Sunday, February 10, 2008
The Snowy Day(s)
A couple weeks ago we got several inches of snow. School was canceled and kids were out all over the place sledding, building snowmen, having snowball fights, enjoying this wonderful white stuff that we hardly see here anymore these days it seems. Anyway, just wanted to share these photos of me and Cole that Gem took. We were heading out for a walk around the neighborhood to check out the road conditions. The downside of the snowy weather is that it does make it a bit tricky to navigate the hills, but we were able to get out once it warmed and the ice started melting.
Monday, February 4, 2008
teething?
For the past couple weeks we've noticed that Cole has been drooling quite a bit more than normal. At first we thought, maybe he's teething, but then thought, naw, he's too young. Then in the past week we've noticed that what used to be sucking on his hand/thumb has turned into chewing. And then he had his first diarrhea diaper. And most recently, he has not been sleeping well at all. Like last night he was up pretty much every hour from 12am until 4:30am, when finally I just woke him up because he was so upset. Once awake, he's fine, but when he's sleeping, he just gets really worked up, maybe because his mouth hurts and since he's sleeping isn't able to think to put his hand in his mouth to soothe the pain. Today we decided to get out a teething ring and give that a shot. He went to town on it. So, I think he might officially be teething. Poor little guy! And poor us. Not to be too selfish, but man, I need some sleep! I'm hoping that he starts feeling better (how long does it take for teeth to pop through?) and I really hope that we're all able to get some sleep soon.
Friday, February 1, 2008
What's new with Cole
I've been a bit lazy about updating the blog recently and am now realizing how much there is to share about what's new with Cole! He is changing daily. So, here we go.
What's new with Cole.
He's discovered that his tongue can makes cool noises. A week ago he was really into raspberries. For several days straight he did continuous raspberries (see photo below), which was funny, even when he did it throughout a client meeting that I had to take him to. Luckily the client has little kids so he didn't seem phased by it at all. These days he seems to be off of raspberries, and has moved to just sticking his tongue out at whatever and whoever happens to be in front of him.
Currently his favorite toy is his hands. It doesn't seem to matter whether his hands are covered with mittens or inside the arm of his pajamas, he wants his hands (preferably both at the same time) in his mouth.
Hanging out with Dad in the afternoons. Since my return to work the first week in January (which needs to be a blog entry all on its own) Cory has altered his work schedule so that he can be home with Cole two afternoons, which is so wonderful. Check out Mr. Mom, feeding Cole while making dinner. Aw, so proud.
Playing and observing. In the past week we've definitely noticed that Cole has become much more interested in toys and just about everything else. His senses are heightened and he takes time to observe things around him. See photos below of him on his play mat, which he loves, and then with Gem, who he also loves, and his bee (Bizzle). It's so cool to see him "wake up" a little bit more to the world in which we live. The other night I was eating an orange and put a slice up to his nose so that he could smell it. His nose crinkled up a little at first and then he looked at me with big eyes and such a precious smile as if to say "hey, I like that new smell." The other afternoon we were getting ready to go out and I had him in his car seat then threw on a hat and went to pick him up. He looked at my hat with this puzzled expression, then looked at my face, then at my hat again, then smiled. What I imagine him thinking - "Oh, it is you mom. You just look a bit different!" There are many stories that I could add in this section. It's just the coolest thing to get to introduce him to what we all take for granted and what is so new and curious to him.
Getting bigger and stronger. He really enjoys tummy time and also enjoys sitting (with help) and working on standing. His little legs are so strong! We decided to switch pediatricians, so we had an appointment last week to interview a new doctor, Dr. Gamelin. Cole seemed to have a connection with her right away, maybe it was her Canadian accent. At any rate, we all really like her. Since we were there, she just went ahead and did his 4 month check-up (minus the shots). He's super healthy, weighs 15 lbs 1oz, and is 26" long.
Other things that I don't have photos of but are worth mentioning:
- Grunting, lots of grunting, and not just when he needs to fart or poop. He just likes to grunt. It's very manly.
