September 29, 2007
We have determined that we have a really happy guy. He just chills, smiles, coos and is now giggling. I realized what a great disposition he had after he got his 4 month old shots. It was the first time that he was fussy throughout the day. I didn’t know what to do with myself. I kept thinking how I really feel for young parents with colicky babies or grumpy babies or babies who just cry. Just one day of fussyness was enough for me. He ran a fever after the shots and was cranky….but just about 24 hours of that.
He’s just a happy little man.
Robby has also started to sleep better (and since I have given up trying to figure out a “schedule” for him – this has also relaxed our home), only getting up once to eat and one to two more times during the end of sleep cycle, but will go right back down.
My favorite is when I am putting him down for a nap, and as I am leaving the room I tell him that “It’s time to sleep.” He just looks at me and flashes this big old hi-mom-i-still-see-you-and-i-would-like-to-play-some-more-smile.
How can I pretend I didn’t see that so he’ll sleep? Turkey.
September 25, 2007
We just got back from our annual Women’s Weekend with Cru. 83 women came to hear about our theme: Real Womanhood. One comment at the end of the weekend was: “I am actually excited about being a woman now, thank you.” How sweet.
I braved it alone (without Rob) and took Robby with me for the weekend. I spoke both Friday and Saturday night. I cannot believe I was even nervous – with 83 college girls there – I could have not seen Robby all weekend if I wanted to! They were eatin’ him up.
I also had the privilege of walking Robby to sleep by the Lake at Beulah Beach. The waves, the smells, the wind….it was precious. Some gals took pictures while I was unaware…
September 24, 2007
Robby and Sophia Gawron (Dave and Trinity’s daughter – a month apart) have both been loving the Bumbo Seat. My mom keeps remarking how things continue to develop for babies every year – and here’s another. If your baby is beginning to hold his head up – he can sit up in this little seat. It’s so fun to sit him on the counter as I cook or clean up the kitchen.
(Just so you know, you can click on the pictures on this site and you’ll see them bigger.)
Here’s Robby
And Sophia
(obviously honing her culinary skills)
September 24, 2007
When Robby was first born, he seemed to have a real distaste for bathtime. But he has really grown to love the water and enjoy being in there. It’s amazing to realize how much bigger he is in the tub now and how he doesn’t just slide down if you don’t hold him.
September 18, 2007
Agoo seems to be the word of choice these days….he is becoming quite talkative. I tried to catch him here as he was talking to me – he seems to be mid-thought. We just love our little guy…almost 4 months old! I know everyone continues to tell me “just how fast it will go” but I really did not believe them. Now I do. This is amazing. He’s so big. (well, 13 lbs big!)
September 12, 2007
Rob is having loads of fun with his little man. However, there seems to be some competition for Robby’s attention. It’s the very entertaining ceiling fan. So his dialogue lately to Robby has been: Daddy is better than the ceiling fan, buddy. The ceiling fan can’t hold you. It can’t feed you. It doens’t love you like I do.
