Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
36 Weeks
Weight? 15lbs 12oz as of yesterday
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. size 3 diapers
Sleep? He sleeps great. 10-11 hours straight
Toys? he loves remotes, telephone, and anything he can move with his little fingers.
Eating? He loves anything with sweet potatoes! He also ate brussel sprouts and the little yogurt bites from Gerber.
New discoveries? He watches his feet when he walks. He loves to hold hands and walk.
What I am looking forward to? Closing on the house and the beach in about 10 days!
New Things/ Things to Watch For? Your baby's now exploring objects by shaking them, banging them, dropping them, and throwing them before falling back on the tried-and-true method of gumming them. The idea that you do something with an object is beginning to emerge (using a comb to tidy hair), so an activity center with lots of things your baby can bang, poke, twist, squeeze, shake, drop, and open will fascinate.
Your baby will also be mesmerized by toys that have specific functions, such as phones. If she can't hold it up to her ear herself, do it for her and pretend to have a conversation. Over the next few months, she'll start to use objects for their intended purposes — brushing her hair, drinking from a cup, and babbling on her play phone.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Walt Disney World 2010!!
Day 1
We flew out on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10am. Not only was this Daniel's first trip but it was his first time flying as well. I did not realize how helpful the airport employees are when you have a baby in a stroller. We were directed to go through the handicap lane and bypass the entire line to security. I think we set a record! It probably took us 15 minutes from the time my dad dropped us off until we arrived at the gate and we had to check bags. It was awesome.
Anyways, Daniel did great on the flight. He fell asleep about 10 minutes before take-off and woke up about 30 minutes after we got in the air. He did not seem to have any problems with his ears. He loved looking out the window and at all the people on the plane. He is definitely a people watcher like his daddy! We landed at around 11:35am, Daniel was awake and did not seem to mind.
We took the Disney Magical Express to our resort so Daniel was on a bus for the first time! He did great on it as well. Daddy held him while I fed him some baby food. In about 30 minutes we were at our resort and ready for a nap!
After napping we made plans to meet some friends for dinner in Downtown Disney. We went to the pool and then went a little early and did some shopping. We ate at Cap'n Jack's with Nic, Suzette, Nikki and Laney. We had a great time and were ready to get some sleep.
Day 2
We got up, ate breakfast and started our day at Magic Kingdom! We went to the Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor first. He had a good time. We were chosen to be on the big screen as the "2-headed human". After that we went to Mickey's Toontown Fair and rode the Walt Disney World Railroad. We then rode the Tea Cups. By then it was about lunch time and Daniel was Sound asleep in his stroller.
It was time to go back to the resort. Mimi and Pops would be arriving soon! We took a nap and got up a little while after Mimi and Pops came in. Brian and I went back to Magic Kingdom to ride Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Buzz Light Year and Space Mountain. Daniel went to the Pool with Mimi and Pops. We met them for dinner at the T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. Brian and I then went to Epcot for the Magic Hours. About 10pm we were exhausted and went back to the hotel.
Day 3
We took the day off from the parks and went to the Pool, relaxed, went to Whispering Canyon for lunch and did some shopping in Downtown Disney. Daniel had to get used to the pool but he eventually liked it. I think the water was too cold at first. He met a little girl that was 10 days younger than him and I think she took his mind off the cold water : ) It was a pretty relaxing day.
Day 4
We got up, went to breakfast and then to Animal Kingdom. Daniel was ready to go! Every morning he was excited to get out the door.We rode Expedition Everest first. This was a great ride for Daddy, Mimi and Mommy. Pops and Daniel stayed behind in the shade. Next we rode the TriceraTop Spin. Daniel loved it, as did the rest of us. Then we made our way to Dinasour. Daniel could not ride this, but we did the parent trade off and it worked quite nicely. We really wanted to go see Mickey but when we got to where he was supposed to be he was gone. We did however, see Lilo and Stitch! Daniel and Daddy were so excited! Daniel fell asleep with excitement, lol. The last thing was the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This was what mommy really wanted to do. Daniel was more interested in the lady in front of us than the animals!
