Dear Santa! I've been a very good boy this year!
We're slowly getting ready for Christmas. Since this is Val's first, it's been really fun. Of course, he's not really interested in much other than sticking things into his mouth. We've bought him a few gifts. Patrick has something sitting here in a box. I have yet to see it. I wonder what it could be?!?
Val's interest in books is growing. We've been "reading" books for awhile now. When you pull out a board book his little fit start going and he wants to hold it. We love the Sandra Boynton books. We got a few for baby shower gifts, and I started reading them to him to keep him entertained while waiting for things such as boiling water for dinner, or waiting for a laundry load to complete, or mom taking a bathroom break. We've got " What's Wrong Little Pookie" " Let's Dance Little Pookie" and "Pajama Time" Of course these are just a few of them. While I like the little pookie books, there are better Sandra Boynton books out there. Val doesn't seem to mind currently however.
I'm really enjoying watching him grow. Though I'm sad it's happening so quickly. He's already hit the 16 pound mark. He's into 6 to 9 month clothes mostly. A few of his 3-6 month stuff still fits, though most of his sleepers that are that size are too small...mainly in the feet. What can I say? My boy has big feet!
It's so hard to believe that time has gone so quickly already! We've almost hit the half year mark since his birth, and it seems like only yesterday in some ways.
Well it's late, and I've been staying up far too late these past few weeks. Most of the time I stay up for his first late night feeding. He's already done that for tonight. He's been quite restless and I'm not sure I know why. Most of the time I have an idea of what's keeping him from settling down to a nice night of sleep. I'm beginning to wonder if he's hitting another growth spurt. It's a bit early I think....but who knows.
My goal for 2011 is to try blog daily about Val's daily exploits. What kind of milestones we're hitting, what fun mother or baby issues we're going through...that sort of thing. Even if it's just quick short posts, I'd love it if I can show him this blog in a few years and share the experience his dad and I are going through and our feelings and fears.
For now, mom is signing out!
Val's interest in books is growing. We've been "reading" books for awhile now. When you pull out a board book his little fit start going and he wants to hold it. We love the Sandra Boynton books. We got a few for baby shower gifts, and I started reading them to him to keep him entertained while waiting for things such as boiling water for dinner, or waiting for a laundry load to complete, or mom taking a bathroom break. We've got " What's Wrong Little Pookie" " Let's Dance Little Pookie" and "Pajama Time" Of course these are just a few of them. While I like the little pookie books, there are better Sandra Boynton books out there. Val doesn't seem to mind currently however.
I'm really enjoying watching him grow. Though I'm sad it's happening so quickly. He's already hit the 16 pound mark. He's into 6 to 9 month clothes mostly. A few of his 3-6 month stuff still fits, though most of his sleepers that are that size are too small...mainly in the feet. What can I say? My boy has big feet!
It's so hard to believe that time has gone so quickly already! We've almost hit the half year mark since his birth, and it seems like only yesterday in some ways.
Well it's late, and I've been staying up far too late these past few weeks. Most of the time I stay up for his first late night feeding. He's already done that for tonight. He's been quite restless and I'm not sure I know why. Most of the time I have an idea of what's keeping him from settling down to a nice night of sleep. I'm beginning to wonder if he's hitting another growth spurt. It's a bit early I think....but who knows.
My goal for 2011 is to try blog daily about Val's daily exploits. What kind of milestones we're hitting, what fun mother or baby issues we're going through...that sort of thing. Even if it's just quick short posts, I'd love it if I can show him this blog in a few years and share the experience his dad and I are going through and our feelings and fears.
For now, mom is signing out!
