Wow! I can't even believe that Josiah is nearly 5 months old (January 26)...the time has gone faster than I ever could have imagined. Life has been very busy lately...Eric and I are both swamped at work and have had to work at home more nights than not. So, between work, playing with and feeding Josiah, and sleep, there just hasn't been much time for blogging.
Christmas was a lot of fun, and we got to spend some time with my sister, Kim, which was a surprise and such a joy! Josiah wasn't too interested in his presents, but I can only imagine how fun next year will be. This year I felt truly blessed to have such a wonderful addition to our family!
Josiah has been growing like a weed and he brings so much happiness to our lives. At his four month appointment a few weeks ago he was 15 pounds and 25 1/2 inches long...almost double his birth weight, and nearly 4 inches longer!!! He can do so much now; while he continues to be a very serious baby, he will smile when he sees Eric and I, or when he hears our voice. He giggles and laughs, and LOVES peak-a-boo, "noise in the throat" sounds, jumping, flying, and kisses. He is very needy and always wants to see where you are, and prefers to be held. I'm trying really hard to help him understand he doesn't always need to be carried by one of us, that he can entertain himself, and slowly he's learning.
He got an exersaucer for Christmas and loves to play in that...we call it the ADHD machine because of all the toys, lights, and buttons. Even after we've taken off most of the toys that are removable, there are still SO many, but he loves it. We adopted a name from a nice mom at the doctor too, as in their family they referred to it as "the circle of neglect", sad but true. It allows me to get some things done while he's entertained...I say as he sits in it right now!
Josiah is also able to roll over, and is slowly beginning to discover his hands. He can now move sliding toys around on his swing and exersaucer, and will push things that spin. He will put anything in his mouth, and is a big fan of sucking/chewing on his hands. He is fascinated by lights and music, and I hope he will grow up to be musically inclined.
We have been dealing with our first cold this week, and that has been really challenging to see him so sick...stuffy nose, goopy eyes, and sad cough. But we're on the other end, and the one good thing that came out if it is that the doctors FINALLY agreed to try a different reflux medication. So, now instead of Zantac, he is taking Prevacid, and it appears to be working better so far. He does not like naps, and will only take a very few, very short cat naps during the day, no matter what we try. He does sleep decent at night, waking up once in the middle of the night, and once in the early morning, but will usually go back to sleep with out too much of a protest.
Well, this is all I have for now...hopefully it's enough to satisfy. And just for the record, it took me an hour to create this post because Josiah enjoys crying and being held....so we'll probably see you again in 3 months or so!!
Love,
Eric, Ann and Josiah
4 comments:
Love all the pictures and the update! He's a cutie!! Three months? We won't be able to wait that long for more of that sweet boy!!!
Love the new background and the beautiful pictures! He looks like a perfect combination of Eric and yourself. :) Hope he feels better soon!
Thank you, Ann!!! I just ate all these pictures up - I love it. Hey guess what? Isaac got an exersaucer for Christmas too, and it's the same one as Josiah's! Hahha, they can be long distance exersaucer buddies. :)
R
P.S. The new wallpaper is so pretty!
Loved seeing all the pictures and it was great to get updates from you! I haven't done any blogging since I went back to work so I know how that goes. And we have got to talk because it sounds like we are going through a lot of the same things. Alexa was put on prevacid as well, she won't let us put her down, she cries a lot, etc. Maybe we can share tips! Hope to talk to you soon!
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