For lunch we ate at the Rainforest Cafe in Animal Kingdom. Now it was 3:00pm and we needed a nap! We went back to the resort and layed down. Daniel decided he would only sleep for 30 minutes. We went to the pool for a little while and then it started getting cloudy. It looked like it was going to storm. The pool closed and we went in to try to take a nap again! This time Mommy and Daniel napped for at least an hour and a half! About 8:30pm or so we headed to Hollywood Studios. First we went to The Magic of Disney Animation, then we headed to the Great Movie Ride. The big one I wanted to do was the Toy Story ride. The line is always long, but we only waited about 30 minutes. Mimi and Pops took Daniel back to the resort at around 10:00pm and Mommy and Daddy stayed for the Magic Hours. We rode Star Tours and did a little shopping then went back to the resort. It was a very long day so we all slept great!
Day 5
This was the last day of vacation. We got up, packed, ate breakfast and headed to Downtown Disney for our last shopping trip. We checked our luggage and checked in for our flight at the resort. Around noon we headed back to catch the Disney Magical Express and head to the airport. We ate lunch at the Outback at the airport and boarded the plane. Daniel fell asleep again before take off and woke up about 30 minutes later. He was great on the plane.We made it home and back to reality!
We flew out on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10am. Not only was this Daniel's first trip but it was his first time flying as well. I did not realize how helpful the airport employees are when you have a baby in a stroller. We were directed to go through the handicap lane and bypass the entire line to security. I think we set a record! It probably took us 15 minutes from the time my dad dropped us off until we arrived at the gate and we had to check bags. It was awesome.
Anyways, Daniel did great on the flight. He fell asleep about 10 minutes before take-off and woke up about 30 minutes after we got in the air. He did not seem to have any problems with his ears. He loved looking out the window and at all the people on the plane. He is definitely a people watcher like his daddy! We landed at around 11:35am, Daniel was awake and did not seem to mind.
We took the Disney Magical Express to our resort so Daniel was on a bus for the first time! He did great on it as well. Daddy held him while I fed him some baby food. In about 30 minutes we were at our resort and ready for a nap!
We got up, ate breakfast and started our day at Magic Kingdom! We went to the Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor first. He had a good time. We were chosen to be on the big screen as the "2-headed human". After that we went to Mickey's Toontown Fair and rode the Walt Disney World Railroad. We then rode the Tea Cups. By then it was about lunch time and Daniel was Sound asleep in his stroller.
It was time to go back to the resort. Mimi and Pops would be arriving soon! We took a nap and got up a little while after Mimi and Pops came in. Brian and I went back to Magic Kingdom to ride Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Buzz Light Year and Space Mountain. Daniel went to the Pool with Mimi and Pops. We met them for dinner at the T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. Brian and I then went to Epcot for the Magic Hours. About 10pm we were exhausted and went back to the hotel.
Day 3
We took the day off from the parks and went to the Pool, relaxed, went to Whispering Canyon for lunch and did some shopping in Downtown Disney. Daniel had to get used to the pool but he eventually liked it. I think the water was too cold at first. He met a little girl that was 10 days younger than him and I think she took his mind off the cold water : ) It was a pretty relaxing day.
Day 4
We got up, went to breakfast and then to Animal Kingdom. Daniel was ready to go! Every morning he was excited to get out the door.We rode Expedition Everest first. This was a great ride for Daddy, Mimi and Mommy. Pops and Daniel stayed behind in the shade. Next we rode the TriceraTop Spin. Daniel loved it, as did the rest of us. Then we made our way to Dinasour. Daniel could not ride this, but we did the parent trade off and it worked quite nicely. We really wanted to go see Mickey but when we got to where he was supposed to be he was gone. We did however, see Lilo and Stitch! Daniel and Daddy were so excited! Daniel fell asleep with excitement, lol. The last thing was the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This was what mommy really wanted to do. Daniel was more interested in the lady in front of us than the animals!
