Month 4

I have so much to be thankful for this year. I’m thankful for my supportive friends and family, I’m thankful that Glen and I both have jobs, I’m thankful that I get to spend more time with my Mom, I’m grateful for my “extended family” the Lau’s,  I’m thankful for our home, I’m thankful for our health and I’m thankful for my husband and son who make my life complete.

Last Thanksgiving I remember being a little down. Glen and I have been wanting to start a family and it just seemed like it was never going to happen for us. Then, on November 29^th, 2010, my life changed. To remind everyone of that moment, I included an excerpt from that particular blog post.

“...I immediately looked down at the test…two lines. My hands started to shake and all I could think about Is that this could not possibly be right. My husband was watching television and oblivious at this point that we were going to have a baby. …I looked up at him and said we’re going to have a baby then I burst into tears and hugged him tightly. …This month was now special. It was the month that I found out that I was going to be a Mother.”

It has been one year since that life changing moment and I remember thinking I was going to have a four month old baby around this time. I was thrilled to find out about the pregnancy but little did I know what being a Mother really meant. It means so much more to me than I could have ever imagined.

Throughout my pregnancy I imagined what it was going to be like with a baby. I played out different scenarios in my head and made decisions based on my views of how parenthood should be. I look back and realize how judgmental I was and feel now that I’m a bit of a hypocrite.

For instance, I remember judging people for not breastfeeding. Now every day I struggle to continue to do so for my son. It’s very challenging working a full time job and finding time to extract milk 2-3 times during the day (In addition to my awesome multi-tasking skills of pumping while drying my hair in the morning and pumping while driving). It’s even more difficult coming home after a long, exhausting day at work and instantly having to feed the baby. It’s hard having any kind of social life or sharing responsibilities in the late hours due to being your child’s only source of food. So now I stand here, asking for forgiveness to those that I previously judged. I’ve been so rundown from the late hours of the 4 month wakeful and from my husband being away for work that I keep catching viruses and it’s hurting my supply. I’ll be lucky to make it to 6 months of exclusively breastfeeding but I’m determined to try to make it work.

Big plastic junky toys were deemed unnecessary and ugly in my pre-parenthood eyes and now I’m praising those lovely, giant, plastic, happy baby making pieces of junk. Wyatt gets such enjoyment out of playing on his toy mat or in his new exersaucer (thanks Craigslist!) and my new theory is that whatever makes the baby happy, will make my life easier. Not only that but I truly get enjoyment out of watching Wyatt laugh, giggle and play. I want to fill our house with toys for him and just watch him play. My nice, perfectly clean, everything-in-its-place house mentality is out the window and now I find myself eager to buy more and more toys for my son to explore. 

I really thought that I would have more “me” time and would spend just as much social time with friends that I did pre-baby. It’s not that I don’t want to spend time with people that I love, it’s just really difficult. Wyatt responds well to being on a schedule so I do anything possible to keep him on a schedule, even if it means that I spend my Saturday nights in. By the time I get home, make dinner, do (at least) 1 load of laundry, spend time with Wyatt, prepare my bags for the next day and get him a bathed, it’s ready for him to eat and go to bed. That very small window of time that I actually get to spend with my family in the evenings is really precious. Even though I love and miss my friends, my time is more valuable to me spent at home. For the first time in my life, my life revolves around another being and my immediate family. They come first in every scenario.