- Exaggerated yawns. You really just need to experience this one to appreciate how precious it is.
Okay, I need to be better about updating this more regularly to avoid this type of barrage of updates. Those of you who have seen Cole recently I think will agree that his little personality is really starting to shine through.
What's new with Cole.
He's discovered that his tongue can makes cool noises. A week ago he was really into raspberries. For several days straight he did continuous raspberries (see photo below), which was funny, even when he did it throughout a client meeting that I had to take him to. Luckily the client has little kids so he didn't seem phased by it at all. These days he seems to be off of raspberries, and has moved to just sticking his tongue out at whatever and whoever happens to be in front of him.
Currently his favorite toy is his hands. It doesn't seem to matter whether his hands are covered with mittens or inside the arm of his pajamas, he wants his hands (preferably both at the same time) in his mouth.
Hanging out with Dad in the afternoons. Since my return to work the first week in January (which needs to be a blog entry all on its own) Cory has altered his work schedule so that he can be home with Cole two afternoons, which is so wonderful. Check out Mr. Mom, feeding Cole while making dinner. Aw, so proud.
Playing and observing. In the past week we've definitely noticed that Cole has become much more interested in toys and just about everything else. His senses are heightened and he takes time to observe things around him. See photos below of him on his play mat, which he loves, and then with Gem, who he also loves, and his bee (Bizzle). It's so cool to see him "wake up" a little bit more to the world in which we live. The other night I was eating an orange and put a slice up to his nose so that he could smell it. His nose crinkled up a little at first and then he looked at me with big eyes and such a precious smile as if to say "hey, I like that new smell." The other afternoon we were getting ready to go out and I had him in his car seat then threw on a hat and went to pick him up. He looked at my hat with this puzzled expression, then looked at my face, then at my hat again, then smiled. What I imagine him thinking - "Oh, it is you mom. You just look a bit different!" There are many stories that I could add in this section. It's just the coolest thing to get to introduce him to what we all take for granted and what is so new and curious to him.
Getting bigger and stronger. He really enjoys tummy time and also enjoys sitting (with help) and working on standing. His little legs are so strong! We decided to switch pediatricians, so we had an appointment last week to interview a new doctor, Dr. Gamelin. Cole seemed to have a connection with her right away, maybe it was her Canadian accent. At any rate, we all really like her. Since we were there, she just went ahead and did his 4 month check-up (minus the shots). He's super healthy, weighs 15 lbs 1oz, and is 26" long.
Other things that I don't have photos of but are worth mentioning:
- Grunting, lots of grunting, and not just when he needs to fart or poop. He just likes to grunt. It's very manly.
- Exaggerated yawns. You really just need to experience this one to appreciate how precious it is.
Okay, I need to be better about updating this more regularly to avoid this type of barrage of updates. Those of you who have seen Cole recently I think will agree that his little personality is really starting to shine through.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Badger Look-alike Meter
The only person who doesn't think Cole looks just like his daddy.
MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Old family photos - Geneology
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Diaper model
I realized that I haven't posted a photo in a while, so I thought I'd share a couple pictures of Cole hanging out in his diaper.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Turning into a morning person
I've never been a morning person. I like to get up slowly (preferably as late as possible) and get ready at a leisurely pace. Well, that has definitely changed since Cole entered our lives. He likes to get up early. Sometimes 4am, which I don't even know if you can consider morning. That's more like the middle of the night. And sometimes more like 6am or 7am, which is much more manageable but still early. If it was anything else waking me up that early, I'd be grumpy. Just ask Cory. But there's just something about a baby in the morning. Once fed, Cole is the happiest little guy you can imagine. He's almost giddy. Lots of smiles and talking. You just can't help but smile yourself. No matter how tired I am, I'm immediately filled with energy. It's the best way to start the day.
This morning Cole got up at 6am, so we had a couple of hours together before I had to head off to work. As part of our normal routine, I was changing his diaper and we were chatting. As he was just lying there in his diaper I started tickling him, which I've done many times before. But this time it was different. He started laughing! It was the cutest thing I've ever heard. A little belly laugh that turned into this chuckle. It's moments like those that make it not so hard to be turning into a morning person.
