Raspberries

When I got home from work Thursday afternoon, I got big smiles and giggles from a drooling Dexter. Then, he gave me a raspberry by pushing his lips together and blowing air through his drool while cooing. He thought this was hilarious (so did Ben and I!) and has added this to his repertoire of baby sounds. We'll try to get a video of it - it's pretty damn funny.

Check-Up

Despite waiting more than 40 minutes past our appointment time, and the fact that it was running into his late morning meal time, Dexter was all smiles and giggles for the doctor. I couldn't have been more proud and relieved. According to the doctor he's doing great developmentally, his little head shape is "wonderful" and he is growing appropriately. Ben and I were sure he'd weigh in at about 20lbs (quite frankly, 30lbs wouldn't have surprised me) but he was 15lbs 12oz and in the 50th percentile for length and 75th percentiles for head circumference and weight (he's solid). The poor little fellow had to get 4 shots and that put an end to his flirting with the nurse - his head turned the bright red color of a ripe tomato and he screamed at the top of his lungs. Apparently, this too is a good sign.