Achievements so far:- Makes alternating "aaa" and "goo" sounds. Jerry says he is saying "Al Gore." hmmm. This cooing occurs in a conversation pattern if another person talks back--he coos, waits, listens to adult talk, then coos again. Brings sunshine to my soul to hear his cutie communication attempts.
- Purposefully engages people with smiling; smiles at inanimate objects if they appear interesting to him
- Grabs toy and brings to mouth (also sucks on his hands a lot to self-soothe)(yay for that because he still isn't fond of binkies as hard as we have tried to make him like them)
- Head turns to look at noises (blender terrifies him, but the vacuum is ok)
- Can lift shoulders and head while on tummy--maintains position for several minutes and is able to look around a bit in this pose
- Rolls from back to tummy (if on a soft surface like our pillow-top mattress)
- Still knows how to take a bottle! We'd stopped having him take one for a couple weeks and I worried he might have lost the skill, so a couple days ago we whipped one out of the freezer, and then again gave him a bottle last night. He likes any nipple regardless of what it is made of, as long as there is milk coming out. =)
We are really rejoicing in our posterity. Parenthood gets more fun everyday, and also a little more challenging as Little's needs grow in complexity. If he was crying, we used to be able to say "he either needs food or a diaper change" and be correct 99% of the time. But now he cries and it takes a few minutes sometimes to figure out what he wants. For instance, sometimes he just wants to be put in an upright position, propped against a couple pillows, so he can look around better. Or sometimes he wants to be cuddled. He has definite emotional and social needs beyond the basic physical care. I hope we can keep giving him our best.
And that's the 2 month rundown.
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I agree, our little butterball has a congenial demeanor. Thanks for the update for proud grandparents of Little!
What a darling fat kid! Love those dimply baby bodies. Yum yum yum I want to eat your son!
You guys are so cute! Sounds like Little is doing great. We could never get Hyrum to take a pacifier, which now that I think about it was a blessing in disguise. I've never seen a 2 year old with such straight teeth. Parenthood is a wonderful thing.
so my little guy would not take a binky for a little over two months but I stuck with it. Everyone kept telling me if he didn't take it in the first 2 weeks he wouldn't but now he loves it and it is a life saver in sacrament mtgs, and at night so don't give up yet he'll get it. He is way cute and you are rightfully proud!
He is so darling! And YOU are such a great Mommy. I can just tell.
Exciting! It goes by fast huh? You guys make great parents!
Wow...he is a big boy! He will be caught up to Holly in a few months at the rate he is going. It sounds like he is a pretty smart and strong boy too. I'm impressed that he is rolling over at 2 months! Enjoy all the little moments.
sounds like Brock at that age. he is so cute. how are you enjoying your new place???
How often do you do 'tummy time' with him?
Little gets tummy time each day, mostly at random times. Whenever he is in a mood that seems both happy and energetic I try it. I think wearing him in the baby carriers helps him with head control too, because it offers less support than when he sits in his carseat, bouncer, or swing.
oh! you guys are such a beautiful family! Do you still live in the same ward? We are coming back for a visit on the 17th! It would be so fun to see you.
I'm so impressed by his neck and upper body strength! Rachel can hold her head up, but that's about it. And they're only a few days apart. Good work, Mommy! :)
I actually think his strength is less due to anything I am doing, and more related to the fact that his head is only in the 50% range, while his body is hitting the upper limits of size for his age. So that makes it a lot easier to lift a disproportionately small head when compared to normal babies that are more bobble-headed. Maybe Rachel is more in the latter category? =)
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