Ashton had his two month check-up this week. He had to get several shots which he took like a champ - even the nurse commented how brave he was. He packed on the pounds this past month and now weighs 10lbs 11oz, jumping into the 50th percentile for weight (from the 25th percentile last month). He's now nearly two feet tall (if he could stand of course!), which puts him in the 50th percentile for height also (down from 75th percentile last month). In other words, he's perfectly proportioned! Our little string bean has grown into a darling little butter bean!
It's only appropriate then that 'Bean' is one of his many nicknames. We call him any variety of nicknames ranging from 'Bean', 'Beanie Baby', 'Babycake', 'Cake', 'Bugaboo', 'Babypotamous', 'Bird', 'Lil' Squirt', 'Little Man', 'Cheeks Taylor', 'Worm', and 'Mr. Wiggles' to name a few. I started shortening Ashton to 'A' at times, but realized I sound Canadian when doing so, 'How are you doing, A'? Makes me giggle everytime...
He's really become much more interactive over the past month also. He makes lots of funny faces including sticking out his tongue, giving the stink eye, furrowing his brow and offering up gummy grins to melt your heart. He's especially smiley in the morning, which makes waking up so much more tolerable. He loves his activity mat and looking at his reflection in the mirror. He's holding his head up pretty well also but you still have to watch out for some erratic 'Bobble Head Baby' episodes. He also loves music and will often sing (or coo) along. One of my favorite developments is that he will now put his arms around your neck - it's the sweetest thing, like a little baby hug.
Sleep-wise, things are also starting to improve. He has given us 4 nights (yes, we are counting!)where he has slept 5 hours in a row - woo hoo! Hopefully, he'll start stringing those 5 hour nights together into a pattern soon. He's sleeping in his own room now too. Such a big boy...(sniff, sniff).
We've also started going to Baby Yoga, which has been great for both of us. We get to do some yoga and learn some fun new songs to sing and at the end, Ashton gets a baby massage. It's a tough life, right?
Needless to say, I'm not looking forward to my return to work next month. I've loved being home with my little man and have so enjoyed our time together and getting to know him. We love you Ashton Trex!
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| Popster (my dad) wants to know if you're going to be a lefty. |
We took advantage of a few nice days in Cleveland this month!
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| Looking like such a big boy! |
Chilling by the fire with Daddy.
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| Tummy time with Wally the Whale |
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| Cutest lifeguard (even with my grandpa pants)! |
Love,
K & J
