This morning I walked into Ollie's room because I heard him stirring and, what to my wonder, he was sitting up in his crib!
He's still going strong with sleeping through the night. I could get used to this...In fact, I AM getting used to this. :-)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Block Party
Today the weather was gorgeous so we took a walk around the block and ended up at our neighborhood park. Ollie totally enjoyed the stroller ride, watching the trees and birds, and watching his big brother Merrit tool around on his trike.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
My Good Friend, Brandie
Here's my good friend, Brandie, with Ollie. I've known Brandie since I was pregnant with Merrit (she was pregnant with her youngest, Sam, at the same time). A cool coincidence...Sam and Ollie share the same birthday.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Four out of Five Nights in a Row!!
For the last four out of five nights, Roo has slept from 9:30 to 6:30. Wahooooo!!
He's still falling asleep in my arms, nursing. Then I move him to his crib, where he sleeps all night. For naps, though, I'm trying to work with him on lying down in his crib awake and seeing if he can put himself to sleep.
Baby steps, as they say. For now, I'm thrilled that, at least with respect to those sleepless newborn nights, there's a light at the end of the tunnel!
He's still falling asleep in my arms, nursing. Then I move him to his crib, where he sleeps all night. For naps, though, I'm trying to work with him on lying down in his crib awake and seeing if he can put himself to sleep.
Baby steps, as they say. For now, I'm thrilled that, at least with respect to those sleepless newborn nights, there's a light at the end of the tunnel!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Our Little Inchworm
It's not exactly crawling, but it's getting there. I guess it's "pre-crawling."
Ollie can't quite coordinate the arms with the legs but he's got the two isolated movements going: Upper body and lower body. Or maybe he's just doing yoga, it kinda looks like that, too. :-)
Move 1. Cobra Pose. Head and shoulders up, arms straight. Probably reaching for some toy that we've put just out of reach to coax him on.
Move 2. Downward-Facing Dog Pose. Tailbone up in the air, legs straightened, and head down. He'll work those feet, trying to move forward but, alas, the arms and shoulders aren't cooperating.
He'll get it one of these days. Before you know it, he'll be tearing through the house on all fours.
Time to babyproof those cabinets, Daddy!
Ollie can't quite coordinate the arms with the legs but he's got the two isolated movements going: Upper body and lower body. Or maybe he's just doing yoga, it kinda looks like that, too. :-)
Move 1. Cobra Pose. Head and shoulders up, arms straight. Probably reaching for some toy that we've put just out of reach to coax him on.
Move 2. Downward-Facing Dog Pose. Tailbone up in the air, legs straightened, and head down. He'll work those feet, trying to move forward but, alas, the arms and shoulders aren't cooperating.
He'll get it one of these days. Before you know it, he'll be tearing through the house on all fours.
Time to babyproof those cabinets, Daddy!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Rice Cereal Madness
Ollie is definitely getting the hang of eating cereal from the spoon now. Less spitting, spewing, and sputtering.
Daddy and Merrit got in on the fun today. This series of photos needs to be titled "Rice Cereal Madness."
Daddy and Merrit got in on the fun today. This series of photos needs to be titled "Rice Cereal Madness."
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Cousin Page's Graduation
We celebrated Page's graduation from UNC. She and her new hubby hosted a little gathering for the family at their very-cute apartment.
I wish I'd taken more pictures...here are the only ones I managed to snap. The guest of honor isn't even in the pics. Bad Aunt Mir, bad!
Cousin Tyler looks soooooooo bored!
Aunt Rita, Nanny, and Ollie talk with family at the party.
Oops, Ollie's shoe came off!
Then We Spent the Day with Clyde and Delores
After the graduation, Nanny and Papa spent the rest of the day, the night, and part of Monday at our house getting their "grandkid fix."
Nanny gets in on the rice cereal action. Mmm, mmm.
"Open wide."
Nanny is probably going to kill me for posting pictures of her in her PJs, but here goes...!
Merrit has become quite the comedian lately. Hmmm...
I wish I'd taken more pictures...here are the only ones I managed to snap. The guest of honor isn't even in the pics. Bad Aunt Mir, bad!
Cousin Tyler looks soooooooo bored!
Aunt Rita, Nanny, and Ollie talk with family at the party.
Oops, Ollie's shoe came off!
