Tuesday, November 3, 2009
New picures are up
A few from Halloween (although we forgot to take any at the pumpkin carving), and just a few around the house - enjoy! They're under the 3-6 month folder.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Happy Halloween (with lots of Halloween outfits)
I didn't realize that Jared would get so many Halloween outfits. I think he has 5 or 6 of them! I guess he will probably get many outfits for each holiday. They are really cute!
We have been super-busy, which is why the blog has been so quiet. Jared had some eating problems (refusing to eat), so that wasn't fun. The Dr. thinks that it's reflux, and prescribed medicine for him. He's gotten better, not completely back to normal yet, but I guess the medicine is working. Thanks to Debby Schymanski, one of my "other mothers," for all of her lactation consultant help!
In the middle of all of this reflux business, we traveled up to Pittsburgh for Kristy and Chris's wedding. Jared did okay on the way up, about a 4 1/2 hour trip. We got to the hotel, and met up with my parents, who were also invited to the wedding. They took care of Jared while Steve and I went to the rehearsal (I was a bridesmaid) and the rehearsal dinner. Unfortunately, Jared freaked out while we were gone (screamed for about an hour straight), and Steve had to leave the dinner early to attend to Jared. I felt really bad for my parents to have to go through that. The next day, I got to go to the salon to get my hair looking nice for the wedding, while Steve, Jared, and my parents met up with some of my Pittsburgh relatives. I heard that he wasn't too happy during that visit either, but I guess he gave them a couple of smiles, so that's good. Jared was very good during the wedding, and Steve only took him into the church cry room during the vows, so he didn't disturb anyone. Steve says that he really liked the string quartet music. Unfortunately, Jared also had a bad time of it at the reception - it was loud and crowded. Poor little guy - he was way too over stimulated. The next day, we took him to Kristy's parents' house for a brunch, where he was in a good mood, and smiled and laughed with people, so that was a plus. The car ride home, I spent about half of the trip in the back seat with him, since he was a little fussy. The next day, he ate at 6 AM, and I had to wake him up for his 9AM and noon feedings - he was wiped out from the long weekend!
Other things going on...
He really likes to eat his hand, but only the right one.
He really likes to grab his toes, but only with the left hand.
He loves to stand! (with a little help)
**Check out the new pictures under the "3 to 6 month pictures" link
We have been super-busy, which is why the blog has been so quiet. Jared had some eating problems (refusing to eat), so that wasn't fun. The Dr. thinks that it's reflux, and prescribed medicine for him. He's gotten better, not completely back to normal yet, but I guess the medicine is working. Thanks to Debby Schymanski, one of my "other mothers," for all of her lactation consultant help!
In the middle of all of this reflux business, we traveled up to Pittsburgh for Kristy and Chris's wedding. Jared did okay on the way up, about a 4 1/2 hour trip. We got to the hotel, and met up with my parents, who were also invited to the wedding. They took care of Jared while Steve and I went to the rehearsal (I was a bridesmaid) and the rehearsal dinner. Unfortunately, Jared freaked out while we were gone (screamed for about an hour straight), and Steve had to leave the dinner early to attend to Jared. I felt really bad for my parents to have to go through that. The next day, I got to go to the salon to get my hair looking nice for the wedding, while Steve, Jared, and my parents met up with some of my Pittsburgh relatives. I heard that he wasn't too happy during that visit either, but I guess he gave them a couple of smiles, so that's good. Jared was very good during the wedding, and Steve only took him into the church cry room during the vows, so he didn't disturb anyone. Steve says that he really liked the string quartet music. Unfortunately, Jared also had a bad time of it at the reception - it was loud and crowded. Poor little guy - he was way too over stimulated. The next day, we took him to Kristy's parents' house for a brunch, where he was in a good mood, and smiled and laughed with people, so that was a plus. The car ride home, I spent about half of the trip in the back seat with him, since he was a little fussy. The next day, he ate at 6 AM, and I had to wake him up for his 9AM and noon feedings - he was wiped out from the long weekend!
Other things going on...
He really likes to eat his hand, but only the right one.
He really likes to grab his toes, but only with the left hand.
He loves to stand! (with a little help)
**Check out the new pictures under the "3 to 6 month pictures" link
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wow - it's the middle of October already!
