What he likes:
*He likes to be pulled up to a standing position. He really enjoys this outlook on life.
*He loves to be held and all attention on him. He particularly likes being carried in the baby carrier facing out. Just like his brother used to!
*Swimming: He can float in a floatie or in my arms all day without a fuss.
*Bath time: He would sit in his tub for an hour if I would let him but his pruney little toes let me know he has had enough.
*Belly laughing: He is such a happy baby and loves to laugh at the most ridiculous sounds or when he has a mouth full of food.
*Talking and blowing raspberries: He will talk your ear off if you let him!
*His feet: He has discovered these attached toys and is obsessed.
*Mommy: I absolutely love that this little boy is a mommy's boy! He will allow others to hold him but his head whips around trying to find me.
What he dislikes:
*Teething. Those darn toofies are coming in, nothing visible yet but the hands are still in his mouth and we are drooly, drooly, drooly!
*He now tolerates tummy time since he rolls over almost instantly.
What's new:
*He has a hefty appetite! He loves his rice cereal and will eat the whole bowl...or two. Andrew absolutely LOVES to help and it's so sweet watching Andrew feed his baby brother.
*He is a big time mover and shaker. He can roll over from his tummy to back on both sides and can almost roll over to his tummy from his back.
*He loves being on his side. We officially now have a side sleeper!
*Being that he loves to be on his side and roll around, he is usually never in the same place for long. I wish I could video him and time lapse it. Maybe I should attach a Swiffer to his back so he could clean my floors while he is at it.
*Given that he is such a little mover and shaker, he can often be found on the opposite end of the crib, laying a full 180 degrees different than when I laid him down.
*My bald little buddy is finally getting hair on his head and it is blonde, blonde, blonde!!
*Austin seemed entertained by our recent summer storm. While the thunder and lightning didn't bother him, all the action kept his attention.
I mean, COME ON!!
(You can also see that these pictures are getting harder to take as he does not stay in one position for long...or on his blanket for that matter)
We have had a very busy summer! Andrew is a swimming machine and enjoying the play time with his buddies. It has been great spending time with family and friends. I also celebrated my 33rd birthday...still celebrating actually since it is my birth month. Kyle and Andrew made me a very special birthday cake and we spent the day celebrating with family. Call me an old lady but all I wanted for my birthday was a nap and boy, it was the best THREE hour nap...EVER!
Other than that, we are enjoying summer! This one seems to be going the fastest. We are thankful for our health and our family and friends! Happy summer friends!