This morning Cole got up at 6am, so we had a couple of hours together before I had to head off to work. As part of our normal routine, I was changing his diaper and we were chatting. As he was just lying there in his diaper I started tickling him, which I've done many times before. But this time it was different. He started laughing! It was the cutest thing I've ever heard. A little belly laugh that turned into this chuckle. It's moments like those that make it not so hard to be turning into a morning person.
Friday, January 4, 2008
New Years in Sunriver
We have started a wonderful tradition with some close friends of spending New Years in Sunriver. It's several days full of friends, food, fun and this year ... SNOW! Yeah! We were excited to introduce Cole to this experience. So we got over there on Friday night in time to watch the Beavers play in the Emerald Bowl at the Maloney's house. They beat Maryland 21-14, which was a good way to start off the festivities.
Saturday morning Shahnaz and her little helpers made pancakes for breakfast. Thanks, guys, they were delish!
Then we headed outside to enjoy what would be the first encounter with snow for all of the littlest ones - Cole, Rory and Quincy.
Rory got this great sled for Christmas, which was perfect for pulling the babies - and a good workout for the adults!
Check out our snowman.
Saturday afternoon Rob and Keli arrived from Seattle. We ordered pizza for dinner and spent the night hanging out at the house. We had a little bit of excitement when Brittany called to let us know that they had lost power at their house and the electric company said that all of Sunriver would be losing power for an hour. You've never seen a group move so fast to locate candles and get a fire going! Luckily, we kept our power all night so our alternative sources of light weren't needed, but in a way it was kind of fun.
Sunday we spent the morning at home playing and relaxing.
In the afternoon some of us headed into Bend to the Childrens Museum while others hung around the house. That night Cory BBQed burgers, Ginie made a yummy salad, and Shahnaz whipped up some mashed potatoes. Rob got a surge of creativity and decided to see what he could do with snow and mixing bowls. Here's what he came up with (this picture really doesn't do it justice)-- a little snow village scene. It was so cool and the kids loved it. Owen kept saying "Thank you, Rob". Very sweet.
And that was the end of the fun for most of the household. Sunday night half of the household was up most of the night with the stomach flu, which lasted through most of the day Monday. Needless to say, our New Years Eve was a bit tamer that usual! It certainly wasn't the way that we had envisioned ringing in the New Year, but luckily everyone is on the road to recovery now.
Saturday morning Shahnaz and her little helpers made pancakes for breakfast. Thanks, guys, they were delish!
Then we headed outside to enjoy what would be the first encounter with snow for all of the littlest ones - Cole, Rory and Quincy.
Rory got this great sled for Christmas, which was perfect for pulling the babies - and a good workout for the adults!
Check out our snowman.
Saturday afternoon Rob and Keli arrived from Seattle. We ordered pizza for dinner and spent the night hanging out at the house. We had a little bit of excitement when Brittany called to let us know that they had lost power at their house and the electric company said that all of Sunriver would be losing power for an hour. You've never seen a group move so fast to locate candles and get a fire going! Luckily, we kept our power all night so our alternative sources of light weren't needed, but in a way it was kind of fun.
Sunday we spent the morning at home playing and relaxing.
In the afternoon some of us headed into Bend to the Childrens Museum while others hung around the house. That night Cory BBQed burgers, Ginie made a yummy salad, and Shahnaz whipped up some mashed potatoes. Rob got a surge of creativity and decided to see what he could do with snow and mixing bowls. Here's what he came up with (this picture really doesn't do it justice)-- a little snow village scene. It was so cool and the kids loved it. Owen kept saying "Thank you, Rob". Very sweet.
And that was the end of the fun for most of the household. Sunday night half of the household was up most of the night with the stomach flu, which lasted through most of the day Monday. Needless to say, our New Years Eve was a bit tamer that usual! It certainly wasn't the way that we had envisioned ringing in the New Year, but luckily everyone is on the road to recovery now.
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