Yes, it's been a while since I posted. Steve and I started looking for a house, and that seems to be taking up all of our free time (not that we really had any anyway. :)
We also went to the U2 concert, which was cool. Muse opened for U2, and Muse was fantastic! My mom came down to watch Jared during the concert and while we were looking at houses.
Steve's Aunt Amy from North Carolina stopped by with Steve's parents, so that she could meet Jared.
I took Jared to a Baby and Me yoga class. Jared loved checking out all of the other babies! It was basically how to do exercises (for the moms) using your baby as extra weight (i.e. crunches with the baby on your belly). There was also some baby massage. I think we both had fun.
Jared also went to Steve's Friday night soccer game. There were a lot of babies there too! Jared liked watching the game and checking out the older girls (4 month olds! :) in the stands.
Jared is getting so big! Steve and I have both said that he is noticeably heavier. He is also getting to be pretty vocal. He talks a lot when he is happy, and when he is really not happy! He is getting more expressive, and he is smiling and laughing more. This is such a fun time!
New pictures are posted - enjoy! Anyone want to come visit?
We also went to the U2 concert, which was cool. Muse opened for U2, and Muse was fantastic! My mom came down to watch Jared during the concert and while we were looking at houses.
Steve's Aunt Amy from North Carolina stopped by with Steve's parents, so that she could meet Jared.
I took Jared to a Baby and Me yoga class. Jared loved checking out all of the other babies! It was basically how to do exercises (for the moms) using your baby as extra weight (i.e. crunches with the baby on your belly). There was also some baby massage. I think we both had fun.
Jared also went to Steve's Friday night soccer game. There were a lot of babies there too! Jared liked watching the game and checking out the older girls (4 month olds! :) in the stands.
Jared is getting so big! Steve and I have both said that he is noticeably heavier. He is also getting to be pretty vocal. He talks a lot when he is happy, and when he is really not happy! He is getting more expressive, and he is smiling and laughing more. This is such a fun time!
New pictures are posted - enjoy! Anyone want to come visit?
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Jared slept through the night!
Last Saturday, Jared slept through the night. Unfortunately, I did not. I woke up at 1:30 AM, when Jared usually does, only to find him asleep (but making his sleeping grunts.) I kept checking on him, but he didn't wake up all until 5 AM. He hasn't done it since, but I thought it was promising.
Also new with Jared:
*he likes to watch TV, specifically football. Steve and I aren't thrilled about him watching TV, but at least he likes football - although he does seem to prefer west coast teams, so that's too bad.
*He has the longest, thickest, and most eyelashes of anyone I've ever met - they're beautiful! How come nice eyelashes get wasted on guys, and girls have to buy mascara? :)
*He's getting pudgy. We call the fat rolls on his arms his extra biceps. :) We think that the fat rolls on his elbows and behinds his knees are really cute.
*He wipes his own mouth with his bib.
*He's realizing that he has hands. He started routinely sucking on his hands, fingers, and thumbs.
*He's good when we go out and interact with other people. When I took him to my work this week, the only person that he spit up on was me. :)
I promise I'll get the new pics up soon (I hope).
Also new with Jared:
*he likes to watch TV, specifically football. Steve and I aren't thrilled about him watching TV, but at least he likes football - although he does seem to prefer west coast teams, so that's too bad.
*He has the longest, thickest, and most eyelashes of anyone I've ever met - they're beautiful! How come nice eyelashes get wasted on guys, and girls have to buy mascara? :)
*He's getting pudgy. We call the fat rolls on his arms his extra biceps. :) We think that the fat rolls on his elbows and behinds his knees are really cute.
*He wipes his own mouth with his bib.
*He's realizing that he has hands. He started routinely sucking on his hands, fingers, and thumbs.
*He's good when we go out and interact with other people. When I took him to my work this week, the only person that he spit up on was me. :)
I promise I'll get the new pics up soon (I hope).
Friday, September 18, 2009
2 months old and BUSY!
Jared is 2 months old today, but unfortunately, he spent the morning in the Doctor's office getting shots. :(
Jared is so big now! He weighed in at 11 pounds, 9 ounces today, and he was 23 1/2 inches long!
