Happy 2nd Birthday!

My baby boy turned 2 today!  He's grown into such a funny, lovable, rambunctious little guy over the last year.  This year has flown by - I wish time would slow down because I love this age.  While at times he certainly fits the profile of the "terrible twos", he keeps us laughing and loving every day and I wouldn't change a single thing about him.  I can't wait to see what the next year brings!


We had a small family birthday party last weekend.  Both sets of grandparents, as well as his Aunt Kelly, Uncle Jason and cousins Madeline and Clara, and Uncle Brian and Aunt Katie traveled to celebrate with him.  We had a great time with them - I have lots of pictures to share that I need to post.


This weekend, we did lots of fun family stuff.  Friday, Conor and dada went to the zoo.  Yesterday we took him to see Cars 2 in the theater.  He did wonderfully.  It was hard for him to sit still but he was really interested in the movie and made it through the whole show without incident (except for almost grabbing the hair of the woman seated in front of us.)


Today we took him to his first baseball game.  We had a blast!  Our seats were great - shaded, and in a section with extra space and a little table.  He watched the entire game and cheered his Tigers on to victory.


(I did bring my camera, but forgot the memory card - doh!  Cel phone pictures will have to suffice.)


Stealing mama's sunglasses:

He enjoyed the little table for snacks and playing with firetrucks:

Perfect day for a game at Comerica Park:

and finally, one more monthly update.


Age 2 years!

Weight 30 lbs. (UPDATE - officially 31.6 at the Pedi - 75-90th percentile)

Length 35" (UPDATE - officially (also) 35" at the Pedi - 50-75th percentile)

Size 2T clothes, size 7 extra wide shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats

Hair Another buzz this month.

Teeth Improving with brushing but still doesn't like it.

Sleeping Sleeps through the night, ~8pm to 6am.  Takes one nap in the afternoon, usually ~2 hours.

Eating Will eat almost anything, loves snacks, prefers breakfast and lunch to dinner.

Movement Kicks a soccer ball well, likes dunking a basketball, loves to dance to the Shrek ending song ("I'm a Believer"). 

Milestones Gave up his paci! (again)  This time was more difficult than the last.  He was only using it for sleeping (at home), and we threw them away a couple weeks ago.  He still asks for them but does okay without.

Outings Swimming lessons, first baseball game, Cars 2 (in theater), strawberry picking, zoo.

Favorite toys/activities Books (favorites are “5 Little Monkeys”, “Best Word Book Ever” (especially the garbage truck page), "Busiest Firefighters Ever" and "Healthy Monster Triathlon"), movies, trucks, swimming, playing outside, going for wagon rides.

Words/sounds Vocabulary continues to expand, very conversational, uses several word sentences.

Memorable Moments Visits from Mimi & Grampy, Aunt Kelly, Uncle Jason, cousins Madeline and Clara, Uncle Brian & Aunt Katie.

23 Months

he actually posed for this one for me!!!

Conor is 23 months old today!  I missed the 22 month update so I just looked back to 21 months to see where we left off - he's changed so much in two months.  Although he's always been very verbal, he is getting really good at expressing exactly what he wants in words.  He is all boy and would spend every waking moment outside if he could.  He likes chasing the dogs, digging in the vegetable bed and watering the flowers.

While he is rambunctious and full of energy, he also has a very sweet and gentle side.  He loves giving hugs and kisses and snuggling.  Of all his books, two of his favorites are "Baby Dear" (a Little Golden Book from the 50's about a little girl who takes care of a baby doll while her mom takes care of her baby sister - not sure what the appeal of this one is for him but he always asks for it!) and "I Love You So".  So sweet.  If you ask him, "Who's mama's boy?"  he says proudly, "Conor!"  :)

Age 23 months

Weight 30lbs?


Length 33-34"? 35"!!!

Size Mostly 2T clothes (though the shorts tend to sag!), size 6.5 or 7 extra wide shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats

Hair First buzzcut this month, and is growing out fast

Teeth Doing a little better with brushing and prefers an adult toothbrush.  2 year molars still not in.