This was the last day of vacation. We got up, packed, ate breakfast and headed to Downtown Disney for our last shopping trip. We checked our luggage and checked in for our flight at the resort. Around noon we headed back to catch the Disney Magical Express and head to the airport. We ate lunch at the Outback at the airport and boarded the plane. Daniel fell asleep again before take off and woke up about 30 minutes later. He was great on the plane.We made it home and back to reality!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
35 Weeks
Weight? 16 pounds? We will find out Friday.
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. size 3 diapers
Sleep? He sleeps great. 10-11 hours straight
Toys? He likes his new Mickey Mouse, okay 2 new Mickey Mouse toys ( :
Eating? He is eating 4-5 jars of baby food and 20+ ounces of formula. He also eats little snacks like cheerios, cheese puffs and whatever else he can pick up and put in his mouth.
New discoveries? He flew in a plane, rode a bus and went to Disney World! He stood up for a few seconds by himself tonight!
What I am looking forward to? Going to the beach in 2 weeks!!
New Things/ Things to Watch For? Your baby's newfound mobility means that he's now entering the land of bumps and falls. These are an inevitable part of childhood, and although your heart may occasionally skip a beat or two, try to enjoy watching your baby explore his surroundings and discover his limits. Restraining your innate desire to protect your baby allows him to grow and learn for himself. However, do make every effort to make your home baby-safe. A good way to do this is to get down to his level to find the possible danger zones. Secure fragile objects so they won't topple, for example, and keep rickety furniture in rooms that are off-limits.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
34 Weeks
Weight? About 16 pounds
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. size 3 diapers
Sleep? He has been getting up at night again the last few nights...I think it is because he is teething...
Toys? he loves remotes, cell phones, tupperware and anything else that is not a toy : )
Eating? He is eating 4-5 jars of baby food and about 20 ounces of formula. He also eats little snacks like cheerios, cheese puffs and whatever else he can pick up and put in his mouth.
New discoveries? He is scared of the vacuum, hair dryer and a Buzz Lightyear doll. He also gets really scared with loud noises.
What I am looking forward to? Disney World in 2 days!!!
New Things/ Things to Watch For? As your baby's muscles are becoming stronger, he's apt to lunge forward onto all fours from a sitting position. He may go into a "precrawl" exercise, rocking back and forth on hands and knees with his trunk parallel to the floor. Most babies begin to crawl between 7 and 10 months. A few never crawl at all and bide their time until they're ready to walk!
Your baby's emotions are becoming more obvious. Over the next few months, he may learn to assess and imitate moods and might show the first stirrings of empathy. For instance, if he hears someone crying, he may start crying too. And even though your baby's just beginning to learn about his emotions, he's picking things up from you. Over the many months (and years) to come, your child will likely copy the way he sees you treat people.
Monday, May 3, 2010
33 Weeks
Weight? more than 15 pounds
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. size 3 diapers
Sleep? He is a great sleeper!!! Sleeps at least 10 hours a night!
Toys? I got him a new stand up/pull up/push toy from a consignment store. He loves it.
Eating? He is eating really well! About 4 jars of baby food and 20-24 ounces of milk. He also likes cheerios, cheese puffs and bits of "big people" food.
New discoveries? Standing and holding onto things by himself. He feels everything and is really into textures. He also played in his pool for the first time!
What I am looking forward to? Disney World next week! It is also Daniel's first time flying!
New Things/ Things to Watch For? At this age, your baby is probably beginning to understand the word no. Don't be discouraged if he doesn't always obey; testing boundaries and asserting independence are signs that your baby is developing right on schedule! In addition to telling baby “no”, you will want to divert his attention to something else. You can help him to learn which behaviors and toys are acceptable and which are not by patiently reinforcing his desirable behaviors
Thursday, April 29, 2010
New Things...
Protests when he wants/does not want something!
Eats Cheerios!
Looks so big! (and cute but that is nothing new)
Tries to hold all of his toys at once!
Do you think he likes ducks?
Loves his big boy ducky tub!
Wants daddy's remote!
"See, I can stand and hold the remote with one hand just like daddy!"
