Squeals!

Arms up, arms out, arms down now elicits very loud squeals of delight!

Visitors!

Today the Gitlow-Hecker crew came by for a visit. They braved the snowstorm and even brought bagels. This time we remembered to take pictures (probably wouldn't have if Elissa hadn't mentioned it!). A great time was had by all. My Bologna found a new buddy in Ian (check out the matching ears). We were worried that Ian would recognize all the equipment he's letting Dexter use and want to take it home with him. He recognized the swing and bouncy seat and walker but was happy to show Dexter how to use it and didn't demand anything back. Good boys!

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.

Standing Tall

Another wonderful Chapin Hall hand-me-down (thanks Cheryl and Elissa!). He loves having having arms and legs free.

Bumbo

Or, as we tend to call it, Boomba (we wonder how Dexter would like it if we put him - in the Boomba - on top of the Roomba for a ride)...Thanks Julie and Matt - he loves it (and that means we love it)!

All Night Long

Last night, Dexter slept a full 12 hours (and 5 minutes) from 7:15pm until 7:20am! That means Mommy and Daddy and My Bologna also slept uninterrupted all night long (I did get up at 3:30am and checked on Dexter but then went right back to bed and slept until the alarm went off at 5am). We were all feeling pretty good today. What a wonderful milestone to reach!