Rollin'

I have been working very hard with Mommy and it paid off.  I rolled all by myself.  No help, no pushes, no guiding hands.....I got frustrated because Mommy kept putting me on my tummy and I decided to do something about it.

All I can say is that it was a big mistake to roll over because now Mommy and Daddy are going to have high expectations.  Oh well.  After all the excitement died down Mommy and I headed to Aidan's school for his Halloween Parade.  It was a little intense with all the kids and costumes.  I hung in there for most of the party then we headed back home early. 

Annikin Skywalker

After a cat nap we headed outside for a picture in our costumes.  The only problem is that I have been growing so much that my costume no longer fit.  So I was pretty unhappy in my pictures.  I was so lucky to have Aidan there to help calm me down.

Thankful

It's amazing how things seem to work out sometimes.  Today was a very difficult day!!!  Thanks so much to Tracey for having Aidan over to play all day.  It allowed Mommy and Daddy to focus all of their attention on me.  For some reason I couldn't sleep today and spent most of the day crying because I was so overtired.  Poor Mommy and Daddy...they tried everything to try to calm me down....walks, swing time, bouncy chair, holding me, putting me down, but noting seemed to do the trick.

That is until 5:30.  Something changed at 5:30.  I was sitting in my swing trying to listen to Aidan sing and Mommy came and go all up in my space making funny faces.  Well I just couldn't help myself and started to laugh.  A full on belly laugh.  Mommy started yelling at Daddy to record it but it was over as usual.  The second I see a camera I stop whatever cuteness I'm doing and stare.

Per my Pediatricians recommendation Mommy and Daddy pulled the high chair out of the basement and set it up at the table.  She is wanting me to be involved in more social interactions.  With many towels to help support me I joined my family, sitting in my own chair for dinner.  Aidan asked that I sit next to him so he could sing to me and help me grab onto my toys.  I have been grabbing my toys more over the past 2 days.  I don't grab toys like other babies my age, I tend to just loop my thumb over them but everyone seems really happy about that. 

I finally fell asleep and we are hoping for a good night.  We are thankful that a day that started out so difficult turned out to be so wonderful... we are thankful for the little things. 

Missing Montana

Well today was bitter sweet......we had to leave Montana but are returning home to our beds.  Daddy went home early to work so we were missing him as well.  The flight home was much better than the flight to MT despite the hour plus delay.  As you can tell I slept on Aunt Destin most of the flight.

Back to my schedule tomorrow.  Daddy heard back from my doctor today and he is thinking the arching back and head turning (which look very similar to my past seizures) is reflux.  I had to start supplementing my milk with formula while traveling so we are thinking that might be the issue.  Mommy and Daddy are to keep a close eye on me for the nest several weeks.  So far we are to keep up with my plan to see the doctor after the holidays and have an EEG if concerns change.

Montana

I'm loving Montana.  I have really been struggling with tummy issues over the past several days.  The benefit of this you ask......well every time I cry Aunt Destin makes a mad dash for me, scoops me up, and the bouncing begins.  I have spent very little time over the past few days not in her love grip.

So what does one do in Montana you might ask.  Well since I'm having such a tough go at it I just snuggle with everyone from Mommy to Aidan.

So what does Aidan do in Montana......well he helps Papou prepare for winter by stocking up on wood.....

Help helps Papou and Uncle Widg stock up on wood for friends.....

He takes a break and goes fishing......

 Checks out bear scat to see what the bear has been eating, telling us where he has been...

Takes nature walks.....

Reads books about Montana stuff...........

Aidan is much busier, but I did venture out on my last day........

During all the excitement Mommy and Daddy began to notice some concerning behaviors.  It seems things began to change around the time I stopped one of my medications and I got the croup.  We have a call into my doctor to see what we should be doing or looking for. 

Lets hope all goes well on our return to Denver tomorrow.  It seems they are expecting 6-12 inches of snow.....I'm excited to see my first snow.

Mommy is helping me with the Blog.

Birthday Surprise

Well it has been in the planning stage for awhile.  Papou turned 70 today!!!!

