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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Whew.

Ok. We are finally back online for good (I hope!). We've had some technical issues (that I previously mentioned) with our internet and I have been out of the blogging loop. I think Bob has finally fixed the problem after a new modem and router.

Some random things to note:

Bobby slept through the night for the first time this past Sunday! (For my record: 14 weeks old). He slept from 8pm - 6am. Of course, last night, he was up at 2am, and then 5am. I am predicting he'll teeter totter back and forth for a few weeks. He is nowadays, on average, waking up around 4am for his first feeding.

He is 15 weeks today, and has really started to discover his hands. He is sucking on them with every chance he gets. He will probably discover his thumb is opposable any day now.

And, he is scaring me with his bouncy seat. He pushes up with his legs, and positions himself towards the very top. I am so paranoid he's going to flip it over backwards!

Sorry for the short, sucky post. I just wanted to let my dedicated readers (ha!) know that I have not forgotten about my dear old blog. We've just been living prior to 1997 in this house! Talk to you soon!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Sometimes you just gotta get away...

Here we have Winston basking in the hot, Alabama sun. There are times when I will let him out to go potty, and instead of returning back to the door, he'll lay down in the yard. I have a sneaking suspicion that he may just want to get away some days!

He's been such a great older brother to Bobby though. I swear he knows how to tip-toe now around the house. All I have to do is give him a stern look, and he'll tip-toe out of sight. This usually happens when I am trying to put Bobby down for a nap. It really is cute, and a sight to be seen. Now, if only I could train him not to bark when the baby is napping.

Sigh.



Wednesday, August 5, 2009

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven"

~ John Bowring

Bobby's eight cousins (my side) came to Birmingham two weeks ago to meet him for the first time. It was a lot of fun, and I was so happy to have them all at our home to meet our little guy. I feel so fortunate that he has been born into such a large family! If only I can convince Bob to have more than two kids...ha ha.

Onto the pictures...


From top to bottom: My niece Victoria (age 11), my brother Mike, and niece Ashley (age 9). Victoria and Ashley are my brother Chuck's two oldest kids.


Bob and Victoria.


My sister-in-law Lorraine (Chuck's wife), Bobby, and Ashley.


Meagan (Mike's oldest; age 10) and Bobby.


This was the "goofy face" picture, and unfortunately, the only decent one we got on our camera of the 9 grandkids.

Top row, l to r: Matthew (Mike's 2nd oldest, age 8), Victoria holding Bobby, Meagan holding Ava (Mike's 4th, age 1) and Ashley.
Bottom row, l to r: Andrew (Chuck's 3rd, age 5), Alexis (Chuck's 4th, age 3) and Abigail (Mike's 3rd, age 5).

Whew.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

3 Months Old



Bobby turned Three months old on July 30, 2009.

Weight: 12.2 lbs.
Sleeping Patterns: Another month has gone by, and he's not quite sleeping through the night yet. But, I do have to remember that he is only 8 weeks old, if you go by his due date. Anyhow, the longest stretch for him has been 7 hours between feedings at night. This was done within the past week. Otherwise, we are normally going at least 5 hours, and then another 4. His bedtime routine now starts around 8pm. He gets very cranky around 7pm each night. His napping schedule is getting better too. He usually takes a long nap (1-3 hours) in his crib each day, as well as several catnaps.
Eating Habits: He is starting to drink 5 oz. per feeding on a regular basis, sometimes more, sometimes less. He usually eats 6-7 times per day. We are now on breast milk and formula. He is drinking Similac Sensitive, due to his tummy issues.
New discoveries & Accomplishments: Within the past few days, he has finally really taken to his swing! He usually takes about a 45 minute nap in the swing each morning. I had almost given up on it. He is always smiling, and is in the best moods in the mornings, and after each feeding. He has just recently discovered his hands, and he is starting to suck on them. He loves his Activity mat. He is talking a lot more too. He is focusing much better on objects and has started to follow them. He is almost able to fully support his head. I tried him in the Bumbo seat the other day for the first time. He liked it for a few minutes, but I did not let him sit too long. He is not quite ready for it.
Places you love: The swing, finally! Bobby also likes his bouncy seat. He also loves to just lie on his back and look around, or play with mommy and daddy. He is, however, becoming more fussy in his car seat. But, he usually calms down after a few moments. Mommy and Daddy take him for runs now a couple of nights a week together. We call them Family runs. Winston always comes too.
Special Friends: This past month, Bobby met Ava Claire Anderson, Hayes Hardy, and Kayla at the pool for the first time. He still adores his other friends Harper and Drew. Winston is also becoming more and more protective of Bobby. As soon as Bobby wakes for the morning, or from a nap, Winston is always the first one to his room.
Current Events: The President is trying to pass his version of health care reform. There is a large uproar as to whether or not this is another step in the direction of becoming a Socialist nation. Football season starts in just over a month! The Tour de France ended with Lance Armstrong (Daddy's hero) taking 3rd place.
What We did This Day: It was rainy most of the day, so we stayed in. Mommy took Bobby and Winston for a car ride, and went through the drive-thru at Starbuck's. Daddy had to work.

Oh Technology!

On Wednesday night, we had a bad thunderstorm. It was 11:30pm, and I awoke (screaming, I might add) to the loudest clap of thunder I have ever heard in my life. Well, come to find out, our neighbor's house was struck by lightening. Somehow, as a result, the cable box on the outside was frayed. We had no cable or internet. The cable was fixed on Friday morning. We finally were able to get online yesterday, but our wireless router was also blown in all of this. So, I am connected, instead of going wireless, and it is no fun.

Anyhow, what did people do before cable and internet?!?!

I'm only kidding, but it is certainly a luxury that has become a slight addiction in today's society. Wouldn't you agree?

Being a stay-at-home mom was not fun without any TV for an entire day. I do not, by any means sit in front of the TV and watch it all day. But, it's nice for background noise, especially when the only communicating you get is coo's (which, of course, I love!) Plus, I do try and watch 1 or 2 of my DVR reality chic-flick shows that Bob hates.

Anyhow, no point to this post, other than to let you know that I am back, and will finally try to get caught up!

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