Sleeping Much better - usually sleeps through the night but almost always wakes for the day between 5:45 and 6am.  Takes one nap in the afternoon, usually ~2 hours.

Eating Loves dipping foods in some type of sauce; favorite foods are animal crackers (sometimes sounds like "animal carcass"), strawberries ("straw-bees"), peas, cereal bars (has a Cereal Bar song and dance too!), oranges and Chipotle.  Had his very own ice cream cone for the first time this month (courtesy of Nana and Papa).

Movement Runs everywhere.  Working on riding a tricycle.  Jumps with both feet off the ground.  Getting really good at kicking and "scooping hands" at swimming.

Milestones Counts to 10.

Outings Swimming lessons, Green Street Fair, CF Great Strides walk, Touch-A-Truck.

Favorite toys/activities Books (favorites are “I Love You So”, “Scuffy”, "Baby Dear" and "Mater's Tall Tales"), movies (Cars and Shrek are his favorites), anything transportation related (especially buses, fire trucks and garbage trucks), swimming, being outside, watering plants, sand and water table, Play-Doh, playing "Are You?"

Words/sounds knows hundreds of words; some of my favorites are bandage (for a band-aid), garbage truck (sometimes says "barbage truck") and bummer

Memorable Moments haircut, spending lots of time with Nana and Papa when mama was sick, sitting in a firetruck at Baskin Robbins, watching the Royal Wedding with mama ("Hats! Princess!")

21 months (and a few days)

at playgroup, with his black eye :(

Conor turned 21 months old Saturday!

Age 21 months

Weight 28.6lbs

Length 33-34"? Seems like he just grew out of a lot of PJs

Size mostly 2T clothes, size 6 extra wide shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats

Hair awesome, per usual

Teeth 2 year molars starting to poke through. Back to strongly disliking brushing (despite a new Cars toothbrush).

Sleeping Doing better in the toddler bed. About 50/50 good sleep/bad sleep, with the occasional totally completely awful night thrown in. However, he's still a great napper, usually taking one 1.5-2 hour nap after lunch.

Eating Drinks from an open cup, obsessed with pancakes ("cakeys") and oranges, loves trail mix (dried cranberries and Kashi cereal)

Movement Nonstop motion, runs and climbs everywhere, getting really good at kicking a ball and shooting a basketball. "Dribbles" by holding the basketball and patting it. Can walk up and down the stairs without help.

Milestones 3 and 4 word sentences ("I want more milk"), roll play (puts teddy bear to bed and "reads" him a story)

Outings Baby Association meeting, swimming lessons, library

Favorite toys/activities Books (favorites are “Tucker”, “Otis”, and travel guides), music (favorite songs are Disney theme songs (Special Agent Oso, Fish Hooks and Jungle Junction ("Jungle Jungle")) and the Fire Truck Song) anything transportation related (especially buses and fire trucks), teepee, play kitchen, swimming, basketball hoop, trains, Legos, coloring

Words/sounds very conversational; can name all the people in his family book; new words include woodpecker ("pecker"), otter, cereal, Mickey, animals, farmer, owl, ostrich, tractor

Memorable Moments first black eye :(, visit from Mimi

20 months

pre haircut :)

Conor is 20 months old today!  This month he managed to completely give up his paci, something we've been putting off way too long.  After misplacing his daycare paci one Friday and taking his nap without it, we decided to cut it out cold turkey and he did great without it!  Then a couple weeks later, we made the transition to the toddler bed and it did not go well at all.  After three sleepless nights, we gave him back his paci - the only comfort object he's ever taken to.  It did help and slowly he's gotten used to the toddler bed.

Age 20 months
Weight  28lbs-ish
Length  ~33” 

Size 18-24 month and 2T clothes, size 6 extra wide shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats 
Hair  a trim mid-month, then another cut today (8th?  9th? who knows)

Teeth  16. Still working on those 2 year molars.  Likes to brush with his Elmo spinbrush.

Sleeping  Moved to his toddler bed.  Major sleep disruption for about a week but now back to 10-12 hours at night (usually up once or twice) and one 1.5-2 hour nap after lunch.   