So to surprise him Mommy, Daddy, Aidan, Aunt Destin, Uncle Widg and yes me too......all hopped on a plane yesterday and headed off to Montana.  After much consulting with my doctors and having emergency medications with us I took my first plane ride.  As with most babies I had good and not so good moments (related to my tummy) on the plane.

We landed and Marmee and Papou's friends Rusty and Lynn picked up and we headed off to their house.  After getting settled and setting up the house Marmee and Papou came over for what they thought we to be a simple "pre" birthday dinner with friends.  Well Surprise, Surprise!!!!  Mommy says there is noting like being able to surprise Marmee who is always in the know.

I have decided I love Montana.  I can sit and stare out the window and watch birds, snuggle with all my favorite people, and watch the fire in the fire place.

Today was cold and rainy so we all took it easy and watched the LSU game.  Thanks to Emily I have my LSU head gear on and am rockin' it. 

Papou I didn't know you watched football with your eyes closed!!

 After watching an exciting win by Michigan State (yes I support Daddy's team as well) we had a Marshmallows roast with Aidan....

Photo of Mommy by Aidan

Photo by Aidan

Bring on the Marshmallows!!!

Check-up

Well what an adventure.....we all (even Cisco since he cannot be left alone) loaded up in the car this morning and headed over to the pediatrician's office.  As Mommy and Daddy suspected I'm growing like a weed.  Once again vaccines were on the agenda and there has much discussion of which ones, if any, etc, etc.  After all that Aidan go his flu shot and tried to show me how being boys gt shots.  There were tears but they were immediately forgotten after stickers and a snack were mentioned.  Dr. S told Mommy that the nurses at Rose (the hospital where I was born) still ask about me and want to see pictures.  Guess that gives Mommy something to focus on for the next few days. 

I didn't get much of a chance to nap today, with my check-up, PT, and having to go with Mommy to get Aidan from school.  The result.......I became hysterical this evening, to the point that Mommy and Daddy became very worried.  After a very difficult couple of hours i finally passed out from exhaustion.  Mommy and I are trying to come with with a plan where I can stay at home while she goes to get Aidan from school......it's just to much for me and right when I should be napping.

Night all.

Just call me Shooter

Waiting to Poop!!!

Headed off to Children's Hospital for my Barium Enema.  The nurse and Radiologist said they wished every baby did as good as I did.  I smiled and talked during the entire thing.  After they were done there was a lot of waiting......waiting for everything they put in to come out.

Yes, out it came....it "shot" out.  Mommy and the Nurse couldn't move fast enough.  After multiple towels, diapers, etc. we were on our way home.  After a long nap, many more diaper changes ensued.  Mommy lost count after 15.  Guess we are going to buy more diapers tomorrow.  Well this was not enough to keep me from my exercises.....

Now we just have to wait for a phone call from the doctor to see what is going on and why I can't poop on my own.

Working hard

So today was like many days.  No schedule, many power naps, fussing if I don't get fed every 1-2 hours, and spending time trying to get someone to hold me.  Today I watched Mommy go through my clothes.  It seems like I am growing like a weed.  I'm 5.5 months and am officially in 9 month clothes.  Mommy spends a good deal of time switching my clothes around since I'm growing so fast.  Mommy and I decided to take a break from moving clothes around and went outside to get some fresh air while the boys were out.

I did not want to have my picture taken today.

Since I didn't want my pic taken Mommy said I needed to practice rolling over.....I protested!!!!!

So Mommy put me back on my back and I found my new love.....my thumb.

After much pleading I finally let Mommy take a picture.

You can tell when I'm having a high stress day as I clinch my fists together.  It's really hard for someone to open them....my tone was pretty high today and Mommy and Daddy are not sure why.

All that aside Mommy and I worked on sitting......

There was a face plant immediately after this pic was taken, but I am OK.

Then there was an "airplane ride".  I like doing this as it takes the pressure off my tummy and helps me move my gas on out.

I tried to hold some of my toys but because my fists were so tight today it made it very difficult for me to hold one for more than a few seconds.

 Daddy and Aidan finally came back home and rescued me from Mommy trying to make me do exercises. 

OOPS...........I guess all that time on my tummy really does help me get the gas out.  Sorry Aidan :)