Saturday, August 25, 2012
Scooting
You have to ignore Jacob's fussiness, because he was just tired from daycare. I had to get a video of this, though! Also, it takes awhile for him to get going, so make sure you watch the whole thing.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Beantown Baby
Jacob just completed his first cross country excursion! On Thursday we flew out to Boston for my cousin Mariann's wedding, which meant Jacob's first plane ride. Of course, he had no idea what was going on, but I was a little nervous about the whole thing. Luckily, Jacob did great on the trip. He played with his farm animal book and made happy noises the whole way to Boston, and on the return trip he slept half the flight and enjoyed eating some puffs during our descent.
At the hotel we did get a crib, but Jacob got a little spoiled and slept with Mommy and Daddy half the night. It was kind of a fun change for all of us! During the wedding Jacob did great also. I fed him right before the wedding started, and he played happily in the pew during the beginning of the ceremony. I did end up taking him out in the foyer for the remaineder of the wedding, though, because he was squealing and talking. I didn't want to take away from the moment! He couldn't have been happier, though, which was great. On the way to the reception he got a super quick nap in and was ready to party it up when we arrived. He had fun dancing to the music during dinner, playing with our placecard and menu, and tasting some of the yummy food! He got to share some of Daddy's bread and mashed potatoes, and Aunt Patti even gave him a taste of her canoli (not sure how to spell that!). We also got to take him in the photo booth wearing a lobster hat (sorry I don't have the pictures right now). It was a great trip for all of us, and I am so happy that Jacob had fun and behaved himself!
At the hotel we did get a crib, but Jacob got a little spoiled and slept with Mommy and Daddy half the night. It was kind of a fun change for all of us! During the wedding Jacob did great also. I fed him right before the wedding started, and he played happily in the pew during the beginning of the ceremony. I did end up taking him out in the foyer for the remaineder of the wedding, though, because he was squealing and talking. I didn't want to take away from the moment! He couldn't have been happier, though, which was great. On the way to the reception he got a super quick nap in and was ready to party it up when we arrived. He had fun dancing to the music during dinner, playing with our placecard and menu, and tasting some of the yummy food! He got to share some of Daddy's bread and mashed potatoes, and Aunt Patti even gave him a taste of her canoli (not sure how to spell that!). We also got to take him in the photo booth wearing a lobster hat (sorry I don't have the pictures right now). It was a great trip for all of us, and I am so happy that Jacob had fun and behaved himself!
Waiting to get on the plane
At a small little park by our hotel
Playing with our placecard
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
8 Months Old
Jacob is getting cuter and sweeter every day! This past month we have gotten to go to music class downtown, which has been a lot of fun. Jacob just kind of watched the first few times but has been getting more into the class as he starts to recognize the songs and get a feel for the routine. We'll definitely have to do another class sometime this year. We've also gotten to go to the pool a few more times, although not as much as I would've liked due to the heat. Next week I go back to work, so Jacob will be returning to daycare. I think it will be harder for me this time around, but it'll be nice to be back in a routine and I know they will be excited to see him again.
Jacob is a pro at sitting up now, and I can usually leave him sitting up without much fear of him falling over. He's also starting to reach for things when he's sitting, although this usually ends with him falling and getting upset. He is still not crawling, but I'm trying to encourage it as much as possible. He's just not a fan of tummy time usually, and it's hard to keep trying when he gets frustrated and starts crying. Jacob is also babbling and laughing a lot more, which is lots of fun. Finally, his newest development: another tooth! That's right, he now has a top tooth that just cut through the gums. It is so funny to see it when he smiles!
Sleep continues to be a struggle. I don't really have much else to say about, because it continues to be a source of stress and frustration. I'm really hoping that our next child is a great sleeper, because I've paid my dues with this little guy.
On a positive note, Jacob is still an excellent eater. He is pretty consistently eating three meals a day but still nurses a lot- mostly for comfort and help sleeping, though. He gets so excited when I get his highchair ready and put his food in his bowl. This month he got to try a few new foods, including puffs which are fruit and vegetable flavored cereal pieces for babies. It's so cute to watch him pick them up, put them in his mouth, and chew on them with his gums and front teeth. I have also been giving him bites of other things now and then (waffles, fries, chicken) to help him continue practicing with "real solid food".
