I have been giving Lucy some "alone" (monitored) time with Sander recently and she's really been enjoying it. I set him down wherever she is playing and he watches intently while she tells him what she is working on. It is quite beautiful really. He really responds to her. This photo was taken last night while I was cooking dinner right inside the doorway where I shot it from.
Certainly not alone time due to the bath but a first bath together and it went great!
The flash startled Sander (many things do) but I just love this shot of Lucy. Such a sweet sister. She had just finished brushing his hair.
Sander captivated by the flash and Lucy snuggling up for a photo.
Sander continues to become more interested in his surroundings. To celebrate turning 10 weeks old he went to his first baseball game. Grandma Lyn, Bob Bob, Mama, Dada, Lucy and Sander all went to a Lake Monsters game in Burlington. The weather was simply perfect and we all enjoyed relaxing together. The Lake Monsters won.
The best sister ever.
Lucy loves to take photos of Sander. She just loves having a little brother. The next two photos are ones she took this past week while he was in his swing. I think they are so sweet.
tee hee...little man sits up a little (with bright blue socks).
So today Sander giggled and laughed for the first time. A lot! He completely surprised me. Lucy and I were counting to ten with him and moving his arms around in a silly way and he just laughed with us suddenly. It was so wonderful. We played this game for about five minutes and then he tired of it.
...and then he takes his usual position.
Sander loves to lay on his tummy. I laid him down briefly tonight on his belly to help Lucy in the other room, came back and there he was on his back. Another surprise! So now he can roll from back to front and from front to back at NINE WEEKS. I think we are in trouble. Someone is quite strong.
Playing with a wooden rattle and holding on really well.
....and completely captivated by Mr. Owl who hangs above. This went on for quite awhile.
Sometimes he smiled other times he squirmed and kicked a ton. Too cute.
Here is a series of morning silliness photos. It is so much fun watching all of his happy expressions.
A mama has to find humor in the crying, sometimes, right? This was immediately upon entering the lovely blueberry patch at Knoll Farm in Waitsfield. This is what Sander does whenever I start to garden as well. Anyway, he was hungry. I fed him and the adorable pouting ceased. He has the most perfect bottom lip doesn't he?
Proud and happy mama enjoying snuggle time with the little guy.
Proud and happy dada enjoying snuggle time with the little guy.
A couple of days after Sander turned 6 weeks old Matt and I watched him roll from his back to his front, intentionally. Hmm...this is not the norm. We then proceeded to watch him squirm quite successfully to the edge of his activity mat with super strong legs, like a wiggle worm. We joked simultaneously, "He's already crawling!" It seems we have another very strong, healthy and active baby on our hands. He's been rolling from his back to his front a couple times a week and then enjoys falling asleep on his tummy. Coos and other adorable vocalizations have begun as well!
The above is a typical morning at our house. Lucy and I enjoy some time together cooking breakfast while Sander observes and enjoys our tunes. I am not sure why the quality of the video is not as good as usual.
A few days before Sander turned 7 weeks old
7 weeks old and feeling good.
Quite content.
Sander has become very adverse toward being in his car seat. The poor guy cries the moment we get in the car. Our trip (without dada) to CT this past week took 7 hours both ways rather than the usual easy 4. It was very difficult for mama, Lucy, and Sander. We made it through and just stopped about every 30 minutes. Lucy was so sweet in the back seat telling Sander "It's OK little man, it's OK." Bumps are upsetting to him and unfortunately there are a LOT of bumps on the highways, not to mention all the dirt roads with pot holes around where we live. We're hoping he grows out of this difficult issue soon. It is hard to see him get so sad and not be able to help him right away. It's just a good excuse right now to relax at home and be happy together in the lovely weather without venturing out as much in the car. Walks are so much better!
Playing patty-cake with Grandma Nono.
His first game and he loves it!
At Sandy Beach in CT sporting a sun hat which actually fits his wee head nicely.
We really enjoyed the art walk together in Waterbury today and Sander slept peacefully the entire time in the wrap receiving many compliments from people as we passed by. Who doesn't love seeing a tiny new baby all scrunched up and cozy? Guess what happened on our drive home though...not so peaceful. Luckily it is a very short drive.
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