And lastly, I never thought that I could ever let my baby “Cry it Out”. To those readers who may not know what they means exactly, it’s a sleep method. It’s recommended to wait until at least 4 months of age to start sleep training using this method but in Wyatt’s case, he was ready to start sleep training about a week into his third month. I’ll specifically talk about Wyatt instead of generalizing since we all know that every baby is different. Wyatt fights sleep and gets very fussy when he’s overly tired. No matter what you do (shushing, rocking, etc), Wyatt is inconsolable when he’s overly tired.  Instead of rocking him and cradling him to sleep we started to train him to self sooth himself to sleep by letting him cry and fuss a little. At first, I would only let him fuss for maybe 30 seconds at a time. Then I would come back into the room, pat his back, touch his face, help him find his pacifier and shush him. I would then calm him down enough to sneak back out. I lured around the outside of his room and continued to go back in when he fussed, gradually extending the increments of time that I’m away. Eventually, he would fall asleep using this method. My Mom and I have now been testing his limits and working with him over the past month and you know what? It’s starting to pay off. It’s not easy to hear your baby cry for you especially when they say things that resemble the word “Mama”. You feel like you are abandoning them and letting them down. At first it took every bit of strength not to run back in there after every single fussy noise. I would have never made this decision to start sleep training using this method if I didn’t feel as if Wyatt was truly ready for it. I vowed that I would never let my baby cry it out and that it was completely cruel for a parent to even consider doing that but now that I’m a parent, I’ve changed my mind. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t let him cry for ten minutes, or get so worked up that he’s screaming. I just let him fuss a little and I’m close by, always listening to the type of cry he lets out. Often times you can gradually hear his fussy cry getting weaker and often times he will put himself right to sleep. Now at the end of the month I’ve learned to really read his tired signals and can easily (most times) put him right into his crib, have him fuss for maybe 30 seconds and then watch him close his eyes and go right to sleep. You know what’s even more sweet? He now takes a good morning and afternoon nap with little to no rocking, patting and shushing.

My first month back to work was pretty successful and now I’m finally starting to feel like I’m a real mother to a child. I’ve been so busy at work that I hardly notice that I’m away all day. Evenings are a little sweeter because the time spent with Wyatt is more precious than if I were home with him all day.

Jen and my Mom are doing a fantastic job taking care of him during the day. I think in many ways, my Mom took my childhood (and Amy’s) for granted. She was a young Mother and did her best to raise us, but maybe (admittedly) didn’t appreciate that infant stage quite as much as she does now with Wyatt. She spends loads of quality time with him and even takes both him and Anakin for a walk around the neighborhood daily. She talks to Wyatt and is helping him develop by showing him how to hold his bottle and helps him learn new skills like rolling over. She’s also been very patient with him and working diligently to try to get him on a nap schedule. Wyatt knows her voice and her face and now smiles when he sees or hears her. And as for Anakin, he sleeps with my Mom in the guest bed when she’s in town.  

Wyatt has a great time with Jen and her kids too. Jen works well with Wyatt on his nap schedule and spends loads of time interacting with him. He gets to be included in their daily activities. One day last week I picked him up while they were all playing in a fort made out of blankets and chairs. Zoey and Finn really gravitate towards Wyatt and love him like he was their younger brother. Finn will often rock Wyatt in his car seat and bring Wyatt toys. Zoey will demand that she lay with Wyatt on the couch while she directs Jen to go upstairs so that she (Zoey) can spend special baby time with just Wyatt. Zoey even had an entire conversation about Wyatt at the Lau family dinner table one night last week. It really makes me happy that he’s so well taken care of over there and that Jen’s kids are so enthusiastic about having him around. I couldn’t imagine living without my best friend and her lovely family and the fact that the kids are already “friends” makes life even sweeter. 

Thanksgiving this year was spent at my Brother Garrett’s house with his family. My sister-in-law really outdid herself. She’s an outstanding cook and made the entire meal practically by herself from scratch. She decorated their house with fresh flowers and even incorporated some of Violets crafts into the décor. Wyatt and his cousin, Evelyn, took turns smiling at and watching one another. I can only hope that they will be good friends when they get older. Now that we have Wyatt, Holidays are fun again. I think after a while they became somewhat stale for Glen and I in the adult life and having a child kind of brings back the excitement. I even wrapped Wyatt’s Christmas gifts and placed them under the tree. I realize that he’s too young to open them but I’m having fun creating a Christmas environment for him.

