Daddy was away

Joe was in Ohio all week for work, and luckily, I had help from his mother. She came and stayed all week and took care of Joey during the week so he only had to go to daycare for two very short days. Thanks Pam! When Joe got back, he had a little something for each of us.

A little puppy for Joey

And a t-shirt for me

He's so thoughtful - thanks babe! I think he missed us.

Joey: 4 Months

Joey is 4 months old and weighing in at 12 pounds, 10 ounces and 24.3 inches long. He tolerated his vaccinations much better this time around - not cranky and hardly ran a fever. Maybe next time he won't even notice them.
At four months Joey continues to sleep through the night, going 8-10 hours between feedings. We have been able to get him to bed much early at night - anywhere between 8:30 and 10:30, depending on his feeding schedule for the day.

Joey is very verbal. He loves to talk to us, his toys, himself - anything that will listen. It's such a beautiful sound to hear. He is a very happy baby. He cries very little, really only when he's hungry and every once in a while when his diaper is dirty. He laughs a lot and is starting to anticipate us doing things - like tickling and raspberrying him.

Bath time has become a lot more fun, as he sits upright in the tub now and splashes. He kicks his feet a lot and seems to enjoy it more and more. I think bath toys are right around the corner.

Joey continues to enjoy his playmat - grabbing at the toys - and loves his jumperoo. He is so close to being able to touch the ground. Just a little more weight on him, and I think he'll be there.

Cereal Time!

Tonight marked a milestone for Joey - his first try at cereal! He did a really good job and was pretty funny.

Here are before and after shots.

Nice and clean - he has no clue what's about to happen

This is a "stop taking pictures and give me more" face

And a video, of course.

So close...

His little feet are just an inch or two from the ground. So close! I think he's getting a little anxious. This little boy's world will be rocked once he figures out he can bounce and jump in this thing. I can't wait!

Rattle time

Joey and I spent a fabulous Friday night at home together. I caught a little video of him on his playmat seriously playing with his rattle. And to answer a couple of questions, yes it's January and yes my son is in a short sleeved onesie with no pants or socks. It was seriously hot today! The house was holding steady at 72* at 9:00 pm. I hope this doesn't mean it will be 115* this summer, but we are enjoying it for now.

Mr. Giggles

Joey laughed for the first time on New Year's Eve. I have been trying since then to get it on video. Every time I grab the camera, he looks at me like I'm crazy and stops doing whatever he was doing. Tonight I became impatient and decided a little tickling would get the video I've been trying to hard to get.

Hanging with Daddy

We have spent the last couple of weeks really trying to get into our routine. With both Joe and I working and Joey heading to Miss Barbara's house during the day, we try to cherish as much time as we can as a family. Tonight Joey and daddy were hanging out on the playmat having a little chat.

Nursery Update - New Tin Signs

We recently hung 3 more tin signs in Joey's room - thanks to Uncle Ben & Aunt Shannon. They are pretty cool!

Alert and Happy

Every day we notice Joey is a little more alert and aware. He's really into his "keys" the little set of rings. Everything is starting to make its way into his mouth, especially his hand. He's just an inch or two away from being able to touch the ground in his jumperoo - and when he does, watch out!

Baby's Best Friend

Whether she cares to admit it or not, Bailey is obsessed with Joey...he is perhaps her best friend. She so kindly leaves her new Kong Wubba toy (indestructible soft Kong toy) on his playmat right next to him. She is rarely more than 2 feet away from him. It's the cutest thing in the world, I have to admit. We'll see how she responds when the little man is mobile, but for now...we'll take it.

Happy New Year!

What a difference a year makes...

New Year's Eve 2010

New Year's Eve 2011

We spent the evening in with our little man. He was fast asleep and in his bed well before midnight so Joe and I rang in the New Year and headed to bed shortly after midnight. I spent the evening with my two favorite guys - what better way to start the New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!