Dear Vinny,
You are growing and learning more and more every day. You are becoming more and more aware of what's going on around you, and becoming more coordinated too. You are able to hold onto Ridley the Rattle and Clement the crustacean pretty well. You are also pretty good at sitting up when we hold you at the waist. You really enjoy it when we take a washcloth or our hands and lightly brush them across your face. You have a very contagious smile and getting you to smile is worth any effort.
You are sleeping longer and longer through the night. You have gone as much as nine hours between feedings, but usually you last about 6 or 7 hours. We still sleep with you between us in the bed, although we may start putting you in your crib sometime soon.
I can tell when you're tired because you disengage and then you become a little bit cranky. The formula for putting you to sleep is to pop that binky in your mouth, hold you against my chest so you can hear my heartbeat, and pat you gently until you fall asleep. Usually when you are falling asleep you wiggle around and grab my shirt or sometimes my mouth. I know that you are actually asleep when you stop wiggling.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, January 26, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Developments
Dear Vinny,
As I write this entry, you are asleep in the baby carrier, with your face resting on my chest. You have been fussier lately, because of your teething. Daddy rubs Orajel on your gums and gives you Tylenol, and it seems to help. And there are plenty of times when you are not fussy.
You are taking six or even seven ounces in your bottle these days. I have bought your formula direct from the company over the internet, which cuts down on the price a bit. Daddy has figured out how to wash your bottles in the dishwasher, which cuts down on bottle maintenance time.
You are smiling more than ever. When you first see me when I come home from work, you break out a big smile. It is so cute that it melts my heart. One day I was feeling kind of depressed but when I saw that smile all my troubles just vanished.
You also enjoy grabbing onto parts of my face. You have a surprisingly strong grip. You grab onto my face, and I tell you what part you're holding. "That's Mommy's chin." "That's Mommy's lip." "That's Mommy's cheek."
You also tend to squeal with delight when you are having fun. Things you enjoy include talking with Mommy and Daddy; playing with Chloe the Cow, Clement the Crustacean, and Ridley the Rattle; kicking your feet in the air; and playing in your walker. Yes, you are big enough for your walker and Daddy puts you in it every day.
You are getting very big. You have outgrown all your 0-3 month one-piece sleep-and-plays; I replaced them the 3-6 month ones a couple of weeks ago. Lately you have had a growth spurt and I think you may have now outgrown your 0-3 month onesies too.
I love you, sweet potato!
Love,
Mommy
As I write this entry, you are asleep in the baby carrier, with your face resting on my chest. You have been fussier lately, because of your teething. Daddy rubs Orajel on your gums and gives you Tylenol, and it seems to help. And there are plenty of times when you are not fussy.
You are taking six or even seven ounces in your bottle these days. I have bought your formula direct from the company over the internet, which cuts down on the price a bit. Daddy has figured out how to wash your bottles in the dishwasher, which cuts down on bottle maintenance time.
You are smiling more than ever. When you first see me when I come home from work, you break out a big smile. It is so cute that it melts my heart. One day I was feeling kind of depressed but when I saw that smile all my troubles just vanished.
You also enjoy grabbing onto parts of my face. You have a surprisingly strong grip. You grab onto my face, and I tell you what part you're holding. "That's Mommy's chin." "That's Mommy's lip." "That's Mommy's cheek."
You also tend to squeal with delight when you are having fun. Things you enjoy include talking with Mommy and Daddy; playing with Chloe the Cow, Clement the Crustacean, and Ridley the Rattle; kicking your feet in the air; and playing in your walker. Yes, you are big enough for your walker and Daddy puts you in it every day.
You are getting very big. You have outgrown all your 0-3 month one-piece sleep-and-plays; I replaced them the 3-6 month ones a couple of weeks ago. Lately you have had a growth spurt and I think you may have now outgrown your 0-3 month onesies too.
I love you, sweet potato!
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Three Months!
