Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day!


Today is a day about love...a day for lovers, friends and family. For some, Valentine's Day is every day. Others, need to be reminded and set time aside on this special day. I can personally say that I don't need a day set aside to show the people in my life that I love them. However, it's a great excuse to go out to dinner or plan some time away. ;D Leonard and I have resevered a hotel room at the Hilton for Friday night and Alexander is going to Leonard's parents'. :) I welcome the much needed break and quality time with the man I love...



Alexander will officially be 5 months old on Monday, the 18th. 5 months! Already... It's all going by as fast as my pregnancy. Amazing.

So here's an update on Alexander's development:
  • At the last visit he was 14lbs 10oz and 23.75 inches long. He is starting to fall into the more average percentiles, when comparing to other babies his age.
  • He has mastered being a supported sitter. Every day he gets closer to completely sitting on his own. He's constantly using his ab muscles to lift himself to a crunch position.
  • He's a really happy baby...smiling all the time and giggling when something is funny to him. Especially when he has his goofy father around.
  • He reaches for things, can hold objects in his hands, and grabs at most everything in sight to put into his mouth.
  • He's starting to sleep most of the night...only waking occasionally to eat. And we have had quite a few successful nights of sleeping in his crib.
  • He cannot STAND "Tummy Time." But we force mild sessions and he whimpers the entire time.
  • His cooing has advanced to response-like babbling when someone is speaking to him.
  • He watches television intently. Particularly Nick Jr.'s spin off channel, NOGGIN, geared towards preschoolers. (Leonard and I can be caught watching it when Alexander is asleep.)

  • He has a true affinity to music. Certain songs can calm him...others, like the ones heard on NOGGIN, can capture his attention.


Alexander is a delight. He makes all of my bad days better and truly has become the other love of my life...

2 comments:

dogfaeriex5 said...

sweet boy he is..thanks for sharing him with us sunday..he is certainly growing like a weed....
we love you...
xo

Omrithekat said...

Corbin hates tummy time, too!
I always feel so guilty about him crying the whole time. Sigh. Hope you had fun at the Hilton!