Growing Fast

I've always been bad at keeping a journal and I thought a blog would be easier. As you can see from the date of my last post I was wrong. It's amazing how fast life can go by. Everyday I would think that I needed to update my blog and then that day would pass and I would think the same thing the next day. Well, the next day turned into 2 months.

We've had so much change these last couple of months I don't even know where to start. The other day Nathan and I were watching the videos we have of Gideon from Christmas and couldn't believe how much he has changed. He was so tiny and quiet. He is such a talker now, I can't even imagine what he'll be like when he actually knows words.

We've had 2 doctor's appointments since Christmas. He had to get shots at both of them and I was really nervous. He did great both times and was asleep before we left the office. I was happy before the second visit because I knew he only needed 2 shots. When we got there my doctor informed me that the nurse had given him the Hep A shot last time instead of the Hep B and he would, in fact, need 3 shots this time. I wasn't really happy with the nurse. I mean, what if her mistake was something really harmful? I would think they would pay more attention to what they're doing since that is their job.

Other than that we've been pretty healthy. Gideon had a touch of RSV but nothing serious. He was over it in just a few days and we're now back to normal. He has just about learned to roll over from his back to belly and is getting better at sitting up by himself. He has started making these cute raspberry sounds and has started to develop an attitude. At first he made the sound just because he could. Now he makes it when he doesn't want something, i.e. pacifier or food in his mouth. Unfortunately he let's me know about the food after I've already put some in there so we usually both end up with some rice cereal on us. We're just getting in to the cereal and it's been pretty fun to see his expression. At first he thought I was trying to torture him but he now realizes that it's actually food. I can't believe we're already to the point of him eating food. He has grown so fast and it amazes me to see all his changes. He is becoming such a big boy and is starting to be so independent. I already miss my little baby but I look forward to each new day and seeing what new thing he will discover today. Oh, by the way, today he discovered his feet. The first time he grabbed them he looked at his feet, then at me with a confused look on his face and then back at his feet. I think he thought I was doing it. I just love that kid.

Christmas

We had a very nice Christmas here in Kansas City. It was our first Christmas with Gideon and we were really excited to spend it together as a family. Gideon gave us his first present by letting us sleep in until about 8:00 am. Sadly that is our sleeping in nowadays. We all got up and got our stocking first; Nathan started eating chocolate very quickly. We then taped Gideon opening his presents, with our help of course. He got diapers and wipes from both sets of Grandparents, some socks and clothes from his great-grandma and some movies and clothes from mommy and daddy. He didn't really seem that interested since he fell asleep soon after but we think he had a very nice first Christmas.

Nathan and I got lots of nice presents also. We got some new games, towels, books, movies and other goodies that we really enjoy. Nathan was really excited to open his presents.

My favorite present I think would have to be the sling I got from my mom. Gideon loves it and it really helps him calm down and he really likes taking naps in it during the day. Plus, it's great while shopping because I actually have hands and a cart to put things in. We use it a lot during church also.

We were pretty lazy the first part of the day. Aroubd 2:00 we headed out to have dinner with some friends. We had a great ham dinner and had a lot of fun talking with them. They have a 4 month old little boy that's about the same size as Gideon. It was a lot of fun seeing the differences between them. Oh, and just to keep you updated, Gideon weighed a whopping 14 lbs, 11 oz. this week. 5 more and he will have doubled his birth weight. I guess we'll be reaching that by 10 weeks. Nathan and I tried to measure him and he was right around 24". What a big boy. He is already wearing 3-6 month clothes. He is starting to have great neck control and loves looking around at everything. He smiles and coos and likes to "talk" with us a lot. He is sleeping better during the night and we usually get about a 4-5 hour stretch of sleep. I was just starting to think I would be tired for the rest of my life. He is growing so fast and becoming such a big boy that I feel like I can't keep up. Every day he does something new and keeps surprising us. Here is a picture of him sitting up, with assistance, of course.

Christmas Eve

Well, it's Christmas Eve and I don't really have too much to update. We received some snow last night so it looks like we'll be having a white Christmas. Unless we get a sudden heat wave, which really wouldn't upset me too much. I don't like the cold much. Nathan is off work today and we're having some nice family time. Gideon has been talking quite a bit today and we've been trying to get it on camera. He'll coo and laugh a ton right up until we get the video camera going and then he'll just look at it. I think babies have an internal mechanism that tells them when their parents are trying to show them off and then they just stop. I kept telling Nathan we look like idiots on the camera cooing and trying to get him to laugh as he just looks at us like we're stupid. Great memories. I promise, though, that he is starting his baby talk and has some wonderful smiles throughout the day. I love that he's recognizing us. There is nothing better than getting him up in the morning and having him smile first thing.Nathan and I are excited for Gideon's first Christmas. He likes looking at the lights on the tree but unfortunately he won't be unwrapping his own gifts. I'm sure Nathan will be more than happy to help him since he's been asking for about a week if we can open presents. Silly guy.Oh, I also took Gideon to get weighed yesterday. He is now up to 14lbs .6oz. He's slowing down since he only gained 10 oz. this week. The lactation consultant told the group that babies should typically double their birth weight by 6 months. Gideon wieghed 7 1/2 lbs when he was born and is now 8 1/2 weeks. I'm afraid to see what he'll weigh at 6 months. He's definitely outgrowing some clothes that I thought he would still be in at this age. There is a couple in our ward here that has a 4 month out that weighs about the same as Gideon or maybe even a little less. We tried to measure him this morning and he was about 23" long. I can't believe how fast he's growing. We'll probably be posting new pictures after Christmas. He has a cute "First Christmas" outfit from Grandma Theresa that he looks so cute in. Hopefully he won't grow too much overnight and outgrow it.