Eating  Favorite foods are pancakes, cranberries, peas and carrots.  Likes to eat at his new little table.
Movement  Jumping

Milestones  Transition to toddler bed, sat on the potty

Outings  Baby Association meeting at Olivia's house, swimming lessons, 

Favorite toys/activities  Books (favorites are “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel”, “Elmo - Big Enough for a Bed”, and “Green Eggs and Ham”), anything transportation related, Playhouse Disney, teepee, play kitchen, swimming
Words/sounds Some new words are Mimi ("miiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiii"), cakey (pancake), yeah/yes, waffles, Jackson, goat, potty, firetruck/firebus/firecar, Timmy (the little lamb), airplane, yuck

Memorable Moments climbing out of the crib, playing in the snow

18 months!!!!

Happy 18 months to Conorman!!!

Age 18 months

Weight 30 lbs.

Length maybe ~32"? It's hard to measure him!

Size 18-24 month clothes, size 5.5/6 shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats

Hair Another cut this month. Brushes it himself.

Teeth Still 16, and no sign of 2 year molars.

Sleeping One 1.5-2 hour nap after lunch. 10-12 hours at night, usually up once or twice. Slept amazingly well on the trip Texas!

Eating 3 meals a day + multiple snacks. Will eat just about anything.

Movement Always busy and on the go! Likes to dance and twirl in a circle, does the "If You're Happy and You Know It" dance (especially likes the stomping verse), climbs all over the furniture and takes some pretty brave dives between things.

Milestones Signs/says "please", identifies things that are "hot...ouch!", can point out his hair and chin

Outings 3 Christmases! (Nana & Papa's, Owosso and Mimi and Grampy's), went to see Santa, Dallas Zoo, Hands On Museum and the animal show

Favorite toys/activities books, play cars/trucks, Playhouse Disney, peek-a-boo, teepee, animals

Words/sounds Lots of new words, including Brian, please, hot, Elmo, dino, bus, "oh noooooooo", up, Madeline, night night, coat, bird, eat, fish, Ashray (classmate), David (classmate); New sounds - rooster ("cock a doo"), snake, donkey ("eee ooo" while rocking side to side")

Memorable Moments Christmas, seeing Santa, petting a snake twice (once at the Hands On Museum and once at the Dallas Zoo), fourth plane trip, first stomach flu :(

17 months!

Conor turned 17 months old on Friday.  He's changing so much it's hard to keep up with him.  He is gaining more independence but has really developed a love of cuddling.  His communication skills are improving, which is (slowly) helping him work through his tantrums.  (Oh man, the tantrums.  My mantra is, "He's a toddler.  He's  toddler.")  He is also really starting to test his limits.  One of his favorite things to do is climb on a chair, then look at us and smile.  Sometimes we have to cover our faces because it makes us laugh, and we try to be consistent with "discipline".  


Age  17 months


Weight  ?

Length  ?

Size  18 month clothes, size 5.5/6 shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats

Hair  We tried to trim it a few nights ago but he wanted none of that, so it's a little uneven at the moment - hoping to get it cut this weekend.

Teeth  16 - all four canines are in.

Sleeping   One 1.5-2 hour nap, usually after lunch.  10-12 hours at night, usually up once or twice.  

Eating  3 meals a day + 2 snacks.  Favorite foods are bananas ("manas") and apples.  He will carry a whole apple around to snack on, holding it like a football tucked under his arm.

Movement   Nonstop motion, loves to dance.

Milestones Imitating many more sounds correctly; identifies eyes, ears, nose, mouth, belly, belly button, head, toes, feet (he has done a few of these for a while now but does them all consistently now), signs for "up", gives hugs and kisses.

Outings  Nana and Grandpa's for Thanksgiving, dinner dates with mama, voting with mama

Favorite toys/activities  Books (favorite is Moo Baa LaLaLa), rocking horse, balls, play cars/trucks, Playhouse Disney, peek-a-boo

Words/sounds So many new words, including shoes (while he was learning this one it was "shooooOOOooes"), papa (Grandpa), water (watah), milk, apple (appah), banana (mana), pasta, cheese, car, truck (sometimes comes out as an unfortunate combination of "car" and "truck"), dog; often words are preceded with "a"; New sounds - elephant, monkey, lion

Memorable Moments Halloween, Thanksgiving, that time in the parking lot at school when the garbage truck honked its horn and lifted up the arm for us

16 Months

photo by Gingersnap Photographs

Conor is 16 months old today!  (Somebody check my math because that can't be right.  It means he's only two months away from 18 months, which is pretty much almost two.)

