More Firsts!

First of all, I can't believe we are coming up on 5 months. Time is flying by!

The past couple weeks held several firsts for Will. His first trip to the beach, his first time away from home, his first cereal, his first Father's Day (so maybe that's actually a first for Michael!), his first time home alone overnight with mama and his first time rolling over!

We spent a few days at a beach house in Galveston with the whole Wortley crew. I must say it went way better than I anticipated. Will took better naps there than he does at home. I guess all that fun in the sun (well shade!) and playing with his cousins wore him out. What fun!

Take me to the beach!

Happy Father's Day! Can you show me how to tie this one day Daddy?? (I got slippers, it's only fair that he get a tie!)

One thing I have figured out for sure is that Will is an eater. He always has been. So it was no surprise that he loves his cereal! He even cries when he's finished his bowl some days :)

I survived as a single parent for a few days while Michael was out of town for work. I didn't realize how much I like the break I normally get when he gets home! For all my hard work, Will gave me a special treat - he was having a big time on his activity mat when he just rolled right over. He was shocked! I'm not sure if it was from all the "I'm so proud of you baby" 's that I was yelling or if he was just wondering what he'd done :) Here he is post-rollover!

The next day this is as far as he would go:

And finally a tummy time picture that I'm really proud of. Every time we have tummy time I prop him up on his elbows, but he always kicks his arms out to the side. Well he's finally figured out it's easier to let his arms do some of the work of holding up his head!

Happy 4 Months Birthday Will!

I can't believe our sweet Will is already four months old. He is such a joy!! I could just look at that sweet face & make silly noises just to get him to make them back to me all day....wait, I do!

We went this afternoon for the dreaded 4 month shots. There was of course some screaming, but we survived. He's snoozing now :) I'm glad I took some pictures this morning, because I'm not sure how cheery he's going to be this afternoon.

4 month stats:
Height/Length: 26 3/4 inches, 95th %
Weight: 15 pounds, 10 ounces, 50th-75th % (I thought this was a kind of broad range)
Head: 17 inches, 95th %





We have definitely entered the constant drooling stage. We have lots of wardrobe changes every day - at least he'll get to wear all his fun clothes! (shortly after taking this picture, I turned away for a second & turned around to find him having some tummy time...he rolled right over onto his tummy, oops!)

Havin' some fun in the exer-saucer

Clearing My Name

Ok, so I must admit that I felt like an AWFUL mother after I put my child in front of the TV to watch a DVD & posted it on the blog. So for the last couple weeks the TV has been off!! We're listening to lots of music. I think Will is really liking the Mamma Mia! soundtrack. I'm sure Daddy is thrilled :)

So there, no more Baby Einstein DVDs...for now anyway.

This is how Will spent a lot of yesterday. He didn't want to nap, so he swang. At least he was content!


Talking to himself in the mirror - it was hilarious to watch. He was just squealing away.

This grabbing the toes stage makes for some interesting diaper changes...

Early on in Will's life (you know way back a couple months ago!) I thought we really had a special child. He would NEVER fall asleep in his car seat. I thought the car was a fool-proof way to put kids to sleep, well not for Will. So, now at almost 4 months old, I'm thrilled to show you the following picture! Oh yes, I left him there until he woke up :)

A few pics

Not too much excitment to report from here, just lots of play time, walks, feeds & naps. The days are flying by, I can't believe Will is almost 4 months old, wow!




Enjoying a little tummy time on the boppy!




Who needs a paci, when you have fingers or a thumb or a hand or a wrist or an arm to suck on. Will gives them all an equal shot at being a paci!!

Check out my new shades, too bad you can't see the flames on the side!

And finally I got a picture of him smiling! It usually goes away when he sees the camera.

We were learning about all the green leaves & pine needles above us on our walk this morning. I think he was really into the lesson!

I just realized most of these pictures are in his carseat - I do let him out of it occaisonally! I'll work on pictures in different settings this week!