Friday, September 28, 2007

Hugs!

Ian is learning how to give hugs!

Today, while I was holding him, he put one arm around my shoulder, and pulled himself up against me with a squeeze and just rested his head there. It feels so good to get a hug from your little one! :)

Besides, like most of what Ian does, it's SO CUTE!

Crazy hair...

Ok, so I didn't quite meet my Wednesday post goal. At least it's the same week. Progress comes slowly...haha! It has been a busy week!

Ian's hair is growing along with the rest of him! Before long, it will be time for a little haircut. It's been a little hard to tell that his hair is growing because it is so light. Gradually, it is darkening to have a more red appearance instead of blonde. I'm not sure if it could still be considered strawberry blonde. After all, when most people meet him, they ask, "Where did he get that RED hair from?" not anything about it being strawberry. Maybe there's an idea for a new poll!

So, as his hair is starting to go past his ears a little, it is also long enough to be "crazy" at times. Static from his blankies will make it stand up on end...and he has also had bedhed in the morning a little bit. It has been fun to play with! Daddy has suggested some hair gel for a stylish mohawk.

Watch for pictures! LOL.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Ian sits up all by himself!!!



Well, the video speaks for itself!!! :)

I was playing on the floor with Ian while chatting with daddy, and as soon as he was sitting, I reached for the camera. I was able to get a few still shots and this video before he fell over! He's getting so strong! :)

Thursday, September 20, 2007

FOUR MONTHS OLD!

Ian has grown from 15.2 lbs. to 16.6* lbs. and from 24.75 inches to 26 inches! *Our scales I am finding are not very accurate, so weight may be off...

Milestones this month:
-In size 3 diapers, and some 9 months clothes!
-Is only wobbly sometimes when holding his head up.
-Everyone comments at his wide range of expressions!
-Still works hard on sitting up by himself!
-Will play with the toys in the exersaucer!
-Tries to imitate the facial expressions of adults that talk to him!
-Sounds like he says, "mom" and "blue"!
-Smiles more often at pleasurable activities, people, and familiar places.
-Cries when he sees the car seat if he's been having a really good time somewhere!
-Still takes a long nap in the afternoon most days!
-Strongly prefers people to toys, and always wants to be part of the action!
-Fills bibs with drool!
-Has started playing with his feet!
-Can play with two hands now, instead of just grabbing with one!
-Continues to become more physically coordinated every day! (Increasingly smoother, less jerky movements).
-Grabs at everything mommy is doing!
-Sits in the stroller like a big boy, no more car seat!
-Will hold himself up in standing position on coffee table, etc.
-Favorite place to nap...his swing.
-Is teething his front teeth (you can see them under the gums!), and gnawing on everything with gusto!

FIRSTS:
*Temper tantrum! Around nap time, he started fussing and crying a lot, and threw his whole body backwards and fussing, just like a bigger kid throwing himself around!
*Johhny Jump-up experience!!! He is figuring out how to use those legs!
*Trip to the beach! Kids blue sunblock in his hair makes it look green!!!
*Lemon! What a sour face, but he liked it!
*Head injury....although just a little red bump...he kicked himself back into the coffee table while he was on my lap. Strong little guy, hardly cried!

Thursday, September 6, 2007

How we're holding up...

...great! God really is there for us, and it's a peace of mind that's beyond explanation...

...and more literally, Ian really IS holding himself up! He loves to be held in the standing position, and earlier yesterday, grabbed on to his exersaucer and was holding himself up for almost a minute! That kung fu grip allowed him to stand without mommy's help! He knew he was doing it too...great big smile!

Ian is smiling and laughing more every day. Last night I was tickling him and playing with him for about 10 minutes, and he was loving it! Expressions are just a daily development!

Also, Ian has taken to pushing his bottom up a bit with his feet. Those leg muscles are getting really strong! They are also helping him stabalize a touch better when propped up and sitting. It won't be long!

Oh, and the "standing" observation is that Ian is going to walk before he crawls, since he likes standing up so much...

Monday, September 3, 2007

How I know Ian is Matt's son...

...tonight I was sitting on the couch with Ian on my lap. The TV was on as background while Erin and I were talking. I was bouncing Ian around occassionally, and playing and talking with him every once in a while. Erin got up and left the room, and I turned the TV off. Ian SCREAMED bloody murder - his hurt cry - and I freaked out bc I didn't see anything wrong with him. Erin came back in and immediately sized up the situation in a humorous way, "Aww, he's upset the TV is off." Just for fun, I turned it back on...IMMEDIATELY stopped crying. Little turd. Daddy's boy for sure. I think he misses sitting on the couch with him and watching sports while daddy narrates! (He doesn't watch TV with mommy!)

So, yeah, that's how I know Ian is Matt's. :)