You've Been Holding Out on Me!!!

So, after some success with the rice cereal over the past 3 or so weeks, Kim and I decided it was time to add some flavor into the lil dude's diet! We introduced apples to Michael last night. Of course, after almost 5 months of bland formula and even more bland rice cereal, we weren't sure how he would like some flavor... Our question was quickly answered.

Kim picked Michael up early from daycare the other day and he was feeling warm...a 102 temp! So, after some Tylenol and a couple of conversations with the doctor, we took lil dude in. He has the start of an ear infection, this time in his right ear. He is doing fine though, still his normal happy self (as you can see from the video). We can't believe that he is only a couple of days away from being 5 months old (blog soon to come)! oh, by the way... 18lbs 13oz... Not kidding about the "eating us out of house and home..." I think he'll be ready to pitch for me by districts!

Love to you all!!!

Kim, Mike, and Michael

Ah, forget it! Where's my thumb???

Chatting With Mommy

CEREAL!!!!

For a few weeks, Michael has been very interested in watching Mommy and Daddy eat! He opens his mouth at the right time and giggles with anticipation as we raise our food to our mouths. At his 4 month check-up, we got the okay to get started on some yummy rice cereal!

We decided to do our once a day feeding between his 4:30ish bottle and his night-night bottle. When it is bottle time, Michael WANTS his baba and wouldn't want to mess with the spoon just yet. The first couple of nights, the lil dude wasn't too terribly interested. I think that we waited to closely to bottle time. But, the third night was a great success! Although he made nasty faces, he took the cereal and swallowed quite well. It has still been hit or miss, but Michael is doing all the right things as he gets used to moving the food to the back of his mouth and swallowing. He is growing up WAY too quickly!!!

4 month stats :)

Michael turned 4 months on December 27th! He is HUGE! Here are his 4 month stats:

17 lbs 10 oz... 95th % for weight
25 inches long... 50th % for height
17 inches for his head... 75th %

-Michael rolled over from his stomach to his back once, but doesn't seem too interested in doing it again. His look post rollover was scared and then the tears followed:) He seems more interested in trying to army crawl.

-He did begin scootching on his back also... with purpose! If he sees something he wants, he tries to go for it but ends up going in circles for now :)

-Michael LOVES his kisses from us. He is starting to kiss back... nice and open mouth... and sometimes with tongue! He talks ALL the time! The only time he is quiet it when he is sleeping. At his 4 month check up, he talked Dr. Harrell's ear off and then gave a stern talking to the nurse after his shots.

-He continues to be the happiest baby EVER. He smiles and giggles constantly.

-He has discovered his hands and feet. He loves to hold things... and then shove them in his mouth :)

-LOVES patty-cake!

-Rarely wakes up screaming for his bottle anymore. Always has a smile on his face when we go into get him, and then the talking begins!

-So far, he loves everybody, especially Auntie Amanda when she comes to stay! Doesn't mind being passed around though.


Favorite toys/things to do include:

-Playmat of course!

-The swing.

-His learning puppy and blue blanket puppy.

-VHI videos and Ducktales DVDs

-His best bud Bluey (the elephant on his mat)

-His GATOR football!

-Staring at Mamaw and Papaw on Skype

-Playing with his girlfriend Brooklyn at daycare

-Last but not least... snuggling with Mommy and Daddy!

Lots of love from Michael and us:)