Age  16 months

Weight  About 26 lbs.

Length  About 32".

Size  Mostly 18 month clothes, size 5.5/6 shoes, size 5 diapers, 3T hats

Hair  Needs another cut.

Teeth  12!!!!!  Molars cut through last week.

Sleeping   One 1.5-2 hour nap, usually after lunch.  10-11 hours at night, sometimes up once or twice early on.  After a few rough nights while out of town, he's back to (almost) sleeping through the night.

Eating  3 meals a day + 2 snacks.  Tried pickles - not a fan.

Movement   Running, dancing

Milestones   hmmmm.... do tantrums count?  

Outings  Milwaukee Marathon, Dallas Arboretum, The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm

Favorite toys/activities  Books (favorite is University of Michigan 101), rocking horse, balls, play cars/trucks, slide, animal DVDs, Swiffer duster, horse puppet, watching dogs, leaf piles, Pooh rider

Words/sounds New words - applesauce (APPA-sas), go (Madeline taught him this one), socks (sosssssss), Rodney (NEY-na)

Memorable Moments trip to Milwaukee, trip to Texas, Madeline's 4th birthday party

15 Months Already??!!

Age 15 months

Weight  Officially 25 lbs 9 oz (65th percentile)

Length  Officially 32" (75th percentile) 

Size mostly 18 month clothes, size 5/6 shoes, size 4 diapers, 2T hats

Hair  probably due to be cut again; tried hair gel for the first time ;)

Teeth  8; I don't think he's ever going to get molars!

Sleeping  One nap, usually after lunch.  11-12 hours at night, sometimes up once or twice early on.  Bedtime routine is bath with mama, diaper and jammies with dada, turn out the light with dada, books with mama, singing then to bed.

Eating  3 meals a day + 2 snacks.  Loves most foods but favorites are watermelon, cheerios, cheese, grapes, peas, bananas, ravioli

Movement  Sweet dance moves, stomping/running in place

Milestones  Points out body parts (head, belly, toes), imaginative play, scribbles with a crayon/chalk, climbing, stacks blocks

Outings Detroit Zoo and Hands On Museum with Mimi and Grampy, Apple Charlie's with Nana and Grandpa, mama's 5K, Fall Festival, Ann Arbor Library for a baby association meeting

Favorite toys/activities Books, rocking horse, balls, play cars/trucks, slide, "Neighborhood Animals" DVD

Words/sounds New words - shoes, butterfly (buttah or butts), outside, no, stop, baby, hot potato ("hot patoe").  There are probably others I am forgetting.

Memorable Moments visit from Mimi and Grampy

14 Months - So Much Fun

Age 14 months

Weight  no idea!

Length  hmmmm, not sure!

Size 12 month+ tops and pants, size 4 shoes, size 4 diapers, 2T hats

Hair  5th cut this month

Teeth  8; still waiting on molars

Sleeping  Much improved.  Usually one nap after lunch, easy bedtime and usually sleep through the night

Eating  3 meals a day + 2 snacks.  Eats almost anything we give him.  Uses a spoon to feed himself and can drink from a regular cup (if we let him).  Dropped the bedtime bottle.  A fool for bananas. 

Movement  Fast walking, almost running, loves to dance, throws a ball

Milestones  Goes underwater, brushes his own teeth

Outings Domino's Farms petting zoo, Detroit Zoo, Hands On Museum, Library story time, Township park splashground, swimming lessons, Briarwood Mall play area, lots of playdates, DGR, Mill Race Village, playground

Favorite toys/activities Books, stuffed animals, rocking horse, balls, play cars/trucks, swimming, toothbrush, slide

Words/sounds New ones - moo (for cow), more (also signs), that (pointing to something he wants), uhoh, almost says Otis ("Oh-ta"), we think he might be calling Rodney "neyney", mouse ("mas")

Memorable Moments first trip to the DGR

13 Months - My Handsome Little Man

Sometimes, I can't stand the handsomeness.

