Well, I have failed and somehow skipped an entire month of
the pumpkin’s life. And they were, so far, the most active as far as his
development. Things are really blossoming with our little army man. We’ve
managed to get his eczema somewhat under control, as well as the rash that had
been covering most of his body. These still flare up occasionally but I think
he is by far more comfortable. His hair is barely starting to grow out now
though he still looks like a tiny marine.
Food: He still loves
him some bottle. Big time. And if he was to start crying for it, because we are
too dumb or slow to get it to him when he wants it…watch out! The cry is ear
piercing and will not hush until he physically has the bottle in his hands and is
frantically trying to hit his mouth. And yes, he can hold his own bottle now!
We have definitely been taking advantage of this development and setting him up
in his bouncer to go to town. Real food is not going as smoothly. Every time I
try to give him cereal he acts like I’m trying to poison him. The repertoire of
expressions this guy has is incredible! I’m wondering if he has a discerning
palate or if he just isn’t ready for food yet.
Sleep: The pumpkin
continues to be illusive in this area. There are definitely certain things that
he likes before sleep – a full belly, a clean diaper, some music and something
soft against his face (or over his face – I don’t know why my babies enjoy
scaring me like this). For a while we were trying to get him to sleep in his
crib since we worried about him getting out of his rock n’ sleep but he was
having none of it…until he did not want to sleep in the rock n’ play anymore.
Just one night from the next and the switch was done. Pumpkin is a baby that
knows his own mind. He, however, does not know that we would like him to sleep
through the night. Or maybe he does and he’s just messing with us. He’ll go 2-3
nights in a row lulling us into a false sense of security and then, BAM! Awake
at 3 am several nights in a row.
Pumpkin, you’re turning into such a beautiful little guy.
Your smile is so readily given and lights up everyone it hits. You love playing
with your toys and taking in the world around you. You’re beginning to discover
what you do and do not like and have no problem making those opinions known to
us. There is nothing you like better than sitting in your bouncer and rocking
it up and down with your legs. You do it so effortless you probably have abs of
steel under that chubby little belly. And it makes me laugh to see you going
but I know it is comforting to you. You even try to translate it to your crib
and thump your legs a few times before settling down. Maybe Thumper would be a
good nickname.
You enjoy baths and splashing around or sucking on a
washcloth. Your brother is still a source of interest and curiosity. You enjoy
being outdoors and seem to just want to be a part of the group when we got to
restaurants or somewhere else. Driving still knocks you out unless you really
aren’t tired or are hungry so your first trip to Houston was an easy
experience. You love sitting up or being upright in general so I don’t think it
will be too much longer until you’re doing it on your own. Your daddy is trying
to help strengthen your abs by having you do sit ups on his chest. It is pretty
amusing especially since you get in a few good kicks to his face.
Last, but not least, your Papa deemed your kisses, Sloppy
Joes. Don’t take offense, because everyone loves to kiss on you, sweet baby.
Love you! 
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