5 months old

Everyone told me that at around 5 months, things would really change, and I'd have to agree. Andrew is far more communicative - example in the photo: when he's tired, he rubs his eyes. When he's happy he giggles; when he's bored he tries to twist himself out of his seat. He sleeps about 12-14 hours for every 24, and has made a 7 hour stretch before waking to eat. He grabs everything in sight and can entertain himself with said toy independently. He's very chatty, alert, interested in the world around him, has many quizzical eyebrow expressions, and has gotten himself up on all fours. He's a really happy fellow, rarely cries. He's also starting to exercise free will which has been pretty interesting. He realized that he is in control of his body and doesn't have to do what Mom would like! For example he flips himself over when I'm trying to dress/change him; he arches his back and locks his legs when I am trying to put him in the car seat; he slithers out under the bar of his stroller if i don't belt him in quick enough....all which he finds rather amusing. Reminds me of his uncle Adam's shenanigans.

Somebody's Ticklish

Wrigglemeister

Can't take my eyes off this guy for 1 second....which is the time it takes for him to flip on the changing table these days. He's going to be a handful....

New Toy

Are we looking at a future chef?

Outdoorsy Type

We had mucho fun at the farmers market this weekend which just moved to its riverside location. Lots of friendly folks flirted with the baby who readily returned the smiles.

Show Off

Andrew can now support himself standing! Not even 5 months old, he's way ahead of the game: http://pediatrics.about.com/od/growthanddevelopment/ig/Developmental-Milestones/Standing-with-Support.htm

Dad and his Little Buddy

Shawn's parental leave has really allowed Andrew to bond with his Dad, I just love watching them together.

Techie Kid

His favorite toy is the keyboard, and favorite activity is watching the iTunes visualizer while listening to music. No joke!

Bounce Bounce Giggle Bounce

Lately it doesn't take much to make Andrew laugh - a silly face, a funny sound, tickles. He occasionally snorts, but mostly makes a hee-haw kind of laugh, its great.

Happy Cribber

Lately the crib isn't just for sleeping - Andrew practices crawling (a.k.a. slithering) and plays with his dolls. Occasionally he'll wake up in the morning talking to himself, rolling back and forth - its very cute!

20 weeks

Andrew is half a pregnancy old! And looking alot like his dad.

In the Big Bed

My favorite thing to do is bring him into bed with us in the morning for snuggles :)

Misters A & B

I can't say it enough, I love watching Andrew and Bosley become friends. I never had a pet growing up and didn't realize how sweet babies and animals are with each other. Here's another cute picture of them - this time lounging in our (messy) bed.

The Explorer

Andrew is quite the explorer despite not being able to crawl. As you can see, his limited mobility doesn't stop him. Here he took a nosedive out of my arms, and plopped onto the chair. Speaking of...pictured is his new bumbo chair in which he can sit upright. In fact I brought him to a meeting at the office the other day, put the bumbo on the conference table chair, and he quietly played sitting amongst us architects. Proud mama I was!

More Bosley Fun

Andrew LOVES Bosley. Every day they become better buddies. So cute! Bosley would lick Andrew all day long if he could, and Andrew would probably enjoy that :)

Man's Best Friend

Finally Andrew has noticed Bosley! Baby sticks out his hand to be licked, and Bos gladly obliges.

He Laughs!

More Pop Pop Fun

String Bean

Back from our 4 month Dr appt...Andrew is in the 20th percentile for weight, and 80th for height! Looks like we've got to stop calling him Mr. Chubbs and instead nickname him String Bean. Clean bill of health and a couple of teeth ready to pop.

Pop Pop and Me

This week Pop Pop and Nana are here visiting - they haven't seen me since I was 11 weeks old! I've been showing off my 18 week skills, they're impressed.

Little Prince

Looking cuter every day!

4 months old

Well, almost. A day shy. Here's what he's up to, developmentally - he can raise up on straightened arms while lying on his tummy and look all around, can grasp toys, laughs out loud, squeals with delight, smiles spontaneously, pays attention to very small objects, experiments by making new sounds, recognizes us. We have his pediatrician appt next week, I'm very curious about his weight/height percentiles. I *think* he's between 14-15 lbs now?