Age 13 months

Weight ~23 lbs

Length ~31"

Size 12 month+ tops and pants, size 4 shoes, size 4 diapers, 2T hats

Hair  Still in need of his fourth cut

Teeth  Still 8 (and I really think he's working on molars now!)

Sleeping  Sometimes good, sometimes bad.   Bedtime is a struggle now, which is new (he has been so easy at bedtimes since 6-7 months.)  Usually only 1 nap a day, 1.5-3 hours in the early afternoon (sometimes 2 on the weekends.)

Eating 3 meals a day + 2 snacks.  Still takes a bedtime bottle.  New foods include horseradish (accidentally), cottage cheese, quiche, tortellini, zucchini bread

Movement  Walking!  He is also signing a few words, occasionally (I've seen him do "all done" and "more")

Milestones  Walking, pointing, new words

Outings Detroit Zoo, DGR, Baby Association Meeting at Gretchen's House

Favorite toys/activities Stuffed animals, books, rocking horse, wagon rides, balls, identifying things (can pick out a dolphin, duck, cow, and turkey from a lineup), listening to music/singing, play cars, jack-in-the-box

Words/sounds Lots of babbling and several words (CAPS are new this month): mama, dada, pop, cat, dog, all done ("ahhdahh"), BUBBLES ("bubbas"), DUCK, HI.  These are the words we have heard him say repeatedly with purpose.  Sometimes he'll get on a roll one day but forget or change the pronounciation the next (like cat - sometimes it's whispered "kah", sometimes it's forceful "DAT!")

Memorable Moments First Fourth of July Parade

Conor Month by Month

A collage of Conor's first year monthday pictures.  I started this around Conor's birthday but got frustrated with trying to fix white balance in each photo and forgot about it. 

12 month Report

It's a good thing this is the last of the monthday pics because it's getting harder to get him to sit still in the glider for long!

Official 12 month picture is forthcoming.  Also, I haven't given up on the 365 Project, I just haven't gotten around to getting the pics up from the last 10 days or so.  I'm working on his party pics, his first year slideshow, and catching up on the 365 photos all at once.  My Lightroom 3 Beta expires today so I splurged and bought the real thing - not because I think owning a dslr makes me a pro (cough) but because it's fun and I enjoy it.  Besides, I got a great deal with the University discount.  But I digress... 

Age 12 months

Weight officially 22 lbs 11oz (~50th percentile)

Length officially 31" (75th-90th percentile) (head is 19.5", 95th+ percentile).  Unless he's shrinking I guess both our scale and tape measure are a bit off...

Size 12 month+ tops and pants, size 4 shoes, size 4 diapers, 2T hats :)

Eyes  Blue.  It's probably time to retire this category because I really think they're staying blue!

Hair  In need of his fourth cut

Teeth  8, and I think he's working on molars

Sleeping  Mostly sleeping thru the night (until he got sick over the weekend), 1-2 naps

Eating  Transitioning to whole cow's milk, 20-24oz/day total, offered in a sippy with meals then finished in a bottle, plus 3 meals of table food, and 2 snacks. Still taking a bedtime bottle.  Too many new foods to list, but new favs include baked beans, refried beans, SB&J (sunflower butter and jelly), Chex, Spanish rice, graham crackers and pita pizzas (mini pitas with tomato sauce and cheese on top). 

Movement  Standing on his own, 1-2 steps, trying to stand up on his own, waving bye-bye, shakes head "no"

Milestones  See above, plus (from the pedi's checklist) object permanence, puts objects into and takes objects out of a container, imitates people, plays ball

Outings Trip to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear, Nichols Arboretum Peony Gardens, Ann Arbor Library for playgroup, one year photo shoot at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Guernsey Farms Dairy for ice cream on his birthday eve, many neighborhood walks

Favorite toys/activities music table, walker, blocks, books, instruments, swings, bubbles, sand box, painting

Words/sounds always babbling (the pedi asked if he always "sings" to himself!), says mama, dada, pop, cat with purpose, working on dog (comes out as "daaah"), his teachers report he says "all done" at school all the time but we really haven't heard it.  He also loves to use his hands to make funny noises with his mouth

Memorable Moments First Birthday party, First Father's Day, winning the Diaper Dash

11 months!!!

air (bass) guitar???

