If I only knew . . .

That my dog would love the playmat as much (if not more) than my son, I would have bought the playmat years ago! My cute little dog has figured out how to make the lights go off, and she lies on her back and hits at all the animals, and pulls them with her teeth. When we go out for a few hours, I come home and find her napping on the playmat. Every time Micah gets on the playmat, she joins him - to sit, to snuggle, to just roll around. The playmat is an endless source of fun! So, for you animal owners out there - feel free to go out and buy a playmat - I'm sure your pets will love it! Here are some photos of my babies - I'll have to snap one when the dog is playing on the mat by herself! Maybe some video - she loves to start the music and hit all the toys while she lays on her back.

2 months today

I can't get over the fact that Micah is 2 months old today. We have been through so much already, and I'm amazed by how much he is growing and changing. Here is a general update on Micah at 2 months:

• Breastfeeding is finally going well! He is latching without a nipple shield, nursing efficiently and able to get what he needs from me without formula or even bottle supplements of breast milk. I'm even able to get in a pumping session every day and now have a bit of a stockpile of breast milk!
• He has graduated this week from the newborn size diaper to a size 1. What a road . . . we started out and the preemie diapers were big on him!
• Micah is officially able to wear the 0-3 month size clothing. He hasn't outgrown the newborn size yet, but that looks like it will happen in the next 2 weeks. I can't believe that the preemie clothes were huge on him when we first brought him home, and now he is wearing those "giant" 0-3 month outfits.
• Micah is holding his head up and can even roll over!
• He has started showing an interest in toys/objects. He is fascinated by the mobile and his playmat, and he now smiles at me and notices when I leave the room. He also recognizes me - he calms down when he sees me or I pick him up. He also is recognizing some of the songs I sing . . . "You are my Sunshine" immediately quiets him down now.
  
• Micah sleeps through the night! He is officially sleeping at least 9 hours at night (I hope I don't regret posting that)!
• We are starting to develop routines . . . for napping, nighttime sleeping, etc. I am actually liking the predictability right now - it is nice to know that I can go out and do something during certain times of the day.
• We've met some wonderful people through our Baby & Me class, and it looks like we have a playgroup forming!
• Micah now enjoys bathtime, and he doesn't shriek bloody murder when we change his diaper.
• Micah can sit quietly awake and not need to be held.
• He is starting to exhibit his personality, and has definite likes/dislikes. I think I have one stubborn little boy!
  

So . . . happy 2-month birthday, my little Valentine.

Today's 2 month photos

Today we went to the Picture People to take 2 month photos of Micah. I have to say, I'm a big fan! This experience was so much better than Sears Portrait Studio. So . . . here they are:



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It isn't an accident

Micah is definitely rolling over. His Grammy came over to visit tonight, and he rolled over about 4 or 5 times just to show off for her! We managed to capture it on video:



I can't believe my big boy! Sleeping through the night, sleeping in his crib, rolling over . . . I just can't believe what will happen next!



Micah's Daddy tried to capture the moment on video last night . . . instead he got some really adorable shots of Micah fussing and then sucking on his paci. Enjoy!

Roll Over!

Micah rolled over again last night! We're still not sure if it is accidental or on purpose, but he has rolled from front to back about 4 or 5 times, and from back to front 2 times!

Once again, he fell asleep in his crib . . . or, more accurately, he fell asleep on his mommy in his room while we sat in the glider, and then was moved into his crib to spend the night. While I miss having Micah around with us until 2:00 in the morning and sleeping in our room, I also am enjoying the time for us.

We can't believe how much he is growing. I weighed him yesterday at the breastfeeding support group, and he weighed 9 lbs!! We just bought size 1 diapers, and this week I am going to see how the 0-3 months size clothing fits.