Xander and Reed: September 2006

Hanging out With Cousin Maggie

Hello Maggie, why won't you pay any attention to me ????

It's Exhausting Being a Baby

I finally seem to have found a pacifier that Xander likes. He was playing in his exersaucer today while I was cooking supper. He was sucking away on his new pacifier and I thought he got awfully quiet fast ...

I'm just resting my eyes for a second ... honest.

Eating oat cereal. It seems to be his favourite so far.

I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur ...

So many toys, so little time

Looking cute in my Tigger outfit

Look Mom - No Feet!

Xander is completely fascinated by his feet these days. He is constantly trying to get them in his mouth.

Don't try this at home

Over 4 Months

I can't believe Xander is over 4 months old. We had his 4 month appointment last week. He is still quite long - now almost 28 inches long (no longer on the percentile chart). His legs and feet hang over everything. As I was typing this I got interrupted by crying. I thought he was gone to sleep for the night. When I went into the room he had turned himself sideways and had his feet hanging over the side of the crib. Guess it's time for his Dad to lower the mattress. He is growing out of all his clothes very quickly. He is now wearing 6 to 12 months. He weighs a whooping 16 lbs and 3 oz (75th- 90 percentile). Wow - no wonder babies sleep so much, imagine doubling your body weight in 4 short months.

Although he was sleeping through the night, he has been waking several times a night for the past few weeks. Dr. Wong said we could start him on rice cereal, so we tried him last week. The first time he loved it, but since then refused every time we tried. Then, two nights ago he started eating it again. Hopefully, it keeps his tummy full tonight cause I am getting tired.

We started swimming lessons today and he absolutely loved it. Basically swimming lessons for a 4 month old entails singing songs and pulling them around the water, but he seemed to quite enjoy it. He kicked his legs the whole time.

His co-ordination is getting very good. He is able to reach for and grab his toys. And tries to pull everything and anything into his mouth.

He is quite active and is constantly looking to be entertained. Most days I feel like a one-man show. It's like circuit training for babies in our house, 20 minutes in the swing, 20 minutes in the exersaucer, 20 minutes on the mat, 20 minutes playing with a toy, 20 minutes of reading stories, a 20 minute power nap and he's ready to start all over again...

Not too long ago he fit quite comfortably in the swing - now he could use an extension.

Can I interest anyone in some Octopus?

Enjoying my new toy from Aunt Krista and Uncle Scott

Rollin, rollin, rollin on the river

Xander has mastered the skill of rolling over from his stomach to his back. First we thought it may of just been a fluke when he first did it three days ago. But now every time we put him on his belly, he immediately rolls flat on his back and then looks up at us wondering how the heck he got there. He is also able to keep himself up with his arms. Until he gets tired that is.

Going ...

Going ...

Gone ...

Posing on the quilt my Nanny Lush made for me

Quality control (Checking my Nanny's workmanship)

Getting ready to roll again

And I'm spent

Listen here

Who keeps putting these fantastic sneakers on my feet??

Caught in the Act

Xander chews on anything and everything that he can grab these days.

I wasn't trying to bite the ostrich ... honest I wasn't

I also had a few more pictures given me from the wedding that may be of interest ...

I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock N' Roll

Sorry for the lack of updates. It's been a crazy few weeks. Our new cousin Maggie arrived, a wedding anniversary, Uncle Scott's b-day, Dad's b-day, Mom's b-day, My Nanny's Lush's 50th b-day, and a couple of weddings to top it all off. What can I say, the Lushes like the month of August. Apparently everyone would like pictures of someone besides me. I really don't understand why since I'm so cute. But since you insist - here are some wedding photos:

Getting ready for the wedding. I really hope I don't spit up on this handsome vest. But I really can't make any promises.