Nicknames: munchkin, little bit, squirmy, droolie
Temperament: So happy. He smiles and laughs all the time for all sorts of reasons. The best is when you get this deep hoarse sounding belly chuckle that he just can't control. He sounds like a twenty pack year smoker, but in the small package it's adorable. He is still a huge flirt and will flash his gummy smile at anyone who stops to talk with us. He's been a big hit with all the church ladies at the congregations we've been trying and the nurses in my office. We also get comments from everyone on how alert he is. He loves sitting up and taking it all in. We've starting carrying him face out in his baby carrier and he loves people watching. He's sleeping better at night but naps during the day are hit or miss and he's a definite night owl. I've heard from other people that their little ones are in bed by 7:30 or 8 but our little man is going strong every night until at least 10 or 11. Since I don't make it home from work often until 6:30 or later, this is working for us for now because then we get to spend some awake time together but it doesn't leave much time for catching up on anything else.
Stats: 14.5 pounds, 23.5 inches
Looks: Plump and rosy cheeked. He's definitely filled out now and you'd never know that he started off a bit scrawny. Evidently he must also have big feet because they don't fit into the footed jammmies that fit him everywhere else. He's also starting to have hair that isn't just peach fuzz. The fair skin and deep blue eyes are still here too. We have no idea who he looks like......
Accomplishments: better head control, grabbing and transfering toys, using the baby exersaucer, lifting his chest up off the floor during tummy time
Things he loved the most: riding around in the baby carrier. Scott has been taking him on hikes through the local metro parks and the fall colors have him mesmorized. He still loves it too when we "wrestle" with him by shaking his head, tummy or legs. He cracks up almost every time especially in the morning.
Things we loved the most: The giggling. We have a whole new hobby centered around trying to find things that will make him laugh.
Things he could do without: Middle of the night diaper changes. The wet diaper may have been why he woke up but once he's awake heaven help you if you try to fix the diaper problem when he has an empty stomach. The crying is heart wrenching.
Things we could do without: The drooling. No signs of teeth yet but he's constantly soaked with drool and you've got to be careful or you'll get an unexpected shower.
Item/toy he loved the most: Fingers - yours or his. He constantly has his hand in his mouth or in front of his face where he can inspect things and if your hand gets close it is fair game.
Items/toy we loved the most: The baby carrier. It's made getting out with him so easy for the places where a stroller just doesn't work well like at parks, festivals and the pumpkin patch. I had a sling that we had tried out before but without the back support it wasn't comfortable to use it for long periods of time.
Item we all hated: The fingernail clippers. Turns out being a surgeon doesn't prevent unfortunate accidents with the nail clippers. Luckily things seem to be healing well.
Surprises: I don't want to jinx it because it's a recent development but we're finally getting close to him sleeping through the night. He'll wake up once between 2 and 3 for a quick feeding and diaper change and then he'll go back to bed until 6:30 or 7.
Momentous events of this month: We all went on our first airplane ride together when we went to Texas in early October. It went surprisingly well. Josh was awake for most of both flights but since he loves people watching so much he found it quite entertaining. The gentleman sitting next to Scott had a huge handlebar mustache that was fascinating. We also went to the Sauerkraut festival and pumpkin picking to get a little local fall flavor.
Two months versus 4 months (He's gained 5 pounds since then)
Things we're looking forward to next month: Dressing up for Halloween. He has an owl costume that is so cute I can't wait to dress him up in it. We're going to sit on the front porch together to hand out candy to the trick or treaters so the neighborhood moms can Oh and aw over him. While I will definitely miss my boys I'm also looking forward to our girl's weekend in Austin to celebrate my mom's birthday. I am counting the days until my hot stone massage.