Lawsonboys

The dudes of the house.

Mama's Boy

Take 2

No spit up this time :)

Eye Color

What's your guess?

Pooped Out

One too many bounces on the jumperoo.

The Pug Cat

Nana made this little cat doll for him, and used Grandma Audrey's pug sock to make its outfit. He's Andrew's favorite doll and I just love that its from both our mothers.

The Nursery

I just adore his room - its entirely furnished with handmade, gifted, and handmedown objects which exude baby love :) And yes, that's him on the changing table, safely strapped in.

Right on Cue

A typical moment in my life, caught on film.

Chatty McChattster

Teething?

Methinks he's teething. Drool everywhere, hands in mouth, but I can't see any cutting the gums yet. Thought 3.5 months was a little early for this but guess not.

15 weeks, Big Noggin

So A has a big head like his Dad. What do you say when someone points out that your child has a large cranium? My best answer is: big head; big brain. Any other ideas?

Party Animal

At Great-Grandpa's 90th birthday celebration!

The Big Boy

It always catches me by surprise, how big Andrew is! He is such an active boy and its been alot of fun so far watching him grow. Here he is showing off his strong legs.

14 weeks

After a series of roll-overs, Andrew decided to call it quits.

Techie Kid

Andrew has loved looking at the laptop from day 1 - its probably the brightness and color and motion on the screen, but perhaps its an inherited affinity for technogadgets?

Double Fisting

Andrew's latest habit - trying to stuff as many fingers (and fists) in his mouth at once. We suspect there's some early teething going on...

3 Months Old

At 3 months old, Andrew is getting stronger, and more mobile by the day. He's already rolled over, and is trying to sit up on his own. He loves being active so we bought him this Jumperoo to play around in since he likes bouncing and standing. As you can see, he's enjoying it...

Gloworm Love, Part 2

Chatterbox

12 weeks old

Andrew remains a happy baby on our new routine which is: nursing, diaper change, playtime, naptime. He's babbling alot these days and its funny because he uses all sorts of intonations (guess he's mimicing me?) We're hoping to start more outside walking now that spring is in sight - I can't begin to imagine what goes through a baby's head seeing the outdoors for the first time.

The Seasoned Traveller

He did really well on our trip to/fro NYC this weekend! Either playing with his toys/books, looking out the window, or asleep. Next up: plane travel? The thought of it still scares his parents.

Someone Found his Feet

11 week Portraits

In Ohio, my friend Meg took some beautiful photos of Andrew at 11 weeks old. Am sharing a few here for your viewing pleasure. Isn't he a handsome guy?

Back from Ohio

We survived an 11 hour drive with an 11 week old! Twice :) Our weeklong stay was a fun, relaxing one. Andrew settled in nicely on Pop Pop's shoulder for most of his visit.

Hi Andrew!

This is the face he makes when you look at him and say "hi andrew!"

Developmental Milestones

Include....

Sits With Support (see above!)
Grasps Toys
Stretches Legs
Brings Hands to Mouth
Follows Moving Objects
Recognizes Familiar Faces
Stares at Faces
Smiles When You Talk
Babbles
Imitates Sounds
Turns Head Towards Light/Sounds
Smiles When Smiled At
Enjoys Playing
New Facial Expressions

2 month Dr's Visit

We're back and happy to report that Andrew is in perfect health. He's 10lbs 13 oz (30th% in weight) and 22 3/4" (45th% in height). Surprise surprise a thin, average height guy, who would have guessed it :)

2 months old!

I can hardly believe he's 2 months old already! Then again, I suppose I can. He's so much different in such a short time. Andrew's latest feats include having the patience to just sit still and look around (much to the happiness of his parents who were very tired of having to bounce him 24/7). Also he's stuffing his hands in his mouth all the time with very successful eye-hand-mouth coordination. Loads better than last week when he'd just punch himself in the head :) And he's filling out - should be interesting to see how big he is at tomorrow's dr's appt.

Gloworm Love

The only toy that completely halts his crying.

Susan at Andrew's Age

See any resemblance?