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| we stopped to feed the ducks on the way out! |
April 27, 2013
cousin time
On Saturday, Brian and I got some practice in what it's like to have more than 1 when we took Kyle and his 2 cousins, Harlow & Jacob, to the carnival down the street. I had a little bit of anxiety before we left the house, but once we figured out how to manage 3 car seats (in 2 cars) and found parking, it was easier than expected! The kids were great and Harlow had a blast on the kiddie rides (Jacob was only big enough to go on "the boring one" as Harlow said, but I think he had fun anyway). Kyle loved all the sights and sounds and after 30 minutes, he was sound asleep in the Baby Bjorn. A successful family day!
9 weeks
Kyle, you are 9 weeks old!
This week, you discovered how fun it is to stick out your tongue. You do it almost every time you smile now, and it's usually covered in milk. I even caught you licking the Baby Bjorn on our walk. Yum!
Mommy has been taking you a few more places and you've been a good boy this week! Our 2nd trip to Target was a success, as was our 2nd attempt to watch cousin Harlow at her ballet class, our first trip to Babies R Us for a new sleep sack (you grew out of yours!), Baskin Robbins with daddy for $1 cone night and a couple more trips to the grocery store. We still haven't braved a restaurant yet... that's next!
We're still working on getting you to nap in your crib and I think we're making good progress. You're sleeping in there right now, going on 30 minutes. Yay! Big improvement from last week, when you napped in there a total of 0 minutes. I discovered that bending over the crib and keeping my hand on your chest for a few minutes after I lay you down keeps you calm - yay for discovery, boo for my back.
You still love the mornings, and so do I. Nothing better than hanging out with a happy baby first thing in the morning, especially after a "good" night of sleep (new definition of good = 5 hours without waking up).
Tomorrow we're taking Mother's Day pictures, just mommy and Kyle. Can't wait to put you in your cute new outfit and see how our first professional photo turns out :)
This week, you discovered how fun it is to stick out your tongue. You do it almost every time you smile now, and it's usually covered in milk. I even caught you licking the Baby Bjorn on our walk. Yum!
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| I have a tongue! |
Mommy has been taking you a few more places and you've been a good boy this week! Our 2nd trip to Target was a success, as was our 2nd attempt to watch cousin Harlow at her ballet class, our first trip to Babies R Us for a new sleep sack (you grew out of yours!), Baskin Robbins with daddy for $1 cone night and a couple more trips to the grocery store. We still haven't braved a restaurant yet... that's next!
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| just hangin out with mom... |
We're still working on getting you to nap in your crib and I think we're making good progress. You're sleeping in there right now, going on 30 minutes. Yay! Big improvement from last week, when you napped in there a total of 0 minutes. I discovered that bending over the crib and keeping my hand on your chest for a few minutes after I lay you down keeps you calm - yay for discovery, boo for my back.
*update - today's crib nap lasted... wait for it... 1.5 hours!
You still love the mornings, and so do I. Nothing better than hanging out with a happy baby first thing in the morning, especially after a "good" night of sleep (new definition of good = 5 hours without waking up).
Tomorrow we're taking Mother's Day pictures, just mommy and Kyle. Can't wait to put you in your cute new outfit and see how our first professional photo turns out :)
April 25, 2013
2 month check up
Kyle met Dr. Wong today for his 2 month check up and seemed to love every second! I was a proud mama. He smiled and held still while the doc checked his ears, eyes, mouth, heart, belly button, head, height and weight - everything looked great! He asked if Kyle was following objects with his eyes, talking, kicking his feet and holding his head at tummy time - all yes! Then he (and mommy) only cried for a minute after his first round of shots.
The doc recommended we move Kyle to his crib at night soon and not to tend to his every cry throughout the night, which gives me a little anxiety. Maybe next week I'll feel more ready? Right now we have a good thing going and I'm trying not to over-think "sleep training" so I don't end up like this mom.
The doc recommended we move Kyle to his crib at night soon and not to tend to his every cry throughout the night, which gives me a little anxiety. Maybe next week I'll feel more ready? Right now we have a good thing going and I'm trying not to over-think "sleep training" so I don't end up like this mom.
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| 2 month stats: 12 lbs, 12 oz (80th percentile); 23.5 inches (75th percentile) |
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| waiting for the doc! |
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| grandma Suzie came with us for support... and to take a picture :) |
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| he took it like a champ! |
April 22, 2013
family matters
We had the best, family-filled weekend. Saturday was a successful Mammie Day, and Sunday we drove Kyle to meet some of the extended Coriaty family. After a 3-hour visit, I left the Coriaty house feeling so blessed knowing that Kyle is loved by so many people! He was such a good baby the whole time we were there, soaking everyone in and even taking a little nap. He met lots of Coriaty cousins for the first time, including Joe & Therese, Mary, Nicole and Kayla.
And what a lucky baby boy to have a grandma who loves him so much that she spent Saturday & Sunday working on a license plate mural for his vintage car nursery! It turned out perfect.
Kyle's room is really coming together and is almost done! I can't wait to photograph it and share it with everyone.
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| Kayla is Kyle's 5th cousin! |
And what a lucky baby boy to have a grandma who loves him so much that she spent Saturday & Sunday working on a license plate mural for his vintage car nursery! It turned out perfect.
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| Thank you Grandma Suzie! |
Kyle's room is really coming together and is almost done! I can't wait to photograph it and share it with everyone.
April 21, 2013
mammie day
In our family, Saturdays are "Mammie Days," where Mammie (my mom) drives down to see her grandbabies. My mom has been doing this since my 4-year-old niece Harlow was born and we look forward to seeing her every week. Since Kyle was born, Mammie Day ends with my mom, sister, niece and nephew coming over to visit with Kyle and we are both loving it!
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| kisses from Mams. |
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| Cousin Jacob & Kyle. They're 20 months apart. I think these 2 will get into some trouble together not too long from now! |
