Tuesday, February 16, 2010

2.16.10: People We Love: Grandma Joan


Hi guys! A.J. here!
Did you know that today is a very special day?
It's my Grandma Joan's birthday!!


Mama took these pictures of us when Grandma Joan came to visit back in November.
Can you believe I haven't seen her since then?
Good news though....


I'm going to see her again NEXT WEEK!!!
Can't wait to see you Grandma Joan!!
Happy Birthday!!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

2.11.10: At Eight Months Old


My dear sweet baby A.J.,

Eight months old! How is that even possible? You were born on a Thursday, just like today, and ever since each Thursday has felt just a little different. You are napping right now, and 8 months ago today I was trying to nap too, but you had other ideas. I decided to get my epidural at about this time then I was able to rest for a while until you were ready to come into the world. Eight months later and not much has changed. I still only get to sleep when you decide it's okay. :)

I have to be honest and tell you the last month of your life has not been my favorite. You've given us a couple of big scares and two Emergency Room trips in two weeks. That's two too many if you ask me! We know now that you have allergies and we're going to have to watch what you eat very carefully. I'd be happy to let you eat nothing but bananas until you're 18 if it means no more allergic reactions! You also had your first stomach bug and lost a bit of weight in the process. You are all recovered now, but because of the bug you're starting this month at 16lbs. (1 oz *less* than your weight at 7 months).


But, there have been some pretty fun moments in the past month. You have learned how to master the army crawl. Now that you are officially on the move, nothing is safe. You like to make a beeline for the things you are not supposed to have the second we put you on the floor. You are especially drawn to the laptop charger, the lamp cord, and the grown up books on the bottom shelf of the book case (because the pages wrinkle on those books but not on your board books). We spend most of our day hanging out on the floor together. You crawl towards something you shouldn't have and I try to crawl faster to head you off and redirect your attention. You'd think with all of that activity you would want to take some really good naps, but not so much. More often than not you'd rather practice your crawling in the crib rather than resting.


You are now up to SIX teeth, as all four top teeth you've been working on came in over the last month. We've never really had to tell you NO before, but I think you are quickly learning what that word means since biting seems to be a fun new thing for you to do. You certainly don't like hearing that NO word and show us with big temper tantrums. Sometimes it is hard for me not to laugh because you are especially cute when you're mad!

You are still my goofy, happy, smiley little boy. People comment about it all the time and I love it. You laugh at the funniest things, like when we say "Chicken" or "Ouch" and you really like to laugh during Mama's weight watchers meeting. All the ladies there love you, even when you interrupt the meeting with your goofiness.


Thanks for making these past 8 months such an adventure sweet boy.
Mama loves you!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

2.10.10: Who needs a License?


Hi guys! A.J. here!
As you can see, I've been quite busy, working on my driving skills.
(It takes a lot of concentration, since sitting up is a pretty new skill for me)


Shifting gears. (As you can see, I brought Moose along for the ride!)

Here I am making a left turn.

What's that Mama?

What do you mean I have to wait 16 years to get my license?? I want to drive now!

Monday, February 8, 2010

02.08.10: Where, oh where could he be?


Hi guys! A.J. here!
I'm hoping you can help me out with something.
I seem to have lost my friend Moose.
You know, the guy with the purple antlers I love to chew on?
One minute he was hanging out on the floor with me and the next minute he was gone.
Mama keeps giggling at me and taking my picture.
I have a feeling she knows where he is!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

02.06.10: On The Move


Hey guys! A.J. here!
I haven't let Mama catch me on video yet, so this picture of me crawling will have to do.
Yup, it's true! I am on the move!
Mama says this means nothing is safe.
I don't really understand what the big deal is, and I can't figure out why I am not allowed to yank on the power cord for the laptop, or better yet put it in my mouth.

See those big red circles under my eyes?
Mama says they mean no more mangos for A.J.
I'm kind of bummed because I really liked the mango.
And at least I didn't do the puffy lip thing and make them take me to the hospital, right?
It's not easy being me!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

02.02.10: Weekend Catch Up


Hey guys! A.J. here!
Sorry I haven't been around much the past couple of days.
Mama, Daddy and I had a busy weekend.
That picture up there? Well that's me trying to figure out how my jumper works.
I was "looking under the hood" if you will.

Mama caught me! She wonders if I am going to like to fix cars when I grow up.


Speaking of growing up, I think I am big enough to feed myself now.
The problem is, the spoon doesn't make into my mouth very often. Personally, I don't think it's a problem. Being messy is fun!

Having fun is pretty tiring! Mama snapped this picture of me when I fell asleep on the living room floor. One minute I was rolling around, playing with my toys and my mama and the next thing I knew I was out cold, napping in the middle of the living room.
It was a nice change of pace for me, but Mama says I really should be napping in my crib.

That Mama. She needs to loosen up!