Today it's snowing. Yesterday it snowed, too, and the day before. There's about 3 inches on the ground. From our living room window we can see the neighborhood kids making snowmen in the park across the street. We are cozy in our apartment, drinking Starbucks coffee that my parents brought over, and not planning to go out at all today!
It's been a long week. Wallet stolen, trouble at work, wheel lock put on our car, pulled over and threatened with a fine and going to court because of a late registration. Plus, Solomon stopped sleeping through the night. Yup, the ten days of bliss were short-lived. For the past 3 days Solomon has been eating non-stop and waking up often during the night to eat or otherwise drive us crazy. Not sure whether this is another growth spurt or whether Solomon is trying to tell us he's ready for real food! I'm going to give it another couple of days and see what happens. I was thinking that I'm not quite ready to start with real food with him, and was planning to wait another month or so. But, Solomon has been about a month ahead with all other developmental milestones, so it wouldn't be surprising if he needs to eat a little earlier, too.
Solomon's latest trick is catapulting himself backwards while he is on the changing table or, lying anywhere for that matter. He pushes off with his feet and literally raises his entire body off the table into the air and then back down again a couple of inches back. Diaper changing is getting pretty tricky, as you can imagine.
These days, Solomon has become a pro at rolling over. There's only one problem. He can't roll back over yet. And seeing as how he doesn't really LIKE being on his stomach, he gets frustrated really easily. I actually think the frustration comes from the fact that he can't GET anywhere. He's unhappy on his back (and he is constantly in a "sit-up" position, as if trying to actually sit up) and he's unhappy on his stomach because he wants to crawl and he just doesn't have the strength yet. He is most happy sitting on someone's lap where he can see what is happening around him. But even that becomes frustrating for him, because he really seems to want to get around on his own.
He is still fascinated by silverware. And plates and bowls. He watches people eat with amazement and wonder. And jealousy, I think!
Oh, by the way, Scoggins was quite upset with me for omitting a certain picture of Solomon, Scoggins and my Dad last time I posted. Scoggins would like it be known that Solomon, at the tender age of (almost) 4 months experienced his first catacomb adventure. While in the town of Jajce, we stumbled upon a series of catacombs from the year 600AD. It was pretty cool. It was difficult to get a good picture down there, but you get the idea.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Catchin' Up
Well, I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I have an excuse....my parents were in town! My mom and dad came over for two weeks to visit us, and especially Solomon. It was a great two weeks. We spent leisurely days together, taking walks (when it wasn't raining), seeing friends, but mostly just playing with Solomon. We also took a day trip to a nearby medieval town and had an early thanksgiving dinner with Mark and Cindi Phipps. Mom and Dad brought Solomon a musical kick and play bouncy seat which he absolutely adores and I had ordered all of Solomon's winter clothes from Old Navy which they brought over as well.
While they were here Solomon learned all sorts of new things:
1. He learned to roll over! Yup, Mom saw him do it first and then we all saw him a few more times. Funny thing is, he really doesn't enjoy being on his stomach so after he gets there, he's sort of like, hey, why did I do that?
2. Solomon started sleeping through the night AND going to bed earlier! There had been times in the past when he'd sleep a long stretch or two, but nothing very consistent. But now, he goes to bed at 9pm and doesn't wake up until 7 or 7:30am! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!
3. Although he doesn't really love it, Solomon is spending more and more time on his stomach and he is really getting good at lifting up his upper body. He also isn't content anymore to just lie on the ground on his back. He is always actually lifting his upper body up (as in a sit-up) in order to actually try to sit. Crazy little man.
4. Because he doesn't like to lie down anymore, Solomon has graduated to the big boy part of the stroller. No more little infant carrier attachment. Now, when we go on walks, Solomon can basically sit up more and see out, which he just loves. He can see more than just the tops of the trees, the sky, and mommy's face!
On another note, I started working out a few weeks ago and am feeling pretty good. I guess that plus more sleep is really giving me more energy, which is a much needed change! It's still a challenge to find the time in my day to work out while watching Solomon, too. (He still doesn't take long naps, anywhere from 30 min. to one hour). But I'm managing to work out three times a week, which is better than nothing.
Anyway, that's it in a nutshell. Scoggins will soon post some video we've taken over the last couple of weeks. But until then, I've posted some new pics from Mom and Dad's visit.
While they were here Solomon learned all sorts of new things:
1. He learned to roll over! Yup, Mom saw him do it first and then we all saw him a few more times. Funny thing is, he really doesn't enjoy being on his stomach so after he gets there, he's sort of like, hey, why did I do that?
2. Solomon started sleeping through the night AND going to bed earlier! There had been times in the past when he'd sleep a long stretch or two, but nothing very consistent. But now, he goes to bed at 9pm and doesn't wake up until 7 or 7:30am! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!
3. Although he doesn't really love it, Solomon is spending more and more time on his stomach and he is really getting good at lifting up his upper body. He also isn't content anymore to just lie on the ground on his back. He is always actually lifting his upper body up (as in a sit-up) in order to actually try to sit. Crazy little man.
4. Because he doesn't like to lie down anymore, Solomon has graduated to the big boy part of the stroller. No more little infant carrier attachment. Now, when we go on walks, Solomon can basically sit up more and see out, which he just loves. He can see more than just the tops of the trees, the sky, and mommy's face!
On another note, I started working out a few weeks ago and am feeling pretty good. I guess that plus more sleep is really giving me more energy, which is a much needed change! It's still a challenge to find the time in my day to work out while watching Solomon, too. (He still doesn't take long naps, anywhere from 30 min. to one hour). But I'm managing to work out three times a week, which is better than nothing.
Anyway, that's it in a nutshell. Scoggins will soon post some video we've taken over the last couple of weeks. But until then, I've posted some new pics from Mom and Dad's visit.
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