Then We Spent the Day with Clyde and Delores
After the graduation, Nanny and Papa spent the rest of the day, the night, and part of Monday at our house getting their "grandkid fix."
Nanny gets in on the rice cereal action. Mmm, mmm.
"Open wide."
Nanny is probably going to kill me for posting pictures of her in her PJs, but here goes...!
Merrit has become quite the comedian lately. Hmmm...
Friday, May 9, 2008
We Visited Donger and Family
Merrit, Ollie, and I drove to Winston-Salem yesterday for a two-day trip to see our friends, the Hills.
"Donger" as she has lovingly been referred to (by me) since...oh, about seventh grade...flew in from California to visit her mom Candy, sister Dianne, brother-in-law Tim, and nephews, Evan and Eric. With her so close by, we just had to drive over and spend a couple of days catching up with her.
Here we are, hanging out at Dianne and Tim's house...
Dawn and Ollie meet for the first time. :-)
Eric is usually "the baby"...but he handled having Ollie horn in on his territory quite well!
Candy LOVES babies! Kiss kiss.
Ollie must just sense that he's in loving arms...he goes in for the snuggle right off the bat!
Playing with his toes in his carseat.
We Spent the Night
Before we hit the hay, we squeezed in just a little more playing...
Candy and Ollie playing together.
In our PJs and ready for bed.
And the Next Morning We Picked Strawberries
All of us headed over to the local pick-your-own strawberry farm. Mmm...
Evan and Merrit at the strawberry fields.
Ollie just watched from the shade of his carseat.
Merrit is an expert berry-picker; I'm sure he'll teach Ollie one day.
For a kid, Merrit shows such discipline; he hardly eats ANY while we pick!
The best part was the hot-from-the-oven shortcake, fresh strawberries, and vanilla ice cream we all ate when we got back home.
"Donger" as she has lovingly been referred to (by me) since...oh, about seventh grade...flew in from California to visit her mom Candy, sister Dianne, brother-in-law Tim, and nephews, Evan and Eric. With her so close by, we just had to drive over and spend a couple of days catching up with her.
Here we are, hanging out at Dianne and Tim's house...
Dawn and Ollie meet for the first time. :-)
Eric is usually "the baby"...but he handled having Ollie horn in on his territory quite well!
Candy LOVES babies! Kiss kiss.
Ollie must just sense that he's in loving arms...he goes in for the snuggle right off the bat!
Playing with his toes in his carseat.
We Spent the Night
Before we hit the hay, we squeezed in just a little more playing...
Candy and Ollie playing together.
In our PJs and ready for bed.
And the Next Morning We Picked Strawberries
All of us headed over to the local pick-your-own strawberry farm. Mmm...
Evan and Merrit at the strawberry fields.
Ollie just watched from the shade of his carseat.
Merrit is an expert berry-picker; I'm sure he'll teach Ollie one day.
For a kid, Merrit shows such discipline; he hardly eats ANY while we pick!
The best part was the hot-from-the-oven shortcake, fresh strawberries, and vanilla ice cream we all ate when we got back home.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Sigh - Restless Nights Are Back Again
Oh well, it was nice while it lasted. Roo didn't sleep through the night last night, but if the few previous nights are any indication, I think we're getting there.
Just hang in there, Mommy, hang in there...
Just hang in there, Mommy, hang in there...
Monday, May 5, 2008
Rice Cereal
Roo started eating a little rice cereal this week.
Here's a recent "mealtime excerpt"...
Roo eyes the incoming spoon, grabs it with his hands, and pulls it toward his face eagerly (not always hitting his mouth, of course!). Accompanying grunts and hungry sounds ensue. Mike says: "If you eat like your brother, I'm going to have to get another job."
Here's a recent "mealtime excerpt"...
Roo eyes the incoming spoon, grabs it with his hands, and pulls it toward his face eagerly (not always hitting his mouth, of course!). Accompanying grunts and hungry sounds ensue. Mike says: "If you eat like your brother, I'm going to have to get another job."
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Jer and Kara Visit
Our good friends, Jer and Kara, came over this weekend to hang out. Jer and Mike played guitar on the back deck while Merrit and Kara roasted marshmellows. Ollie just watched from his exersaucer. Thanks for a great evening together, Jer and Kara.
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