This month Jacob likes splashing, being in the pool, chewing on things, playing with Mommy's phone and the remote control, looking at his farm animal book, grabbing Mommy's hair, looking in the mirror, watching Mommy and Daddy run around the room and be silly, bouncing in his jumparoo, standing up (with help), playing with his spoon, and eating.
Jacob does not like tummy time, waiting for Mommy to make his food, having his hair washed, sleeping in his crib, and being cleaned up after a meal.
Jacob is a pro at sitting up now, and I can usually leave him sitting up without much fear of him falling over. He's also starting to reach for things when he's sitting, although this usually ends with him falling and getting upset. He is still not crawling, but I'm trying to encourage it as much as possible. He's just not a fan of tummy time usually, and it's hard to keep trying when he gets frustrated and starts crying. Jacob is also babbling and laughing a lot more, which is lots of fun. Finally, his newest development: another tooth! That's right, he now has a top tooth that just cut through the gums. It is so funny to see it when he smiles!
Sleep continues to be a struggle. I don't really have much else to say about, because it continues to be a source of stress and frustration. I'm really hoping that our next child is a great sleeper, because I've paid my dues with this little guy.
On a positive note, Jacob is still an excellent eater. He is pretty consistently eating three meals a day but still nurses a lot- mostly for comfort and help sleeping, though. He gets so excited when I get his highchair ready and put his food in his bowl. This month he got to try a few new foods, including puffs which are fruit and vegetable flavored cereal pieces for babies. It's so cute to watch him pick them up, put them in his mouth, and chew on them with his gums and front teeth. I have also been giving him bites of other things now and then (waffles, fries, chicken) to help him continue practicing with "real solid food".
This month Jacob likes splashing, being in the pool, chewing on things, playing with Mommy's phone and the remote control, looking at his farm animal book, grabbing Mommy's hair, looking in the mirror, watching Mommy and Daddy run around the room and be silly, bouncing in his jumparoo, standing up (with help), playing with his spoon, and eating.
Jacob does not like tummy time, waiting for Mommy to make his food, having his hair washed, sleeping in his crib, and being cleaned up after a meal.
Playing with his sound puzzle
8 Months Old!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
7 Months Old
My sweet baby boy is another month older! Jacob has been able to stay home with Mommy for over a month now, which has been tiring but lots of fun. He also got to see his cousins from Minnesota this past week. Unfortunately, due to the heat and being too tired, Jacob did not get to see any fireworks on his first 4th of July. I'm sure he'll appreciate it more next year anyways. On Tuesday we are also starting a 6-week music class with him. I am really excited about this, and I think he'll have a lot of fun during it. I'll make sure to take lots of pictures during this fun experience!
Jacob is now sitting up completely on his own, although one of us needs to be nearby to catch him when he inevitably tips over. Since he is becoming a master at sitting up, he now gets to ride in the grocery cart instead of staying in his car seat at the store and sit in highchairs at restaurants. This is also much easier for me, since his carseat was very heavy to carry with him inside of it! Although Jacob is not crawling, he is starting to make progress towards that milestone. When he's lying down he can now kick or wiggle his body into different directions, and sometimes when he's on his tummy he'll tuck his knees under as if he wants to propel forward to crawl. He also reaches for things when he's on his tummy. I'm hoping that over this next month we'll see him starting to really make some more progress towards actually moving forwards or backwards. Jacob also continues to make lots of sounds and babbles a lot, so we're hoping he'll say his first word soon. I keep practicing "Momma" and "Dada" with him to encourage this.
Jacob has now been eating solid foods for just over a month now, and he is doing great! I am so glad we waited to start him on solids, because I really think that contributed to how well he's doing. He has loved every single thing he's tried so far: sweet potatoes, bananas, avocados, carrots, squash (mixed w/bananas), pears, peas (mixed w/carrots), and yogurt. I started out just giving him one serving a day and have now increased to three "meals" most days because he loves it so much! I also now give him about 2 servings (2 ice cubes worth of food) at each meal, and he will eat it all up. I always show him the empty bowl, so he knows it all gone. This always puts a little smile on his face like he's proud of himself. I need to take a new video of him being fed, because he will make noises in between bites as though he's saying, "Hurry Mommy, give me more now!" He also loves to grab the spoon and suck on it or smack it on his highchair.