Now I’m going to tell you about a not-so-fun time in the life of a 4 month old. It’s called the 4 Month Wakeful and it’s evil. Basically the 4 month wakeful happens for a couple of reasons. The first is that baby is experiencing a lot of physical and developmental changes right now. They may be learning to roll over, sit up with assistance or even bare weight on their legs. Just like any other growth spurt, they are going to require to eat more to help take them to the next step. But wait, there is more! Baby is also checking out the new and exciting world around him and is interested in all kinds of new and interesting things. Wyatt will stare at the ceiling fan, his teddy bear mobile, Christmas lights, the dog, etc. He’s just so interested in the world around him and when he’s nursing he’s not giving it the full attention that he should. Think about a toddler who is having so much fun playing that they forget to eat. It’s similar to that. So baby is growing and learning and needs more to eat, and isn’t getting more to eat because they are too busy checking out the world. So at night time, guess what? They just want to be up all night (sometime just checking out the world). I compare it to an adrenaline rush that I get the day before I go on vacation. In addition to this, because they haven’t been eating quite as good during the day, they really need to make up for lost time so they wake and want to eat every hour. Since Wyatt has such impeccable timing, like most babies, he choose the week that Glen was out of town for work to start this. So one very exhausted mama is having to get up with him every hour or even worse, up for the majority of the night trying to calm a screaming baby from 1:00am to as late as 4:30am. Oh, and did I mention that I have to get up at 5:30 to get ready for work and come home at 4:30 and take care of the baby all by myself while Glen is away for work. When I was pregnant and I had a bad night sleeping, I would just come home the next night, relax on the couch and fall asleep at 8, sometimes 7 in the evening. Well, unfortunately that’s not exactly how it works anymore. Has anyone ever seen a sleep deprived Kristen before? It’s not a pretty sight.

It hasn’t been easy for me but I have learned a lot about my son and I’m eager to help him through it. I can’t imagine this is easy for him to go through either and additionally, he has to deal with growing pains. When I’m up at 2:00am nursing and rocking the baby back to sleep I almost forget that I’m up way past my bedtime. It’s a nice Mommy & Wyatt moment that we get to share together. One thing that becoming a Mother has taught me is that I absolutely cannot get enough of my son no matter what time of the day it is. I don’t get mad or frustrated when he cries out because I understand that it’s his only way of communicating with me and I want to be there for him in any way possible. It’s not until my 5:30 alarm goes off that I am reminded of my reality of now having to make it through yet another day of work with no sleep.

Speaking of physical milestones, Wyatt rolled from belly to back! My Mom and I were downstairs talking to Wyatt and encouraging him to roll and just when we thought it was a lost cause, he rolled! Now, he’s only actually done this once and really doesn’t have too much interest in doing it again but I’m still proud that he did it. Now when he’s on his play mat he rolls from side to side reaching for the toys on the outer ends of the mat. He will then move around so much that he turns his once horizontal body into an angle. He must watch me when I sleep because I often end up angled across the bed while Glen is forced to curl up in the upper right hand corner.

I just have a couple more things I wanted to mention in this month’s blog post. Wyatt has turned into a chatterbox. He loves to be talked to and he loves to talk back. He’s starting to discover his toys and he even talks to them. He also will respond to raspberry blowing by blowing raspberries back at you. You can have an entire spit conversation with him lasting up to a half hour, oh and he thinks it’s hilarious! He’s very aware of the world around him and knows just how to manipulate his Mamma and Daddy. You can definitely tell the difference between a “need something” cry and a “I’m just fussing because I want you to pay attention to me and as soon as you do I’ll smile and laugh” cry. Then of course there is the “yelling” to get your attention and as soon as you say “Wyatt” he gets this big evil grin on his face. Then you have the “I’m going to have the last word, dammit” Yell where he will fuss a little and you’ll pick him up and he’ll belt out one big fake sounding yell just so he can have the last word. He’s also becoming quite coordinated with his hands. He was sitting with my Mom and her laptop was resting on her lap at the time. He bent over and picked up the cordless mouse with his hands and tried to put it in his mouth. Wyatt is very interested in the tv. He will often stare at it if it’s on and it is an instant baby calmer. We’re going to have to be more careful about leaving the tv on since we don’t want to encourage too much tv time.

