Week 29

Anthony is really enjoying his voice; he's very chatty and "screaming" a lot now. We went to Chuck E. Cheese during the week for his friend Alison's 1st birthday party. He really seemed to enjoy all the sights and sounds and all the kids running around. We are going to have to go back there and remember to bring the camera next time! We were only able to take a couple of pictures with Daddy's phone. We also went to Super Franks this week. (another play place like Chuck E Cheese) for a little play date with his new friend, Miles. Anthony was a little overwhelmed at first. There's so much going on there he just didn't know what to look at first. But, once he took it all in, he was ready to play!

Week 28

We celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary by taking Anthony to Bridges Restaurant in Danville (where we got engaged). He did really well at dinner and enjoys sitting up at the table like a big boy. On Saturday morning, we watched his cousin Aaron's baseball game. Anthony seemed to enjoy the cheering crowds and all the kids running around. He's getting very talkative (putting more "words" together). And to Daddy's delight, two of those words are, "DA DA"! Anthony still enjoys the fake coughing and has discovered how fun it is to scream! Oh, and he has 2 teeth coming in!

Week 27

Anthony is on the verge of crawling He's getting up on his hands and knees and rocking back and forth. Once he gets it figured out, there's no stopping him! His little tooth is creeping up a little more. He is just chewing on everything; it's like having a puppy! lol He has really taken a liking to my laptop and loves to pound on the keyboard. He is still enjoying the fake coughing and will initiate the game on his own; it's very cute! My favorite complaint is still how hard it is to change his diaper & clothes! I used to be able to hold both his feet with one hand to pick up his rear and slide the diaper under him. Now he just kicks out of my grip and then tries to wrap his legs around my arms! The little monkey!

6 months old

Anthony had his "well check" yesterday. Our healthy boy weighed in at 20 lbs and measured 27" long. We started feeding him solid food this week. His first food was Butternut Squash and a few days later he got a taste of Peas. We also introduced him to his first sippy cup. He always wants our water bottles when we drink them and we've been letting him sip a little water from the cap. So, we figured it was time for his own cup. Another big first this week: we can see and feel a tooth getting ready to break through! He's not showing much discomfort. But, he is gnawing on anything he can get in his mouth. Our silly boy has started fake coughing and thinks it's hilarious. Now more than ever, I would love to hog-tie him while changing his diaper! If you can get him to stop kicking his legs for even a second, then the challenge is to stop him from flipping over! Although, he is becoming more helpful when dressing; he pulls his arms out of the sleeves or helps push them through and he grabs his shirts and tries to pull them off over his head. We went to Costco (as usual) and Anthony sat up in the cart for the first time. And we are just loving his new little "W" hat from Uncle Jon & Aunt Abbey; surprisingly he didn't touch it or try to take it off.

Week 25

3/3/09 - Oops! I just replaced the video below; I just realized that I posted the wrong one!

Anthony is sitting much better on his own now. He hasn't made it to the sit position unassisted yet. But, I'm sure it wont be too long before that happens. It's been a rough few days for us at home... we've decided to stop putting/rocking Anthony to sleep and let him learn to put himself to sleep. Sadly, that means letting him cry!
But, we are seeing some good results now and it seems to be helping us start moving him toward a schedule. Last night was our best night yet... He went down for bed at 7:10 and made it through to 5:10 without waking up once during the night! He usually wakes at some point for his pacifier and then again at some point for a feeding. Hopefully, this is the start of a new routine. Of course, we'd love to get him sleeping in a little later; but, we'll work on that!

Week 24

Another week with our cutie-pie has passed. My biggest thrill for the week is that Anthony has started saying, "mom and ma ma". I know he doesn't know what he's saying yet. But, it sure is sweet to hear those words! And I knew this time was coming, but it looks like we are going to have to stop swaddling him at night. He sleeps so much better when he's swaddled tight. (We use the "cheater" swaddle that has velcro and he can't bust out). But, now he's started flipping himself over in the swaddle. So, now that he's flipping over, we are going to have to give him use of his arms and stop swaddling. This change could mean less sleep for mommy & daddy at night... or it could be a blessing in disguise; now that he'll have use of his arms, he'll be able to put his pacifier back in his mouth himself. Tonight will be the first night we'll put him to bed without being swaddled.. wish us luck! lol

Trip to the Aquarium Store

Monday, we took Anthony to a big aquarium store near our house. He really enjoyed looking at all the fish and we really enjoyed watching him see everything for the first time!

Week 23

Here's our little Valentine in week 23. He spent the whole day with Aunt Michelle on Thursday since Daddy had another training day. I hear that Anthony really enjoyed his visit with Riley! I'd love to catch it on video... But, apparently, Riley had Anthony cracking up! Aunt Julie sent Anthony the cutest "touchy feely" book about puppies; and he is really enjoying it! Anthony loves to ride, facing out, in the Baby Bjorn (baby sling).. I've taken him shopping in it a few times and he has the best time it! On two different occassions, people have come up to me while wearing it and said, "wow, he really looks like he enjoys that!" Anthony is VERY interested in everything that we eat and drink; he seems particularly interested in Daddy's protein shakes! And Daddy has taught him to do push-ups; it's the cutest thing! Daddy will do one, then Anthony will imitate it.

Week 22

Anthony just gets more and more fun and more personality everyday; he makes us laugh constantly! It's amazing that we think we can't possibly love him any more than we do. And yet, everyday we fall deeper and deeper in love with him!

Feedings have become a struggle now... Anthony just doesn't want to take the time out of his busy day to be bothered with tedious things like eating, being changed and sleeping! He just doesn't want to miss a moment! Changing him continues to be a battle.. and what makes it worse for me is the fact that a lot of times, when I change Anthony, Daddy comes creeping into the room behind him. So, now Anthony is contantly trying to look over his shoulder at the door while being changed, which makes him flip over! And Daddy thinks it's hilarious that he can help Anthony give me such a hard time!