Conor is 11 months old today! Time is really flying lately. This month he perfected crawling, pulling up, and has started cruising and walking with help. He's into EVERYTHING - it's fun to watch how curious he is but exhausting keeping him out of trouble. He seems to be less frustrated now that he can get around so easily. However, he has also started throwing mini tantrums when he doesn't get his way. His personality has really bloomed, too. He's a funny little dude! Everywhere we go, he likes to flirt with people he meets - no signs of stranger anxiety at all.

We are busy planning his first birthday party, which will be at home on his actual birthday, June 26th. He has a busy month leading up to that. We're taking a vacation to Traverse City this weekend. We're also looking forward to his one year photo session with Kelli of Purple Tree Photography, who did his newborn pictures. We will have them taken at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor on June 12th.

Age 11 months

Weight 23 lbs
Length 31.5"
Size 12 month+ tops and pants
Eyes beautiful bright blue :)
Hair third haircut this month! He has a frequent cut card now.
Teeth working on the 7th (3 on bottom, 4 on top)
Sleeping pretty much the same, sometimes he only takes 2 naps instead of 3
Eating 4 bottles a day (2 breastmilk and 2 formula (switched to regular Similac)), plus 3 meals of table foods or fruit and/or veggie purees, and 2 snacks. New foods include falafel, hummus and pita, ravioli, grilled cheese, pizza, Special K, omelette, cucumber and black beans.
Movement crawling, pulling up, cruising, climbing, walking with help, giving "5"
Milestones see above!
Outings frequent walks, Uncle Brian's graduation, Plymouth Green Street Fair, Verve Pipe concert, meeting Brian Vanderark
Favorite toys/activities music table, walker, blocks, books, instruments, swings, bubbles, sand box, painting
Words/sounds He "talks" all the time, just this week he's been saying something that sounds a lot like "Hi"
Memorable Moments first Mother's Day

10 months!!!

No smiles this month - being 10 months old is serious business people!

Conor is 10 months old today! In the past few weeks, his gross motor skills have really taken off. Just before Easter, he started getting up on all fours consistently and rocking. In the past couple days he has crawled one or two steps forward before falling. He is able to stand while holding onto something, and can get from his stomach onto his knees, then into a sitting position. He's also climbed onto the first stair - he could probably go higher if we let him. Time for gates! His favorite place to practice moving is in his crib.


It's so hard to believe his first birthday is only two months away. We've already started planning his party - we can't wait!


Age 10 months
Weight haven't weighed him in a while, probably 22-23 lbs.
Length not sure, probably ~30"
Size 9 month tops, 12 month+ pants
Eyes Pretty baby blues :)
Hair Second haircut this month
Teeth 5! Another one just cut through on the bottom.
Sleeping Continuing to improve. Usually up once a night but goes right back down. Naps are usually good, too.
Eating 4-5 bottles a day (breastmilk (reintroduced most dairy, no problems so far) and some formula (Alimentum)), plus 3 meals of cereal, fruit and/or veggie purees, and finger foods. New foods include pasta, tomato sauce, asparagus, veggie burger, cheese, yogurt, Life cereal, and oatmeal cookie (just a taste.)
Movement SO close to crawling - has taken a few "steps". Pulls up to his knees and almost to standing. Can stand while holding onto something but without our support.
Milestones standing
Outings Martian Marathon, art showing at Cafe Marie, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, lots of walks, Toarmina's Pizza
Favorite toys/activities Music table, crab, books, balls, eye glasses, shakers
Words/sounds Constantly talking, lots of sounds and combinations of sounds, growling, gargling
Memorable moments Easter trip to Texas, meeting cousin Clara

9 Months!!!

Age 9 months

Weight ~21lbs (on our scale)

Length not sure, probably ~29"

Size 9 month tops, 12 month+ pants

Eyes Still blue - guessing they'll stay this way :)

Hair getting VERY long

Teeth 4! The two on top just cut through in the past week.

