Congratulations Shannon and Chris! Hunter Reed Rhodes was born yesterday, August 23 at 12:16 pm. He is quite a big boy at 8 pounds 13 ounces and 21 inches long. Jameson and I were able to go meet our newest nephew (total number now 6) and both got to hold him during our visit. He was wide awake so we could see his blue eyes and really get to talk to him. His fingers and feet are so long! I am sure he will be tall like his dad. I can't wait to introduce him to Lucy and am so excited to see them play when they get older. They are both lucky to have a cousin so close in age to grow up with :) Best wishes to the new family and welcome Hunter!!!
Not only was Shannon and Chris' world rocked yesterday, so was the east coast's! Virginia was the epicenter of the first earthquake in Maryland for over 140 years and was felt from Georgia to Canada to Chicago. Jameson was at work and Lucy, Otis and I were at home. I first noticed a sound like a truck rolling by on the street but looked outside and saw nothing. Then the house started shaking, Otis started barking, and I was scared! I quickly grabbed Lucy and Otis and ran to the center of the house; obviously we never talked about what to do in an earthquake as I'm sure this was the exact opposite of what I should have done and run outside. Fortunately, it did not last long and no one was reported seriously injured. It was definitely something to experience but I would be perfectly fine to only experience it once!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
5 months!
Today Lucy is 5 months old! The past month has been one of the most exciting with Lucy with all of her changes, movements, and developments. Most notably, Lucy can no longer be laid on her back and expected to stay in one place. She has gotten the back-to-belly roll down and also pushes herself around in a circle on her belly. Typically the belly time lasts a few minutes the first time before frustration sets in. We flip her over to her back but at next glance she is on her belly and, very soon, screaming.
Lucy took her first boat ride this month on Nana and Poppy's boat in the Chester River. She didn't mind the life jacket but really enjoyed laying out on Uncle Harry's boat for a nap.
Lucy also had her first trip to the beach! It was so exciting going to Ocean City for the annual vacation as a family of three. We were anxious to see how Lucy would react to the sand and ocean but she seemed to be right at home.
For two weeks of the past month, Lucy moved to a 30 minute nap schedule. Her typical two and a half hour morning nap and two, one hour afternoon naps turned into a half hour morning nap and a half hour afternoon nap. Needless to say it was a long two weeks, for Lucy and Mommy. Just as quickly as it came, it went and Lucy is back to longer stretches of sleeping. Another sleep development is Lucy moved to sleeping in her bassinet for part of the night. Neither Lucy nor I had been sleeping deeply for a few nights so Jameson and I decided to see if she would do better without the movement from either of us in our bed. The next night Lucy slept from 9:30 to 2:30 in her bassinet without stirring. I didn't fare so well not having her by my side but have now adjusted and we both appreciate the better sleep.
Lucy is more and more vocal every day and loves figuring out all the ways she can move her mouth to change her noises. She loves to squeal at us and at Otis to catch his attention. She laughs more frequently now so Jameson and I never tire of fake coughing, peek-a-booing, and ticking her little/big legs. She also likes making us laugh and started faking coughing at us since we would do it to her. One of our favorite expressions is her pouty lip, which she usually does in between smiles...
A couple of days before we went on vacation Lucy began smacking her lips and by the end she had it mastered, probably because of all the eating she witnessed! She recognizes her name and turns toward Jameson and I when we are talking to her (most of the time that is, she already has selective hearing!). We are so happy to have a baby that other people enjoy being around. Everyone she is around comments on how happy she is and what a good baby and we could not agree more :)
Lucy tried watermelon at the end of this month and loved it. She has been showing an interest in food by reaching and intently watching us eat and drink but since I don't plan on giving her rice cereal I figured we would wait until next month to start introducing vegetables and fruits. I still plan on breastfeeding for a year so any food will be supplemental and not her major source of nutrition or calories.
As I say every month, we are completely in love with our little girl. I feel so lucky to be able to stay home with her and see every accomplishment and smile. We love you Lucy!
Lucy took her first boat ride this month on Nana and Poppy's boat in the Chester River. She didn't mind the life jacket but really enjoyed laying out on Uncle Harry's boat for a nap.
Lucy also had her first trip to the beach! It was so exciting going to Ocean City for the annual vacation as a family of three. We were anxious to see how Lucy would react to the sand and ocean but she seemed to be right at home.
For two weeks of the past month, Lucy moved to a 30 minute nap schedule. Her typical two and a half hour morning nap and two, one hour afternoon naps turned into a half hour morning nap and a half hour afternoon nap. Needless to say it was a long two weeks, for Lucy and Mommy. Just as quickly as it came, it went and Lucy is back to longer stretches of sleeping. Another sleep development is Lucy moved to sleeping in her bassinet for part of the night. Neither Lucy nor I had been sleeping deeply for a few nights so Jameson and I decided to see if she would do better without the movement from either of us in our bed. The next night Lucy slept from 9:30 to 2:30 in her bassinet without stirring. I didn't fare so well not having her by my side but have now adjusted and we both appreciate the better sleep.
Lucy is more and more vocal every day and loves figuring out all the ways she can move her mouth to change her noises. She loves to squeal at us and at Otis to catch his attention. She laughs more frequently now so Jameson and I never tire of fake coughing, peek-a-booing, and ticking her little/big legs. She also likes making us laugh and started faking coughing at us since we would do it to her. One of our favorite expressions is her pouty lip, which she usually does in between smiles...
Lucy tried watermelon at the end of this month and loved it. She has been showing an interest in food by reaching and intently watching us eat and drink but since I don't plan on giving her rice cereal I figured we would wait until next month to start introducing vegetables and fruits. I still plan on breastfeeding for a year so any food will be supplemental and not her major source of nutrition or calories.
As I say every month, we are completely in love with our little girl. I feel so lucky to be able to stay home with her and see every accomplishment and smile. We love you Lucy!
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