Every day I take time to hug my little boy and stare at his beautiful face and just fully appreciate him. In a year or two he may not want to cuddle up with Mamma and I just try to remember that every time I have a hard day. He has taught me a kind of love and patience that I never knew existed and he makes me want to be a better person in every way possible.

Month 3 Milestones

·         Constantly communicates with Coos, talks and giggles. Increased talking to objects, toys and people.

·         Recognizes peple. Talks and smiles at people & children

·         Rolls over

·         Rolls from Side to side, reaching for toys

·         Increased independence & playfulness

·         Increased alertness during the day

·         Almost perfected to nightly routine

·         Shakes rattles, grasps toys, bats at toys, picks toy up and examines them

·         Discovered feet. Stares and admires them. Grabs them.

·         Sucks on fists, toys, and anything else he can get his mouth on

.         Giggles

·         Takes 2, 2 hour naps during the day/one cat nap at night

Personality Traits

·         Likes to be held facing the world in carrier

·         Loves "standing" "sitting" and "flying"

·         Loves the play mat. Often rolls and reaches for toys

·         Love to laugh and carry on long conversations. Enjoys when people are very interactive with him

·         Is getting better at being alone when laid in crib for naps

·         Enjoys being carried in the carrier. 

·         Enjoys exploring the World with his mouth. Likes to "taste" everything

·         Loves bath time!

·         Constantly likes to communicate by talking or cooing

.         Yells if not content or if you're not giving him undivided attention

.         Loves to blow Raspberries

Favorite Moments:
.        Leaving Dawn and I a fun surprise at El Rodeo. I never laughed so much!
.        Early morning chats with Mom
.        Celebrating Wyatt's first Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

 

Bath Time 

 

Sitting, Lifting and Standing

 

Our Little Family

 

Candy Canes and Christmas Trees

 Outtakes!

Let me think on that...

 

Demon Baby

 

Evil plan in the works

 

Month 3

I really feel like this has been the best month so far. Parenting is definitely a challenge but is getting a little easier every day. Wyatt is becoming more independent and forming a personality. He’s starting to get really fun. Not just cute little baby I get to cuddle you all the time fun, but really developing into a person fun. I really enjoy watching him learn and grow and I’m just amazed that one day will go by and he will learn something completely new.

Anyone who has talked to me or met Wyatt may know that he loves to be held and cuddled all the time. He doesn’t like being left alone for any amount of time. He doesn’t like his swing, jumparoo, or tummy time on a play mat. He really just wanted to be held all the time and talked to and cuddled. This month he really started to get more independent. He’s still not a fan of the swing but he will tolerate the bouncer. This month started out with laying him on his play mat for 5 minutes at a time before he would get upset. By the end of the month we can put him on there several times a day (2-3 times) in half hour increments and he’s totally happy and independent. This is great news for the Charron household because we now have time to cook meals, fold laundry, and use the restroom without toting a little baby around with us. My baby board was raving about a certain toy that they bought for their little ones and I had to check it out for myself. It’s called the Fisher Price Kick & Play piano gym. Wyatt boycotts just about every toy so I thought I’d try this out and return it if it was another flop. Once we got it, we set it up and laid Wyatt down on the play mat. We showed him how to kick the piano keys and helped him grab the toys overhead. At first he kind of hit the toys mistakenly and kicked the keys on the piano lightly. He liked staring at himself in the mirror and was just kind of silent but content.  By the second week of having this toy Wyatt is a piano pro. He kicks the piano keys with full force and grabs and shakes the toys above. He especially loves the frog rattle. He plays with it all the time. We can now set him on the play mat for 30-40 minutes and he will just kick, talk, smile, giggle and play. Literally overnight he went to staring at the toy bar to being very interactive with the toy. We now also swear by this gym and recommend it to all of our friends who are expecting.  

