Although Justin is not crawling yet, he certainly knows how to get around. Sometimes he scoots on his back while at other times he roles to his destination. Often, he will look like he is going to crawl but gives up. Perhaps the funniest occurrences are when he rocks back and forth on his feet and head. Yes, I said his head. Maybe parents don't find that unusual, but I do. lol
Okay, my descriptions don't do any justice so check out the videos. (Sorry about the picture quality.)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Your Baby Can Read / Baby Einstein
Below are pictures of how much Justin loves watching Your Baby Can Read & Baby Einstein DVDs. He starts out sitting up but eventually has to get comfortable and closer to the tv.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Taking care of the brouzins
Taking care of both boys is definitely interesting. Georgy seems to appreciate both boys being on the same schedule but I find it to be challenging. Okay, let's use a stronger word... draining. When both boys cry at the same time, the question is, who do I pick up first? Whose cry is most pressing? Whose need is more serious?
My respect for parents grows more and more each time I babysit and keeping both boys only amplifies this feeling. Well, it's a good thing they're so cute; you just naturally fall in love with them so you can overlook how tired you feel after taking care of them.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
What's Justin up to these days
Gross Motor Skills
Justin is sitting unassisted, can pull himself to stand in his crib, and can get himself into a seated position from both his stomach and back. He's still not crawling but is starting to scoot on his stomach.
Feeding
Justin's eating 6-8 ozs (30 calorie Neosure) per bottle 4 times a day. He's also eating stage 2 solids twice a day and we're also introducing him to other foods to get him used to different textures. He's had ice cream, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, crackers, celery, carrots, and pickles just to name a few. Although the last 3 he's not really eating, just gumming on. As soon as we finish the stage 2's we have we'll be moving on to stage 3 foods.
Talking
Justin is finally saying mom and mama. He's babbling quite a bit, but no other really distinguishable words. He's on month 2 of "Your Baby Can Read" and loves it. He's not saying the words just yet but you can tell he's totally grasping the meanings/concepts. Just yesterday he shook his head no when they asked him to and he also loves when they do "arms up".
Sleeping
Justin continues to sleep through the night. He takes 2 naps during the day, anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. He gets a bath at 9, then a bottle, and on a good day he's asleep by 10. But most nights he's not falling asleep until 11, sometimes even midnight. For now it's not that big of a deal because I'm off so I can sleep in with him, but I'd really like to move up his bedtime by the time I go back to work next month. I've already adjusted his nap schedule and don't let him nap past 6. Now I need to start waking him up earlier since he normally sleeps until 9 or 10. Maybe I need to shorten his nap times too.
Other
Ty C taught Justin how to hi-5 this weekend; it's so cute. He loves playing with his toys and is starting to understand cause and effect. No teeth yet, but he continues to drool and put everything in his mouth. I really wish they would just break through already.
Justin is sitting unassisted, can pull himself to stand in his crib, and can get himself into a seated position from both his stomach and back. He's still not crawling but is starting to scoot on his stomach.
Feeding
Justin's eating 6-8 ozs (30 calorie Neosure) per bottle 4 times a day. He's also eating stage 2 solids twice a day and we're also introducing him to other foods to get him used to different textures. He's had ice cream, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, crackers, celery, carrots, and pickles just to name a few. Although the last 3 he's not really eating, just gumming on. As soon as we finish the stage 2's we have we'll be moving on to stage 3 foods.
Talking
Justin is finally saying mom and mama. He's babbling quite a bit, but no other really distinguishable words. He's on month 2 of "Your Baby Can Read" and loves it. He's not saying the words just yet but you can tell he's totally grasping the meanings/concepts. Just yesterday he shook his head no when they asked him to and he also loves when they do "arms up".
Sleeping
Justin continues to sleep through the night. He takes 2 naps during the day, anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. He gets a bath at 9, then a bottle, and on a good day he's asleep by 10. But most nights he's not falling asleep until 11, sometimes even midnight. For now it's not that big of a deal because I'm off so I can sleep in with him, but I'd really like to move up his bedtime by the time I go back to work next month. I've already adjusted his nap schedule and don't let him nap past 6. Now I need to start waking him up earlier since he normally sleeps until 9 or 10. Maybe I need to shorten his nap times too.
Other
Ty C taught Justin how to hi-5 this weekend; it's so cute. He loves playing with his toys and is starting to understand cause and effect. No teeth yet, but he continues to drool and put everything in his mouth. I really wish they would just break through already.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Taking care of the brouzins
Carlene returned to work this week so Lalla watched Aiden on Thursday and I watched him Friday. I was so glad when Justin & Aiden fell asleep, they seem to be on the same schedule and both needed diaper changes and feedings at the same time.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
2nd helmet adjustment
2 months into wearing the helmet and Justin continues to make progress. His head grew 1/8th of an inch since last month so Danielle shaved more off of the back of his helmet to allow room for additional growth.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Grandpa's Retirement Party
After 39 1/2 years of teaching Grandpa Smitty finally retired from the board of education. Everyone was shocked, we thought he'd work up until his death. Yesterday Mommy, Ty C (Carlene) and TT (Lalla) hosted a retirement party in grandpa's honor. Hopefully I'll get to spend more time with him now that he's retired and no longer "allergic" to kids.
Love, Justin
Love, Justin
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