The low down on Benjamin...
Lots of things going on with Ben lately! He has been trying to feed himself more and more (oy, the mess!). If we don't let him, he gets quite angry and refuses to eat!! He is also sporting two new top front teeth that just broke the surface and another due to come out at any moment.
Last night Mike and Ben were playing in the front room and I went out there just in time to see Ben crawl forward three "steps", stop, and then go into a sitting position all by himself! It was AMAZING to say the least!! Brought tears to my eyes! So he is figuring out this crawling thing afterall, just taking his time. But he is sure good at rolling over and spinning around on his belly to get pointed in the right direction! I think he likes having the new area rug in there, and more room with one of the couches gone.
We have now had to resort to changing Ben's diapers in his crib because he is such a wiggle worm on the changing table! There have been a couple close calls of him flipping on his front to try and crawl that I would rather avoid it altogether! His mattress is set at the middle setting right now which is okay, but as soon as we have to lower it we will be changing him on the floor! His mobile will be coming out of his crib too as he can sit up and almost reach it.
He is jibber-jabbering all the time, making cool sounds and laughs and giggles (the best sounds in the world!!). He is also starting to show signs of affection with us.. he sometimes puts his face next to mine (I call it a kiss!) and nuzzles. Lola (one of our dogs) is now his new best friend! He tries to share his toys with her, or hand her cheerios and then laughs hysterically at her. SO cute!
And he has been sleeping through the night for quite a while now (I guess since Mother's Day).. every night!! Before it was about a 60/40 chance of him getting up. But now he goes to sleep on his own without a fuss at 7:30 and sleeps until around 6:30, then naps about an hour or so later. It is great! I love a nice happy rested baby :D
Bath time is getting to be a hoot! After he is mostly washed while sitting in the bath ring (thanks to my MIL!) I drain some of the water and let him lay down.. he loves to just lay there and kick and kick and kick!! But now he is getting the urge to flip over and be on his front... Have to get a bathing suit so we can go swimming with him soon.
Wow!! Can't believe how busy the little guy has been lately!
Last night Mike and Ben were playing in the front room and I went out there just in time to see Ben crawl forward three "steps", stop, and then go into a sitting position all by himself! It was AMAZING to say the least!! Brought tears to my eyes! So he is figuring out this crawling thing afterall, just taking his time. But he is sure good at rolling over and spinning around on his belly to get pointed in the right direction! I think he likes having the new area rug in there, and more room with one of the couches gone.
We have now had to resort to changing Ben's diapers in his crib because he is such a wiggle worm on the changing table! There have been a couple close calls of him flipping on his front to try and crawl that I would rather avoid it altogether! His mattress is set at the middle setting right now which is okay, but as soon as we have to lower it we will be changing him on the floor! His mobile will be coming out of his crib too as he can sit up and almost reach it.
He is jibber-jabbering all the time, making cool sounds and laughs and giggles (the best sounds in the world!!). He is also starting to show signs of affection with us.. he sometimes puts his face next to mine (I call it a kiss!) and nuzzles. Lola (one of our dogs) is now his new best friend! He tries to share his toys with her, or hand her cheerios and then laughs hysterically at her. SO cute!
And he has been sleeping through the night for quite a while now (I guess since Mother's Day).. every night!! Before it was about a 60/40 chance of him getting up. But now he goes to sleep on his own without a fuss at 7:30 and sleeps until around 6:30, then naps about an hour or so later. It is great! I love a nice happy rested baby :D
Bath time is getting to be a hoot! After he is mostly washed while sitting in the bath ring (thanks to my MIL!) I drain some of the water and let him lay down.. he loves to just lay there and kick and kick and kick!! But now he is getting the urge to flip over and be on his front... Have to get a bathing suit so we can go swimming with him soon.
Wow!! Can't believe how busy the little guy has been lately!
posted by Mrs. Merriman at 9:17 PM
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Go Ben Go! You look adorable as always!
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