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
32 Weeks Old...
How Old? 32 weeks (7 Months, 1 week 5 days)
Weight? 15lbs last week!
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. 2/3 size diapers
Sleep? He is sleeping 10 hours straight consistently!!!! He is sleeping great! We lowered his bed last night so he can't reach the sides anymore : )
Best moment this week? Putting a contract on the house and deciding where things are going in the house :)
Toys? I got him a new blow up pool and I put it in the living room (no water) he likes playing in it!
Eating? He eats about 20-24 ounces of formula and 3-4 jars of baby food a day now. He loves Olive Garden bread sticks like his mommy!
New discoveries? We are working on holding his own bottle.
What I am looking forward to? Disney World and getting our house! Can't wait!
Growing? Teething can start as early as 3 months or as late as 12 months, but most babies sprout their first white caps (typically the two middle teeth on the bottom) between 4 and 7 months of age. Don't be alarmed if your baby has gaps between those pearly whites. Teeth often come up through the gums at odd angles, and spaces commonly disappear by age 3, after all 20 baby teeth have broken through. Once your baby starts teething, you can expect more drooling and experimenting with sounds — you'd do it too, if you had to adjust to having strange new things in your mouth.
Weight? 15lbs last week!
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. 2/3 size diapers
Sleep? He is sleeping 10 hours straight consistently!!!! He is sleeping great! We lowered his bed last night so he can't reach the sides anymore : )
Best moment this week? Putting a contract on the house and deciding where things are going in the house :)
Toys? I got him a new blow up pool and I put it in the living room (no water) he likes playing in it!
Eating? He eats about 20-24 ounces of formula and 3-4 jars of baby food a day now. He loves Olive Garden bread sticks like his mommy!
New discoveries? We are working on holding his own bottle.
What I am looking forward to? Disney World and getting our house! Can't wait!
Growing? Teething can start as early as 3 months or as late as 12 months, but most babies sprout their first white caps (typically the two middle teeth on the bottom) between 4 and 7 months of age. Don't be alarmed if your baby has gaps between those pearly whites. Teeth often come up through the gums at odd angles, and spaces commonly disappear by age 3, after all 20 baby teeth have broken through. Once your baby starts teething, you can expect more drooling and experimenting with sounds — you'd do it too, if you had to adjust to having strange new things in your mouth.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
31 Weeks
Weight? 14lbs 14oz last week!
Clothing? 6 and 6/9 months. 2/3 size diapers
Sleep? He is sleeping 10 hours straight consistently!!!! Yay for sleep!
Best moment this week? Finding a house and showing Daniel his new room and backyard he gets to play in!
Toys? Xylophone, pacifier, paper, tags and cell phones!
Eating? He eats about 20-24 ounces of formula and 3-4 jars of baby food a day now. He is also eating come table food now and he loves it. It is so cute to see him chew!!
New discoveries? Holding more that one toy at once. He picks up as many as he can hold and then sits there trying to figure out what to do! LOL
What I am looking forward to? Disney World and getting our house! We are thankful for Brian working so hard to take care of our family and getting us a house!
Milestones? Your baby's beginning to understand how objects relate to one another in three-dimensional space. She may be able to sort toys, grouping smaller items by size. Babies instinctively combine objects by stacking them and, as they get older, trying to fit them inside one another. If your baby admires her reflection in a mirror and you suddenly appear behind her image, she's likely to turn and look for you instead of believing that you're in the mirror itself. A simple game of peek-a-boo might be absolutely fascinating to your baby. That's because she's starting to understand object permanence (that an object she can't see can still exist) and loves games in which people or things appear and disappear. Your baby can now straighten her back and twist her trunk as she sits. This ability enables her to sit for longer periods of play.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Pictures for Tax Day (aka Mimi's Birthday)
Jessica and I took Logan and Daniel to the park to get some pictures of the boys for Mimi. They had a great time and so did we! It is awesome to see how sweet they are to each other. Logan is really starting to notice Daniel now. I can't wait to see them play together when they are a little older.
Little Saint's Fans
Best Buds
Staring Intently
"Who me?"
So sweet!
LOL!
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