Jared is really smiling, cooing, and laughing now, once he warms up to you. He just doesn't do it for anybody! He still hates being swaddled before sleeping, and now he's a lot more vocal about it.
Last week, we visited my office. Everyone was so excited to finally meet Jared. We'll be going back on Sept. 22nd, so he'll get to meet more people!
We took a trip up to Steve's parents' house in Philly last weekend to see how traveling with Jared would go. We took so much stuff, just for him! The Deeney Family also stopped by to visit and meet Jared. Liam really took to Steve's Dad, and gave him the nickname Mr. Beanstalk. :) Liam and Mr. Beanstalk walked around the block together, dug in the dirt, and grilled dinner. I think Steve's Dad is really looking forward to the day when he can play in the dirt with Jared. :)
New pictures will be posted soon.
Jared is so big now! He weighed in at 11 pounds, 9 ounces today, and he was 23 1/2 inches long!
Jared is really smiling, cooing, and laughing now, once he warms up to you. He just doesn't do it for anybody! He still hates being swaddled before sleeping, and now he's a lot more vocal about it.
Last week, we visited my office. Everyone was so excited to finally meet Jared. We'll be going back on Sept. 22nd, so he'll get to meet more people!
We took a trip up to Steve's parents' house in Philly last weekend to see how traveling with Jared would go. We took so much stuff, just for him! The Deeney Family also stopped by to visit and meet Jared. Liam really took to Steve's Dad, and gave him the nickname Mr. Beanstalk. :) Liam and Mr. Beanstalk walked around the block together, dug in the dirt, and grilled dinner. I think Steve's Dad is really looking forward to the day when he can play in the dirt with Jared. :)
New pictures will be posted soon.
Monday, September 7, 2009
So much to share!
Jared is becoming more interactive with people, which is so much fun! He does a lot of cooing, smiling, and laughing now. And I swear that I've heard him say "Hi!" and "Ma!" (usually when I'm doing something that he doesn't like, like dressing him.) I missed it, but I guess he even picked his nose. Which Steve "yelled" at him for, and he started crying, but was still cute. Everything he does is so cute!
And he's getting to be a better helper with his hands now. He helps hold the bottle when people feed him, and he holds his pacifier in his mouth (and sometimes even puts it back in when it falls out!)
This Labor Day weekend was busy, with visits from Grammy and Pappy Day, and Jean and Rolla Lehman. Because they like pirates so much, we even had Jared model his pirate Halloween costume for them early. And thanks to the Lehmans for all of the Wegman's chocolate confections - yum!
We played lots of Wii Sports Resort this weekend, and Jared (with Dad's help) even got the record for Frisbee Dog. Even Jared's Mii is cute!
Now that it's cooler, we been walking a lot more in the evenings. One day last week, we passed someone walking their Chihuahua in an umbrella stroller! I couldn't believe it. But Steve says that the dog was on a leash, so technically it wasn't breaking Maryland law. Too bad I don't think very fast - I should have told the lady "Your baby looks just like you!" :)
New pictures are up. Also check out even more Jared pictures from Grammy and Pappy Day from the "More Jared Pics!" link on the right.
And he's getting to be a better helper with his hands now. He helps hold the bottle when people feed him, and he holds his pacifier in his mouth (and sometimes even puts it back in when it falls out!)
This Labor Day weekend was busy, with visits from Grammy and Pappy Day, and Jean and Rolla Lehman. Because they like pirates so much, we even had Jared model his pirate Halloween costume for them early. And thanks to the Lehmans for all of the Wegman's chocolate confections - yum!
We played lots of Wii Sports Resort this weekend, and Jared (with Dad's help) even got the record for Frisbee Dog. Even Jared's Mii is cute!
Now that it's cooler, we been walking a lot more in the evenings. One day last week, we passed someone walking their Chihuahua in an umbrella stroller! I couldn't believe it. But Steve says that the dog was on a leash, so technically it wasn't breaking Maryland law. Too bad I don't think very fast - I should have told the lady "Your baby looks just like you!" :)
New pictures are up. Also check out even more Jared pictures from Grammy and Pappy Day from the "More Jared Pics!" link on the right.
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