Sleeping Improving. On a good night, he only wakes up once, around 3, nurses, then right back to sleep. Can put himself to sleep. Naps are pretty good, too.

Eating Breastmilk (trying some dairy again) and some formula (Alimentum), cereal (including quinoa), fruit/veggie purees, finger foods (new ones include sweet potatoes "fries", tofu, scrambled egg yolk, waffles, pita, and cheerios.)

Movement army crawls, still only briefly pushing up on hands and knees at the same time but more purposefully, rolls everywhere

Milestones army crawling, clapping

Outings park, out to eat at several restaurants (loves the highchair and does very well), St. Joe's emergency room :(

Favorite toys/activities swings, walks, reading books (favorite is "15 Animals"), piano, crab, Sophie, rattles, sock monkey, Salvador

Words/sounds Lots of consonants, including (finally) "ma"

Memorable moments visit from Aunt Megan

8 Months!

Conor is 8 months old!

Age 8 months
Weight 20-21 lbs (on our scale)
Length not sure, probably 28-29"
Size 6-9 month clothes, some 12 month, size 4 diapers
Eyes Still blue
Hair growing out fast - almost ready for another haircut!
Teeth still just 2 but the top ones are close
Sleeping same as last month
Eating breastmilk (back to mostly dairy free), cereal, fruit/veggie purees, finger foods including slices of peach, pear, apple, banana (PUKE!), and avocado, bagels (LOVES cinnamon raisin ones), broccoli, puffs
Movement pushing up on hands and knees at the same time very briefly, still rolls everywhere, can pull up with a little help
Milestones pincer grasp, self feeding
Outings Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
Favorite toys/activities Jumperoo, sled, Coke bottle with beads, singing songs (favorite is "Here We Go..."), playing with Otis and Jackson, VTech Book, painting
Words/sounds lots of babble, several consonant sounds "da", "ga", "na", "ba", growling
Memorable moments Nana and Grandpa babysitting on Valentine's day

7 months!

Age 7 months
Weight 20 lbs (on our scale)
Length not sure, probably 28-29"
Size 6-9 month clothes, some 12 month, size 4 diapers
Eyes Still blue
Hair first haircut this month!
Teeth still just 2
Sleeping about the same as last month at night but starting to put himself to sleep; naps are still pretty good - usually 3 a day 45 min-1.5h each (rarely 2h!)
Eating breastmilk (just started trying to reintroduce some dairy), rice and oatmeal cereal and most of the stage 1 fruits/veggies
Movement still working on pushing up on arms and knees at the same time, rolls everywhere
Milestones mastered sitting unassisted
Outings Plymouth Ice Festival, hair salon, library
Favorite toys/activities ring stacker, Sophie, bongos, Jumperoo, "SOOOOOBig", songs, playing with Otis and Jackson
Words/sounds lots of babble, "dada", growling
Memorable moments started school

6 months old!!!

Conor is 6 months old today!

Age 6 months
Weight 18.5 lbs (on our scale)
Length ??? probably ~28"
Size 6-9 month clothes, size 4 diapers
Eyes Still blue
Hair getting VERY long - I think it might be time for a haircut because it's getting in his eyes
Teeth 2! first one (bottom right central incisor) 12/18, second (bottom left central incisor) 12/22
Sleeping about the same as last month at night; naps are getting longer and more consistent (still 3 a day)
Eating still dairy free breastmilk, started rice cereal and even had some banana at Mimi's
Movement pushes up very well with arms and up on knees but not at the same time!, pushes off/scoots on tummy with help
Milestones sitting unassisted briefly
Outings visited Santa at the mall!
Favorite toys/activities Jumperoo, spoon, Sophie, rattle
Words/sounds buzzing, AHHHHHH
Memorable moments First Christmas, trip to Texas, first plane trip

5 Months!

Conor is 5 months old today!

As you can see he is quite excited about this!!! He was also very excied about Thanksgiving. (He would like you to please excuse his post nap hair.)

