New Tricks

James loves his kick piano play gym. It has been highly entertaining over the last few months watching him play on his back with the toys above, and "play music" as he kicks furiously. However, now that he is getting a little bit bigger and stronger, he is finding new ways to explore. 

Check him out. Sitting up (well, almost) and playing the piano?! Big boy!

 

James is also getting pretty creative. Although he won't be able to crawl for a few more months, that doesn't stop him from figuring out how to get to where he wants to go. I laid him on his tummy in front of the piano for some tummy time, and sure enough, he wiggle-wormed his way up to the piano until he could reach it to play!

 

At first I thought he was getting tired, slamming his face into the ground. But then, I realized that he was trying to inch his way forward. His new trick is to push his face into the ground, stick his butt up into the air, push off with his legs and wiggle himself forward! So funny to watch. And I must say, pretty effective! Good job, little man!

"Almost there, let me see if I can get closer... "

"Just a little bit of a wiggle and it'll be in my reach..."

"Perfect. Now I can play!"

"Yeah, I did it. Jealous?"

1st Mother's Day!

May 12, 2013

My 1st Mother's Day was wonderful!

Phil and James cooked me breakfast (blueberry waffles with peanut butter and syrup, + bacon = yum!), and we were able to spend the day with our Moms: Phil's Mom's for a cookout lunch and my Mom's for dinner. Great day!

My little man!

So lucky to be his Mama!

Listening to Grandpa Wisch play the guitar for the first time! 

He was mesmerized. I'm hoping he will learn to play one day, and be able to serenade all the ladies!

Meeting his Great Grandma Pauline for the first time! Sweet moment.  

Mama & Me

Spring Days

The weather was beautiful last week! 70's every day. We have been busy going on lots of walks and spending time outside. Great exercise for me, and lots of new sights/smells for James, as well as plenty of nap time in the breezy fresh air. Love this time of year!

Those cheeks! Can't get enough.

The magic of stroller walks and fresh air.
A glimpse of summer days to come.

Look who wakes up just minutes after the picture above was taken.
As soon as we come back into the quiet inside, he's awake!
At least he always wakes up happy!

Eating toes = pure bliss 

@ Rocky River Park
Doesn't it always look like we superimpose James in various locations? I have so many stroller pictures on my phone, it's like a game of "Where's Waldo... Where's Jamesy?!"

First time playing outside in the backyard

A sure crowd pleaser - James LOVES belly kisses!

First time in stroller sans infant carrier! And first walk with Gramps!

Little Monkey

Who's the little monkey climbing on the "Daddy tree?" James is so active these days. He's interested. He's squirmy. He puts everything in his mouth. He loves to climb! Our little monkey!

4 Month Stats

Monday, April 29, 2013

Last Monday, James had his 4 month appointment. Unfortunately, he also received his second round of shots (same as @ 2 months: 2 in one leg, 3 in the other, and 1 by mouth, poor guy!). I was dreading this appointment, hoping it wouldn't upset him and set him back too much (he's finally sleeping well at night!). However, unlike at 2 months, he handled these much better and was a happy baby later in the day and through the week! Good job, James!

Here are his latest stats. He is getting so big (great arm workout!):

Weight:   15 lb 3 oz

Length:   24 3/4"

Head:   43 cm

You would never know he had his immunizations earlier this morning, happy boy!