Sleep continues to be a battle for us. The fact that Jacob is working on more teeth is not helping the matter, either. We have completely gotten rid of the swaddle and are only putting him in his crib to sleep at night. This was a really rough transition at first, but he now seems to accept it. On a good night he will only wake up twice, but unfortunately we have had more of the bad nights due to teething pains or just getting used to this new sleeping arrangement. One positive is that a few nights I have been able to get him to fall asleep either on his own or by standing there rubbing his belly while his sleep sheep plays white noise. I'm hoping that eventually he'll fall asleep this way instead of relying on nursing to help him fall asleep. I am also working on getting him into his crib for naps, which has been even more difficult than breaking the swaddle. I got into the bad habit of holding him at naptime, and now he either wakes up as soon as I move or as soon I set him in the crib. Hopefully we'll make progress this month, and maybe when these new teeth come in that will help make a difference.
This month Jacob likes: nursing, bathtime, splashing, chewing/sucking on anything, eating, playing with his spoon, getting tickles and kisses (especially from Daddy!), kicking his feet, bouncing in his jumparoo, grabbing his toes
Jacob doesn't like: getting dressed after bathtime, being left alone in his crib, being on his tummy for a long time, getting cleaned off after eating, being put in his highchair
Jacob is now sitting up completely on his own, although one of us needs to be nearby to catch him when he inevitably tips over. Since he is becoming a master at sitting up, he now gets to ride in the grocery cart instead of staying in his car seat at the store and sit in highchairs at restaurants. This is also much easier for me, since his carseat was very heavy to carry with him inside of it! Although Jacob is not crawling, he is starting to make progress towards that milestone. When he's lying down he can now kick or wiggle his body into different directions, and sometimes when he's on his tummy he'll tuck his knees under as if he wants to propel forward to crawl. He also reaches for things when he's on his tummy. I'm hoping that over this next month we'll see him starting to really make some more progress towards actually moving forwards or backwards. Jacob also continues to make lots of sounds and babbles a lot, so we're hoping he'll say his first word soon. I keep practicing "Momma" and "Dada" with him to encourage this.
Jacob has now been eating solid foods for just over a month now, and he is doing great! I am so glad we waited to start him on solids, because I really think that contributed to how well he's doing. He has loved every single thing he's tried so far: sweet potatoes, bananas, avocados, carrots, squash (mixed w/bananas), pears, peas (mixed w/carrots), and yogurt. I started out just giving him one serving a day and have now increased to three "meals" most days because he loves it so much! I also now give him about 2 servings (2 ice cubes worth of food) at each meal, and he will eat it all up. I always show him the empty bowl, so he knows it all gone. This always puts a little smile on his face like he's proud of himself. I need to take a new video of him being fed, because he will make noises in between bites as though he's saying, "Hurry Mommy, give me more now!" He also loves to grab the spoon and suck on it or smack it on his highchair.
Sleep continues to be a battle for us. The fact that Jacob is working on more teeth is not helping the matter, either. We have completely gotten rid of the swaddle and are only putting him in his crib to sleep at night. This was a really rough transition at first, but he now seems to accept it. On a good night he will only wake up twice, but unfortunately we have had more of the bad nights due to teething pains or just getting used to this new sleeping arrangement. One positive is that a few nights I have been able to get him to fall asleep either on his own or by standing there rubbing his belly while his sleep sheep plays white noise. I'm hoping that eventually he'll fall asleep this way instead of relying on nursing to help him fall asleep. I am also working on getting him into his crib for naps, which has been even more difficult than breaking the swaddle. I got into the bad habit of holding him at naptime, and now he either wakes up as soon as I move or as soon I set him in the crib. Hopefully we'll make progress this month, and maybe when these new teeth come in that will help make a difference.
This month Jacob likes: nursing, bathtime, splashing, chewing/sucking on anything, eating, playing with his spoon, getting tickles and kisses (especially from Daddy!), kicking his feet, bouncing in his jumparoo, grabbing his toes
Jacob doesn't like: getting dressed after bathtime, being left alone in his crib, being on his tummy for a long time, getting cleaned off after eating, being put in his highchair
Spending time with his cousins, Canyon and Asher
Mmmm, yogurt!
Such a happy boy!
Monday, June 25, 2012
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