Growing Boy!

Rolling Over!!!

Michael has been rolling over now for quite some time - however, he has been somewhat shy about sharing his talent with us! When he would wake from his naps I would go into his room to find him on his back (yes, we put him to bed on his tummy). I would try and try to get him to do it while I watched him and he just wouldn't. Finally, on January 3rd he truly mastered this skill and was proudly showing it off. We were able to catch the sequence of events on camera a few days later...







First we lay him on his tummy...















and he is happy...maybe a bit unsure...















then he starts to work...and get a bit frustrated!














After a little more frustration, and one final kick...














OVER he goes! (great action shot!!!)














He still seems a bit shocked and amazed when it is all done and there he lays, looking up at us!

It is so cute and so exciting to see him learning and mastering new tricks!









After all the rolling over and playing, it was time to get ready for bed. Michael got a bedtime story from Daddy!














He really enjoyed the story and payed attention while David read it to him 3 times!






4 Month Check-Up...

It's hard to believe that Michael is already 4 months old! He is getting so big and developing such a wonderful little personality. He cracks up all the time - which is so much fun. He also can be quite shy and seems to have a bit of "stranger danger" from time to time where he will pout and let out a big scream.
Yesterday he had his 4 month check-up at the Dr's. He weighed 12lbs 11oz. He is 23 1/4" tall and his head circumference is 42 1/4cm. The Dr. said he is right on track (he is still a little guy, but growing well) and he was pleased with his physical and emotional development. Michael was in such a great mood...talking and cooing at the nurse and Dr. Then, they came and stabbed him 3 times (it was his vaccinations - but he looked at them and me like "Why'd you stab me????") It was so sad!
The Dr. also said that Michael was old enough to start trying out solid foods! So yesterday he had his first taste of cereal...here are some pictures of his first spoon feeding of cereal (well, at this point it is still 99% milk and 1% cereal...but still...it was exciting!)





The first bite!


















The reaction to the first bite!





















Getting "soup" from Daddy. Michael was quite happy with this situation...as you may be able to tell from the little smile on his face!










Unfortunately, Michael developed a fever from his vaccinations (which I know is normal, but it is still upsetting to me!) He has been quite crabby and not feeling well since yesterday afternoon. We were able to catch a cute image of him napping today, though...since he is so pooped from the shots.





His little bottom is always up in the air like that when he sleeps! It is so cute!