Wyatt had his 2 month appointment at about 9 weeks, which is why it wasn’t included on last month’s blog entry. He weighed 10.15 and was 23.5 inches long. He was in the 65^th percentile for length and somewhere between the 25^th and 50^th percentile for weight and head circumference. Wyatt was cold while he was there which made him upset even before he got his shots. Then when he got his shots that took him over the edge and he screamed and cried so hard. I just picked him up and held his sad, shaking body to my chest while I squeezed him tight and rocked him. I then dressed him and put him in his car seat. Once bundled in he was completely calmed down. He ended up sleeping most of the day and didn’t seem to have any additional reactions to the vaccinations. It was hard to see him so upset but I know that it’s best for him to get the vaccinations to prevent illnesses.

October was a very fun month. I tried to get out as much as possible and take Wyatt to different kid-friendly places. Jen and I started out the month at Strites  Orchard. The corn maze was less than desirable to drive a stroller through so I ended up carrying Wyatt through as Zoey led the way. I think we only went through the same circle of corn 6 times, heehee. After getting nearly lost in the corn maze (who thought Jen & I in a maze together was a good idea?) Jen and I discovered some apple crates and instantly saw them as a photo opportunity for the kids. I propped Wyatt in a crate and Zoey instantly jumped in one as well. It’s pretty awesome that Jen’s kids are so into Wyatt and want to play with him. I feel like even though he doesn’t know it yet, he has good friends. When Jen and I first arrived, I’ll admit that it was a little disappointing. Strites really wasn’t as kid friendly as they had described. But, we ended up having a blast and I’m so happy that Wyatt and I got to share that time with Jen and the kids. 

My sister, Amy, stayed with us in the month of October and had the opportunity to really spend a lot of time with her new nephew. She got to give him a bath on her very first night in town. She was really helpful with feeding him, holding him, and even changing his diapers. Wyatt took really well to Amy and it was awesome to see them interact with each other. Amy would poke at his, what she called, “pumpkin belly”, and he would smile and giggle at her.  

While Amy was in town, she and I took Wyatt on his first ride at Hershey’s Chocolate World. He was very calm the entire time. We then took a trolley tour of Hershey and he was extremely well behaved during the entire 1.5 hour tour. Amy and I came home in a complete chocolate coma and both took a nap.

Later that week we met up with the Lau’s once again at Ashcombe farm. They had slides, a corn box, a haunted house and a hayride. Amy and I filled our tummies with woopie pies and fresh coffee and went on the hayride. Aunt Amy held Wyatt and pushed him around in the stroller most of the time.  Finn had a blast in the corn box and Amy and Zoey tackled the haunted house together. Zoey and I each picked out an apple to eat and after a few bites Zoey decided that my apple looked better and traded me. We all had a great time.

While Amy was visiting other family I spent one day carving out a pumpkin for a Halloween photo of Wyatt. I got mocked for the idea but once everyone saw the outcome of the photo they agreed that it was one of Wyatt’s best photos so far! Wyatt actually enjoyed being in the pumpkin. He was giggling and smiling when he was in there and I got some great shots. This one is my favorite. 

Amy and I went to visit my brother, Garrett, my sister in-law, Jess and my nephew and nieces. We spent the day with Jess and the kids. Evelyn (who is 13 days older than Wyatt) stared at Wyatt and when their eyes met, they both smiled at each other. If my heart could melt, there would have been an entire heart-sized puddle on the floor. It was so adorable. Jess and I talked about our adventures of cloth diapering and having a newborn while Amy spent time playing zombies with Gus and Violet. Violet ran into the kitchen crying at one point because Gus and Amy wouldn’t let her eat their brain. I just had to laugh at that! It must be really hard being three and not being able to eat anyone’s brains. I offered for her to eat Wyatt’s brains but she wasn’t interested.  Gar made an awesome steak for everyone and Jess made a delicious apple pie. Wyatt then fell asleep on my brother’s chest and you could just see that Evelyn was staring him down thinking “Hey, that’s MY spot”. It was really nice visiting with them.

