5 weeks and 8 weeks

Here I am at 5 weeks old...
and 8 weeks old!

naked

7 weeks, 5 days old

too small now

I think this is the last time I'll be wearing this outfit, it's getting too small. Here I am 7 weeks 4 days old
..remember when it was too big for me when i was 1 week and 2 days old?!

Hands and Feet

Today was another eventful day! I had four friends over, Sophia, Leila, Trent and Jacob, to make presents for our moms and dads. We pressed out feet and hands in clay! Honestly, I did Not enjoy it, but I guess it is worth it for Mommy. :) Yvette took a video of the moment...

In my defense, I had Just woken up from a nap, but none of us babies really enjoyed this process. Well, after showing Leila and Sophia my swings, we went to our favorite park, Prospect Park, to show my friends the pretty views and fun trails. THEN, when Daddy came home we hung out together for a long time and played with my toys until I feel asleep. Taking a nap on daddy is so nice. I am glad he is not sick anymore so we can hang out! :)

Shots

This morning Mommy took me to Baby Boot Camp. We went running! It was fun at first, I was checking out all the new ladies and kids and looking around a lot, and Mommy seemed to be enjoying herself, but honestly, after a while I got bored sitting there while she did exercises for an hour and a half... good thing I brought my pacifier to keep me entertained! If only I could get these darn hands to cooperate with me and help keep it in my mouth... some day soon!

Well, I got my first set of shots today... it wasn't so bad, luckily I brought my pacifier along with me again, cause it certainly helped bring me back to my happy place. But check out these Bugs Bunny bandaids on my thighs! These are way better then the bandaids from that mean lady who pricked my foot and took my blood ages ago.

Dr. Clark also weighed and measured me and I weigh 9 pounds, 13 ounces (26th percentile) and am 22 1/2 inches long (50th percentile) and my head size is 39 cm (45th percentile). Mommy was worried that I lost weight since Friday, but Dr. Clark wasn't, since scales can weigh differently... in fact, she said I am perfect! I already knew that, but it is nice to hear. :) Mommy asked a ton of questions and seemed satisfied that I really am fine, even though my poop can be watery and green sometimes and even though I tend to poop 8 times a day. Dr. Clark said some babies poop 14 times a day... while other babies may poop once every 14 days!

They also talked about my dry skin, looks like I will be getting a head scratch on occasion now to help with this cradle cap... olive oil, though, really?! We'll see.

Bumbo Seat!

I have a new seat!! I can sit up so tall and look all around the room! It's the coolest!!

"Huh? You taking my picture?"

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"Cheese!

"More cheese."

"Yeah, I know I'm cute."

This morning my mommy and I went for another walk in Prospect Park. I took a nap, of course, but there is a really pretty view there! We walked up big hills and all around and in the orange groves. There are lots of different kinds of trees and flowers there too! Then we went home and played, Mommy and Daddy made faces at me and I smiled and tried to follow their eyes - it was the first time I played this game with Mommy! She also made a new toy with ribbons and tickles me with them, its fun!

Almost 10 pounds

On Friday Mommy had her last Moms Joining Moms class and got to weigh me... 9 pounds 15 ounces! These are Mommy's and my friends: Merari and Leila, Mommy and Me, Yvette and Sophia, Ashley and Trent, and in the back are Amber and Mason (the instructor) and Carrie and Adam!

Yesterday we went to Sophia's. I really liked her vibrating, rocking chair!!

The Many Faces of Noah

My mommy made this. He he!!!

Yoga

Mommy has been taking me to her yoga classes! I get to be a part of some of the poses even! And of course, Sophia and Yvette are there, too!! Best buds!

Here we are doing the Warrior Pose.

And this is the Tree Pose.

I even get to play on the ball!

All that hard work sure tuckers me out!

Follow the monkey

My vision is getting better and better... tonight I realized there's a monkey above my changing table! My mommy noticed I was looking at him and brought him closer so I could see him better and then she moved him around so I could practice tracking with my eyes. I like the black picture frames on the white walls in the living room, too, and have been staring at those when my mommy dances with me, but this is the first time I followed something colorful with my eyes. Aren't I amazing!? Mommy says she made the monkey just for me and is super glad I like them!

Smile!

I smiled at Mommy for the first time today (during a la leche league meeting)! She seemed to be pretty excited! I have smiled many times before, but this time I looked right at her to make sure she knew "This one's for you!".

This is my deep-in-thought look! :)

Infant Massage

Mommy took me to a Massage Class for four weeks!! She learned how to massage my legs, tummy, chest, arms, face and back and OOooOOOoh how I love it! She massages me at least once a week and it is just so relaxing! And guess who else was there... that's right, my best buds Sophia and Leila! Maybe when I get big enough I can return the favor and give Mommy a massage (Mommy hopes so!).

Usually I get down to the diaper, but I wasn't feeling well tonight (I think I ate too much - 4 ounces from the bottle!). Mommy was worried because I spit up a lot this morning and tonight and then Daddy came home sick today... but I think I am okay. Mommy is going to get the H1N1 vaccine tomorrow though because she is a big worry-wart. Hopefully we can all stay healthy, as I hear flu season is here and the Swine Flu is verrrrry aggressive... it's a pandemic! Eeek. Don't forget to cough into your arm or a tissue and wash your hands often!

Mommy quarantined Daddy and she and I are sleeping in MY room tonight just to be safe until we have that vaccine! My first night in my crib actually... it is so spacious compared to the bassinett! And the mattress is much more comfortable. I think I like it! Plus we have the froggy humidifier keeping us company, he's neat!

standing tall

When Mommy puts my feet on the table, I just love to show how tall I am by straightening and stiffening my legs! We are at Brookside Park on this beautiful day where we go for our walks.

Joshua Tree National Park

Mommy and Daddy took me to my first National Park today, Joshua Tree. Daddy just couldn't wait to take me to my first National Park! Mommy and Daddy love National Parks and hiking and camping and stuff like that. I can't wait to go camping, that sounds like sooo much fun.

So, I don't remember Joshua Tree very well, as I slept pretty much the entire trip... BUT thank goodness for pictures! I was hanging out in the Bjorn for the hike! It is just so cozy, I bet you would fall asleep too!

Joshua trees are so cool in the sunset.
Yeah, so I was sleeping for this picture.
...and this picture

Here's the Wall Street Mill.
and some cool old cars...

Mommy made me wear a hat AND a hood because it was a little chilly out there! She forgot to check my legs though... brrrrrr! But, it didn't stop me from sleeping the whole way!