Dear Vinny,
On Friday you turned three months old! You are growing into a very big boy, and Mommy and Daddy are extremely proud of you.
Aunt Laura came to visit this weekend. She spent all day yesterday with you, Mommy, and Daddy. She remarked about how much you had grown since she had last seen you but she said she could still recognize you as the same baby.
Today Daddy took you to the pediatrician to check up on your ears. Your ear infection has gone away and you now weigh fifteen pounds! The doctor also confirmed our fears: you have started teething. A couple of weeks ago I began noticing that you were drooling more. Your gums are kind of sandpapery and you chew on my finger rather than suck on it when I stick it in your mouth. Usually babies don't start teething until they are six months old.
You are still our sweet baby and we love you more and more as the days pass.
Love,
Mommy
On Friday you turned three months old! You are growing into a very big boy, and Mommy and Daddy are extremely proud of you.
Aunt Laura came to visit this weekend. She spent all day yesterday with you, Mommy, and Daddy. She remarked about how much you had grown since she had last seen you but she said she could still recognize you as the same baby.
Today Daddy took you to the pediatrician to check up on your ears. Your ear infection has gone away and you now weigh fifteen pounds! The doctor also confirmed our fears: you have started teething. A couple of weeks ago I began noticing that you were drooling more. Your gums are kind of sandpapery and you chew on my finger rather than suck on it when I stick it in your mouth. Usually babies don't start teething until they are six months old.
You are still our sweet baby and we love you more and more as the days pass.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, January 04, 2007
New Year
Dear Vinny,
On New Year's Eve, your grandma and grandpa arrived. We rang the new year in by watching "Little Miss Sunshine" (while you slept). In fact, I think you were asleep at midnight.
You are recovering well from your cold. Your cough is almost gone now. I think when we take you back to the doctor next week, she will find that the ear infection is gone.
You have made some interesting developments recently. First of all, you discovered your reflection in the mirror. I don't know that you realize that it's you, but you are definitely interested in that other baby. And Daddy says that yesterday and today, you began to discover your feet. You've been lying on your back and raising your feet into the air, fascinated by them.
This evening, you had a major diaper blowout. I heard what sounded like the mud bubbling at Yellowstone. As it turned out, a bubble of gas caused your poop to leak out the leg hole and all over the place. It was pretty darn disgusting, but I managed to get you all cleaned up.
Today we got a package from your great-aunt and uncle Barb and Glen, and their kids Glenna and Julian. In it was a book of Mother Goose rhymes. I think you'll really enjoy the Mother Goose rhymes because of their rhythm. You definitely like rhythmic things like when I pat your back or when I talk to you with exaggerated rhythm.
Welcome to 2007! It is your first full year in this world, and I hope it is a good one for you.
Love,
Mommy
On New Year's Eve, your grandma and grandpa arrived. We rang the new year in by watching "Little Miss Sunshine" (while you slept). In fact, I think you were asleep at midnight.
You are recovering well from your cold. Your cough is almost gone now. I think when we take you back to the doctor next week, she will find that the ear infection is gone.
You have made some interesting developments recently. First of all, you discovered your reflection in the mirror. I don't know that you realize that it's you, but you are definitely interested in that other baby. And Daddy says that yesterday and today, you began to discover your feet. You've been lying on your back and raising your feet into the air, fascinated by them.
This evening, you had a major diaper blowout. I heard what sounded like the mud bubbling at Yellowstone. As it turned out, a bubble of gas caused your poop to leak out the leg hole and all over the place. It was pretty darn disgusting, but I managed to get you all cleaned up.
Today we got a package from your great-aunt and uncle Barb and Glen, and their kids Glenna and Julian. In it was a book of Mother Goose rhymes. I think you'll really enjoy the Mother Goose rhymes because of their rhythm. You definitely like rhythmic things like when I pat your back or when I talk to you with exaggerated rhythm.
Welcome to 2007! It is your first full year in this world, and I hope it is a good one for you.
Love,
Mommy
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