I desperately needed new clothes for work since none of mine fit so Amy and I decided to go to the Hershey outlets one day and to the Capital City Mall another day. I didn’t have to talk her into going shopping; she was actually very excited to go. Wyatt was going through a growth spurt and had a rough time shopping with us so both trips we cut a little short. We both were able to get some great deals on our shopping trips.

On Amy’s last night in town she made us Hero sandwiches and red lentil soup. The last time I had lamb was over ten years ago so this was a real treat. The red lentil soup was divine and I can’t wait to make it again. She learned the recipe while stationed in Iraq. We then had some friends over and enjoyed our very first fire of the season. We placed Wyatt in a fuzzy snow suite (picture Alphie from the Christmas Story) and he instantly fell asleep in my arms by the cozy fire. Wyatt and I said goodbye and now more than ever do I miss having her in my everyday life. I just hope that the subtle “move to PA” hints encouraged her to think about coming back here when she retires in three years.

At about ten weeks Glen and I felt that Wyatt was ready to have some routine in his life. We started bathing him every night, using soap every other night, and placing him in a fresh diaper and clean sleeper. We then would feed him 2 ounces of pumped milk, burp him, and follow up with 2 ounces of formula and another few burps. We then would swaddle him, offer a pacifier then gently place him inside of his pack and play. At first it was an adjustment for him and he was still up several times a night. As each night went by we were able to put him into bed a little easier and a little earlier. By the 12 week mark we had him in bed by 8:00pm. We currently continue with this routine and it’s now fairly easy to get him to bed and he only wakes up once in the middle of the night and once in the 5:00 hour. My goal over the next month is to get him to bed by 8:00pm and have him sleep until 7:00 am with getting up once in the middle of the night for a feeding and fresh diaper. Once he has his bedtime routine down we will work on his daytime nap schedule. Hopefully by the time he’s 6 months we will have him on a pretty regular schedule.

Wyatt celebrated his very first Halloween! We dressed him up as a Pacman ghost and Glen and I went to a party as Mr. & Mrs. Pacman. It was a last minute costume idea that ended up only costing about $8.00 for the entire thing (the cost of the paint). We ended up only staying for a short while because the atmosphere was rather loud and Wyatt was obviously tired but couldn’t sleep due to the noise. Before we went though, we were able to get some cute photos of our family. 

 As my last month of maternity leave came to an end I was saddened by the thought of returning back to work and missing out on my little boy’s life. Some things made going back to work easier for me. Mostly it’s the peace of mind of Wyatt being in very good and capable hands. Jen and my Mom are watching Wyatt while I’m at work. They are definitely two people that I can trust with my dear Son. My first day back went really well. My Mom watched Wyatt for me and I only checked in with her twice that day. It was hard for me to let go and be that over protective parent but I trusted her and knew that he would be fine. I think that first day was a little unsettling for Wyatt in some ways and it was a little unsettling for me too. My co-workers helped make my day go by fast and it was actually nice being able to drink my coffee while it was still warm, eat a full lunch, and pee in peace. At one point Wyatt was fussing and I was talking to my Mom on the phone. He heard my voice over the phone and instantly stopped. When I came home Wyatt instantly heard my voice and had a big smile on his face. I knew that I missed him but it felt good to be “missed” back. The second day was a little better than the first. My Mom took him for a walk, went shopping and played with him throughout the day. I think both my Mom and Wyatt felt more comfortable and it made me feel more comfortable as well. Mornings are easy too because she can take care of him while I get ready for work and that’s such a huge help since Glen is already gone for the day by 4am. 

