Sander got a his first shiner just in time for his ten-month-old photo.
Sander crawls so fast and with such determination these days. If he is interrupted he is not too pleased. The funny thing is I don't even know which fall or bonk caused his black eye. The little guy is fearless. I believe part of it is that he wants to keep up with Lucy.
Lucy enjoys reading to Sander.
Sander tries to get at the pages, he gets excited by all the animals.
She really enjoys being able to do things for Sander.
We went to visit Uncle Chris in Boston for a few days while Dada stayed behind to get some work done. It was a lot of fun. The car ride actually went really well and I had a relaxing trip down there with happy kids in the back seat, amazing.
Waiting for Uncle Chris to get home!
At the Rox Diner
Sander's first time on a swing. He loved it!
Lucy is in the background way up in the air.
Swinging is so much fun.
Lucy drew a portrait of Sander on the fridge at home.
We had a much needed family day together a few days later and we all went swimming. Sander had SO much fun. This baby is definitely not afraid of the water!
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.
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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