Just hangin' out

Happiness is. . . (reprise)

My wish for my son: I hope that he is always as happy as he is now.

Growing Up is Hard to Do (for Mommies)

Our little trio was walking last week in the mall when we noticed a mother and her three-year-old daughter walking toward us. As they got closer, we realized that the mother was hatefully telling the little girl to "grow up". GROW UP! She was only THREE-YEARS-OLD!! It made me sad as I thought what this little girl's life was probably like and it made me remember how important having fun is for little ones (as well as their parents). We try to have as much fun with Alex as possible. But, sadly, he will enevitably grow up.

This week, Alex started sleeping in his crib in his room that seems so far away from ours (though it is probably less than 30 feet). He loves his big boy bed as it gives him ample room to stretch out. But I loved having him in our room where he often ends up snuggling with us in our bed halfway through the night. It was time, however, to let him sleep in his room. He is so happy with the arrangement that he slept seven hours straight on the second night he slept in the room so far away from ours. He is happy, so I am happy. Last night, however, while dreaming, I woke Alan up and told him to go get the baby and bring him to me. I don't remember this, but I was so happy when I woke up with my warm baby snuggled tightly in my arms. Tonight I will resist the urge, even in my dreams, to make my baby uncomfortable just to make me happy.

it's infectious!

It is official . . . we have turned in to those parents who think everyone wants to know everything about our kid. We just can't help it. I try to control myself, but if someone shows the least bit of interest, I assume it is an invitation for me to show them photos, video, tell them stories, whatever they will let me get away with. What can I say, we have a pretty entertaining and happy kid, so who wouldn't want to know everything about him?! Anyway, Alan has figured out that making some strange sound sends Alex into fits of laughter. Watch this video for proof.

with Mommy and Papa

Changing every single day

Alan's mom kept saying how Alex is more handsome everyday. We think he is, but he is also growing and figuring out new things so fast that it is hard to keep up!

Finding His Feet--he tries so hard to get them in to his mouth!

Eating his first cereal--he wasn't too sure about the spoon at first, but he loved the cereal!

Getting Bigger!!--He is still in the 25th percentile for height and weight, but he is growing everyday and getting to be a chunky monkey!

Chewing and Teething--Alex chews on everything, but especially his or other people's fingers! Our pediatrician told us that he is teething early and that we should see a tooth in 1 1/2 to 2 months!

Trying to Crawl--Our parents as teachers person showed us some techniques to help him in his quest to crawl and they are really working! He hasn't gotten the full idea down yet, but he is definitely moving and scooting!

Rocking and Rolling--Alan is hopeful that Alex will want to play the drums and guitar, just like Daddy! He already loves music and likes to make as much noise with his rattles as he can!

Four Months--Rolling Over!

Alex is growing and changing every day. He was four months old yesterday and this morning, he rolled over three times by himself!

Fun with Daddy