29 Weeks Old

Oh, Mighty Max! He is growing SOOOO fast!!!! We dropped the mattress in his crib last weekend and the first time we put him in he was grabbing onto the sides and trying to pull himself up. I can't believe how many changes he is going through so fast. For so long, he didn't do anything and now he is going everywhere. Tonight, he discovered the land behind the couch. We have him basically quarantined in an area between the couch and the wall. Tonight, he crawled over to his swing, then to the stairs, then back behind the couch. It's only a matter of time before he starts to venture on the tile floor and is at my feet in the kitchen. Scary!!!! He is eating so well now. He has oatmeal with fruit in the morning and a vegetable and fruit in the evening. I bought him some of those Gerber puffs today and he really likes those. It's so funny to watch him grab it, try to get it in his mouth and then move it around with his tongue until it dissolves. It keeps Eric and I entertained for awhile. 

Our biggest challenge this week has been naps. This kid goes all day some days with only a 30 minute nap. Those days are hard because then he is ready to go to bed by 7:00 and we know that he'll be up at 6 in the morning. I guess we are just going to have to get used to the fact that he will be waking up that early and we have to get ourselves in the routine of getting up too. I have been pushing Eric out of bed the past few mornings and he'll take Max downstairs, put him in the exersaucer and then fall asleep on the couch. Hey, if it let's him get a few more minutes of sleep in the morning, I guess that's how it will be done. But, I'm sure we'll get into a routine sooner or later. Right now, we are just taking it one day at a time. Max only wakes up once during the night, so I guess we are lucky in that respect. Of course, we could be luckier and he could sleep all the way through the night, but he likes to keep it interesting!

Eric and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary last weekend. Eric's mom kept Max for us and we took in a movie and a nice dinner with an even better dessert! It was nice to have time with Eric again and be able to talk without anyone distracting us. I missed Max while we were gone, but I enjoyed being able to spend that quality time with my husband! :)

Not much else going on this week. We just got finished booking our flight to Texas in September. I am so excited and pretty nervous. Max will be 10 months old when we travel and I just hope he does ok on the plane. But, we will have a fun time at the beach with my family when we are down there. I can't wait!

Daddy...why are you taking me out of my high chair?

Silly boys!

Baby Prison

He held on to this water bottle for dear life. Feel asleep with it in his mouth, but every time I would pull it out, he would wake up and reach for it.

Eventually, he fell asleep and we were able to get it away from him. The bottle is now in his bedroom and used to try to occupy him while we change his diaper.

You can see how his butt is up...he is pulling up on the side of his crib.

He played in his crib for about 40 minutes...had a good time. Hasn't thrown any toys out yet, but I'm sure it is only a matter of time.

Looking to the doorway...he heard me coming. No sneaking up on him anymore!

Playing with Katarina after the art fair

Hi, Mommy!

Mommy and her little Hawkeye!

With his cousin Ellie

Cousin Sophie

Mmmmm....that comb is good!

Such a cute picture!

He got away from me when I was changing his diaper and I just had to snap a few pictures...naked driver!

Happy Anniversary to my Mom and Dad. They will celebrate 39 years together on May 22nd. We love you!