It has been an exciting month for Conor. He has perfected rolling and is pushing up well on his tummy. He can pull his knees up under him but hasn't managed to get up on all fours yet, although he does scoot forwards and backwards with his knees. He is trying to tripod and has done it for a few seconds but doesn't quite have the balance down yet. He also likes to stand (assisted of course, although he is very strong and doesn't need much help.)

He is sleeping better, on occasion. He does very well going down for the night. Now that he can roll he sleeps on his tummy. He will sleep through the night a few nights in a row, then go back to waking several times. He is now taking three naps a day, almost always in his crib, usually 45 minutes although ocasionally 1.5 hours! I strongly suspect he is teething and hope they break through soon!

Age 5 months

Weight 17.6 lbs (on our scale)

Lenght 27.5" (by my measurement)

Size 6 month clothes, size 3 diapers (4's overnight!)

Eyes Still blue

Hair getting very long, and he's worn a thin spot on his temples from sleeping on his tummy!

Teeth none yet, but appears to be teething and his bottom gums look swollen

Sleeping sometime through the night, sometimes up once, sometimes up several times..... He likes to keep it interesting!

Eating dairy free breastmilk (we tested the waters with some dairy and he had yucky green poop :( ) Nurses 5-6 times a day with one 7 oz bottle \at bedtime

Movement scooting on his tummy, pushing up with his arms, standing assisted

Milestones blowing raspberries, tripods briefly

Outings Halloween costume party, Christmas shopping with Mommy (and the unsuccessful quest for the $0.49 Leap Frog Alphabet Pal)

Favorite toys/activities Jumperoo, Mortimer the Moose, Winnie the HorseHippo, Winkel, Loopapalooza, peekaboo, singing songs, taking baths

Words/sounds Bzzzzzz, rasberries, loud shrieks

Memorable moments Thanksgiving at Nana and Grandpa's

4 months!

Conor is 4 months old today! He had a big month full of lots of changes. He's rolling easily both ways now. He likes to sit up with help and started sitting in his high chair.

After a few weeks of fabulous sleep, he started waking more recently. He usually goes to bed between 7:30 and 8. After that all bets are off. Most nights he sleeps until around 2-3, when he'll nurse then go back to bed fairly easily. Sometimes (rarely) he'll sleep until it's time to get up for the day (7-7:30). More often he's up at least once - sometimes it's just a series of 45 min naps until morning. We can usually get him back to sleep with the paci.

Last week he really got the hang of rolling and I went to get him from his nap to find this:

We stopped swaddling that night because I'm afraid he'll roll in his sleep and get stuck. The first few nights have been okay - pretty much the same not so great sleep as before. Hopefully it will improve.

He had a wonderful visit from Mimi this month. Lots of playing, snuggles and naps. We miss her and can't wait for Christmas!

Age 4 months
Weight 16lbs 8oz
Length 26 3/4 in
Size 2-3 diapers during the day, 3 diapers overnight, 6 mo. onesies
Eyes blue
Hair brown, still all there and doesn't look like it will fall out; getting VERY long and puffy!
Teeth none yet; drooling lots and putting everything in his mouth so maybe he's teething???
Sleeping Ugh... Usually up at least once at night, sometimes 2-3 times. He fights sleep more now. We just stopped swaddling because he was rolling in the crib. He still takes 4 45-min naps during the day with some longer 1.5-2 hour naps once in a while on mommy's lap.

Eating still all dairy-free breastmilk, nightime bottle 6oz of milk from mommy or daddy
Movement rolling both ways easily, just started pushing up on his knees while on his tummy
Milestones rolling, grabbing objects, sits assisted, holds head up well
Outings Detroit Marathon to watch Daddy finish his 2nd marathon, walk at Maybury State Park
Favorite toys/activities still enjoys the playmat and playing on blankets on the floor, Jumperoo, sitting in laps, going to his playgroup, going for walks, Winkle, Loopapalooza, Whoozit
Words/sounds ahhhhhhhhh, Goo, ehhhhhhhh, eheheh, lots of giggles
Memorable moments Mimi's visit