hear him coo and gobble at innanimate objects - just like daddy! The two of them make a cute pair. The second picture of him on the boppy I took right before he starting fussing since he didn't know what he was doing there without eating. sort of like laying on top of the dinner table - only at this dinner table you have to eat by smashing your face into the plate!
Tod is weighing in at 14 lbs 4 oz and measuring 23 1/4 inches long. So we've basically got a two month old the size of a 6 month old. I don't know how we'll pick him up once he actually reaches 6 months of age - hope he's going to enjoy the floor! Maybe we'll invest in a hydraulic jack to get him in and out of the crib - haha. But he's a very happy baby - all smiles and drool. He has much better head control now so he doesnt try to launch himself out of your arms - a good way to throw out my back you can be sure. Hope you all enjoy the pictures - the second one is my favorite! Love to you all, Erika.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

chubby little fatso




Well folks, the picture proves it - we've got a chubby little fatso on our hands. It's been almost seven weeks since little (haha...little) Todd entered this world, and I have to say it's really been a blast so far. I think it must be that with the second one you're pretty prepared for most things that occur so you get to enjoy the little things much more. With Claire I was so worried about every little thing that it prevented me from just sitting back and enjoying the peace that motherhood can give you if you just relax!
So I weighed myself last Thursday (Todd's six week birthday) and then I held Todd on the scale with me to see how much he weighed. Now I won't tell you what I weigh, but the scale said he was 13.4 pounds - yow! We are just thrilled to bursting to have such a fat healthy baby boy.
I think I'm going to need a bigger Boppy pillow - hah!
He's also started smiling all the time - and at everyone - most people think he just has gas...hahaha. But I finally got a picture of that too. Love to you all, Erika