47 Weeks

You are up at and 'em this week, moving all around. You have figured out how to turn your walker and put it in reverse to make your way around obstacles. You're standing on your own for a few seconds here and there and have a controlled "plop" back to your bottom. No steps just yet though.


We are back to routine with sleep. Your bedtime has shifted later, almost 7.00pm, and you are still getting up about 5.00am to nurse. You are letting me put you down in the crib awake with a few minutes of patting on the bottom and I am able to leave you awake lying there. You're generally asleep in 5-10 minutes and you don't seem to mind being alone for a bit of quiet time.


Eating has been interesting this week. I am trying to lay off the pureed fruits and veggies and move to as much finger food as possible. That has meant that what you're willing to eat is pretty limited. The dogs have been feasting. You love carbs and will hold out for some goldfish, cheerios, or banana bread. You did scarf up some meat sauce so I see another pot of that in our future.

Daddy coming in to help me keep you still for one minute.

You like handing me things. And today you decided to feed me goldfish. When I leaned in for one to be placed in my mouth you yanked it and popped into your own mouth. Psyche, Mama. When I protested you took it out of your mouth and handed it back to me. It's really all for you, sweet boy. You've been testing out those teeth. It gives me chills to hear you grind them. You also like chomping down on a goldfish and eating it in two bites.


You are very into hugging and will hug your lamby. You'll give the dolls and animals hugs and kisses. Love those tight squeezes.

Well, we've reached a point where I am counting down to your first birthday. I am trying not to do it. Trying not to look too far ahead. Trying to enjoy each moment and not wanting to miss anything.