Thursday was a little more challenging because I had to get Wyatt ready and take him to Jen’s house. I was able to get his diaper bag and lunch box ready the night before and I also packed my lunch. He was ready to get up around 6:45 and I then changed him and fed him. I warmed up the car and bundled him into his car seat and off we went. I left Jen’s house around 7:45 and was at work before 8. She kept in touch with me that day and sent me random pictures throughout the course of the day. Finn really seemed to enjoy having Wyatt in the house. He would bring Wyatt toys, rock his car seat and giggle and smile at Wyatt. The pictures of them two smiling at each other is so precious. Wyatt had an equally fun day at Jen’s house that Friday and I officially survived my very first week of work. 

Before I returned to work, I still couldn’t believe that I was a Mom but now some of that reality has started to set in. I make decisions in Wyatt’s best interest every day. Each moment I spend with him helps influence the person he’s going to be. I always try to think about that when I’m having a rough day. Sometimes I don’t want to always be holding the baby or making personal sacrifices for him (such as picking him up when he’s upset instead of enjoying my nice hot dinner). He truly does come first in my life over everything else and even though it makes it challenging sometimes, it’s well worth it to make him feel comforted and secure. I have an incredible bond with my son and nothing in the world is more important than being there for him in any way possible. Thinking about him gets me through the day and although I’m not thrilled to get up at 2:00am to feed him, I don’t mind it either. I kind of enjoy that special time with him and I enjoy being able to fulfill his needs. Every time I look at him I think to myself how lucky I am to have him in my life.

Month 3 Milestones

·         Constantly communicates with Coos, talks and giggles

·         Recognizes smiles from other people and children and responds with a smile

·         Excellent head control

·         Strong lower body. Can “stand” with assistance.

·         Strong sitting capability when helped

·         Strong response to Mother’s voice, will turn head in that direction

·         Increased independence & playfulness

·         Increased alertness during the day

·         Responsive to nightly routine

·         Shakes rattles, grasps toys, bats at toys

·         Discovered hands. Stares and admires them

·         Sucks thumb & hands

·         Sleeps in his own space & naps in crib

Personality Traits

·         Likes to be held facing the world so he can admire everything around him

·         Loves the bouncer seat & spinning the toy bar

·         Loves the play mat. Often kicks, bats at toys talks and coos

·         Absolutely hates a soiled diaper. Is often very fussy and upset until changed.

·         Hates being alone. Tends to get lonely if someone isn’t paying attention to him

·         Likes other children

·         Enjoys movement.  A running car or a pushed stroller.

·         Likes to be swaddled

·         Likes to suck his thumb and suck on his hands. Often followed by drool.

·         Enjoys co-baths

·         Likes to look at himself in the mirror

·         Feels secure by grasping blankets or fingers

·         Loves to stand and sit-always looks around at the world

·         No longer likes to be cradled; only when very sleepy

·         Constantly likes to communicate by talking or cooing

Favorite Moments

·         When his cousin, Evelyn Bea, smiled at him and he smiled back at her

·         Meeting his Aunt Amy for the first time

·         Riding his first ride at Hershey Park and going on his first hayride

·         Sleeping in and cuddling with me on my chest at 12 weeks old on Saturday following my first week back to work

·         Morning talks, smiles and laughter

·         The first time he really sucked his thumb and self soothed himself back to sleep

·         Grasping onto Glen’s finger while Glen was trying to put his mitten on

 The Great Pumpkin, Wyatt Blaise

Wyatt Playing

 

Fall Photos

Miscellaneous 

Outtakes

Unintentional Planking

 

"I'm done with the pumpkin, Mom"

 

Talking in between trying to get a smile pic

Paci Hoarder 1

 

Paci Hoarder 2

Not a fan of the leaves

Videos...Wyatt Talks