Jon fixed the motor on the rocker seat, so it vibrates like it's supposed to. I'm guessing Matt doesn't quite know what to think of the new sensation.
Monday, January 13, 2014
10 Weeks
Today Matt is 10 weeks old. It has been an eventful 10 weeks!
Jon fixed the motor on the rocker seat, so it vibrates like it's supposed to. I'm guessing Matt doesn't quite know what to think of the new sensation.
Jon fixed the motor on the rocker seat, so it vibrates like it's supposed to. I'm guessing Matt doesn't quite know what to think of the new sensation.
Week 10
We had such a busy week last week I figured I should post an update.
Our week started off with Matt's doctor's appointment, which I wrote about last Monday, and a visit to some friends. For the next few days we stayed inside when it was bitterly cold outside. But by the end of the week our activities picked back up. Friday we went to a play group for a local moms' club where we met two other babies born in late October / early November plus a couple of six-month-old babies. There were also several cute toddlers, one of whom talked with me about how Matt was wearing pajamas with monkeys and sleeping. Yes, Matt fell asleep about 10 minutes after we arrived despite all of the excitement. Sunday we went for our first family hike, although it was actually more of a walk (about 2 miles long) on a relatively level trail at the local state park - not a bad place to start. Again, it was so exciting Matt was asleep within about 10 minutes.
A silly monkey, indeed!
Matt has been working on moving his legs and especially his arms a lot this past week, resulting in his ability to wiggle himself forward ever so slightly, as you can see in the video I posted on Saturday. He continues to enjoy kicking the keyboard on his play mat and the Sassy Go-Go Bugs on his rocker seat. While it's still too early to tell for sure, it looks like he may be a right-footed soccer player.
I've been working on getting us into more of a routine. I've been able to get Matt to sleep in his bassinet for most, if not all, of his naps, which has helped - and allowed me to start to do more around the house during his nap times. He has also been sleeping for longer stretches at night, including one night when he slept for seven hours straight. Perhaps more importantly he has been waking up less frequently - although after a good run last night he woke up more often, probably our payback for getting him to go to sleep so early. (Now I have to relearn how to sleep long stretches at night; between pregnancy and caring for a newborn I've become used to sleeping lightly and waking often.)
Our week started off with Matt's doctor's appointment, which I wrote about last Monday, and a visit to some friends. For the next few days we stayed inside when it was bitterly cold outside. But by the end of the week our activities picked back up. Friday we went to a play group for a local moms' club where we met two other babies born in late October / early November plus a couple of six-month-old babies. There were also several cute toddlers, one of whom talked with me about how Matt was wearing pajamas with monkeys and sleeping. Yes, Matt fell asleep about 10 minutes after we arrived despite all of the excitement. Sunday we went for our first family hike, although it was actually more of a walk (about 2 miles long) on a relatively level trail at the local state park - not a bad place to start. Again, it was so exciting Matt was asleep within about 10 minutes.
A silly monkey, indeed!
Matt has been working on moving his legs and especially his arms a lot this past week, resulting in his ability to wiggle himself forward ever so slightly, as you can see in the video I posted on Saturday. He continues to enjoy kicking the keyboard on his play mat and the Sassy Go-Go Bugs on his rocker seat. While it's still too early to tell for sure, it looks like he may be a right-footed soccer player.
Most notably, Matt is beginning to gain more control over his hands and arms. He's giving "high fives" to people and toys, as you can see in the video below, and he has figured out the harder he hits the dangling toys of his "jungle gym" the more they move.
He continues to enjoy looking at, smiling at, and talking to the babies who appear in mirrors.
I've been working on getting us into more of a routine. I've been able to get Matt to sleep in his bassinet for most, if not all, of his naps, which has helped - and allowed me to start to do more around the house during his nap times. He has also been sleeping for longer stretches at night, including one night when he slept for seven hours straight. Perhaps more importantly he has been waking up less frequently - although after a good run last night he woke up more often, probably our payback for getting him to go to sleep so early. (Now I have to relearn how to sleep long stretches at night; between pregnancy and caring for a newborn I've become used to sleeping lightly and waking often.)
When everyone sleeps more and better, everyone is happier!
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Matt's First Attempt at Crawling?!
Matt started wiggling with a purpose tonight. He's not exactly crawling. But with a good deal of effort he was able to move himself forward, an inch at a time. We're in trouble...
Monday, January 6, 2014
Matt's 2-month check-up
Matt had his two-month check-up at the pediatrician's today. It was no surprise to us that he is a big, strong, healthy boy. He weighed just over 15 pounds; he kept squirming on the scale, so our best guess is 15 pounds and 3 ounces. And he measured 24 inches long, although I'd swear he's longer. He has consistently been around the 95th percentile for weight and 90th for height (which makes it hard for me to call him a "little" guy...). He demonstrated his improving eyesight and his stronger neck control for the pediatrician, who was pleased with his development. Overall he was very well behaved, too, although as one might expect he did NOT like getting his vaccinations. I was already planning to stay in and stay warm tonight into tomorrow, with the rapidly dropping temperatures, but he will definitely want to snuggle and sleep and fuss but most importantly not go for any more adventures.
Looking too cool with a Salem Red Sox hat (thanks, Bill and Elizabeth!)
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Our Little 2-Month-Old Chatterbox
I thought I would offer some proof that Matt can be one talkative, happy, smiley baby:
He's talking to and smiling at himself (there's a mirror over his head). The video shows only part of that session. This little guy is not shy or quiet!
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Happy 2-month birthday, Matt!
By the calendar Matt is two months old today. He is one big two-month-old baby! And he is becoming quite the chatterbox; we have increasingly lengthy "conversations" with him. He apparently has a lot to say, even if he's still a ways from speaking real words.
Earlier this week, checking out his new playmat
Still enjoying his seat (with the Sassy Go-go Bugs) and pirate outfits
Earlier this week, checking out his new playmat
Still enjoying his seat (with the Sassy Go-go Bugs) and pirate outfits
Smiling, talking to, and admiring that cute two-month-old baby in the mirror
Beginning this coming month (Matt's third) I'm no longer planning to post weekly updates, but I'll try to post regularly with updates and highlights.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year!
We wish you and your family a happy New Year. May 2014 be your best year yet!
Kicking off the new year with a smile!
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