Milestones & Mr. Monkey: 2 Months

This month we were able to capture some of Palmer's new tricks during our photo session with Mr. Monkey- everytime I look at these pictures, it just makes me smile- we're loving life with our little monkey!

Milestones:

• Started giving us the most beautiful toothless grin with some cooing too! Probably our favorite milestone this month.
• Still very laid back & mellow, just like his daddy.
• His favorite place to hang-out is his swing.
• His new found friend is Mr. Fist- he'll just stare at it with such intensity!
• Started playing with his tongue more and more- he loves to stick it out and rub it across his lips.
• Started having tummy time more and more and he's getting used to it.
• Loves to be swaddled real tight at night and a little looser during naps.
• Still likes the paci but he has some days he really wants it & others he could care less.
• Takes a bottle great when he needs to.
• Still eats about every 3 hours during the day and started sleeping 8-9 hour stretches at night.
• Loves to listen to music while we play in his room- his favorite is Journey's Rock-A-Bye Baby album.
• We don't have a rigid nap schedule, but we stick to the eat, play, sleep cycle.
• Becoming more and more alert during the day- sometimes skipping a naptime!
• In his first two months we've ventured out a little: Hilton Head, St. Simon's, & Vidalia. He did really great in stretches and not so great in other stretches:)
• We started taking him to church at 5 weeks & he started staying in the nursery at 8 weeks.

Extras:

Meet Mr. Fist

There's the tongue!

"Ok mom, you're really not funny anymore!"

Back Trackin'

Hmm, this blog title makes me think of Star Trekkin' across the universe. It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it! Sorry, that's a shout out to my Epworth buds:) We're living life large here, but not as we've know it! Updating about 2 months at 3 months, ugh! We're behind is an understatement, but better late than never is a new motto at our house these days.

So, on to the point- Palmer's 2 month appointment & stats:

Palmer just chilling & chatting it up with daddy as we waited. If he had only known the torture to ensue, he would have been screaming get me the heck out of here!

Palmer posing with Dr. Stone.

The proof of the torture- poor little guy handled the actual shots like a champ, however the aftermath wasn't pretty. He was out of sorts for a few days, but then he was back to his sweet self. I would love it if this was a one-time only reaction- the mom in me can dream right? But, I think this might be a trend... boo! Before the shots took place we did the fun stuff and got weighed and measured- Palmer weighed in at 12 pounds and was 23.75 inches long. He is one healthy and growing boy!



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The first time we went took Palmer to the doctor, I was in awe of the office. The waiting room is the bomb- Palmer could care less about this now, but one day he'll be tearing that place apart. All of the exam rooms have different themes. Here are the ones we've been in so far:


The Jungle Room

The Dino Room

Space Exploration Room

It's Official...

I have a new job- yep, you read that right, I have a new job. Let me introduce you:

Palmer! I turned in my official resignation this week and it was announced at our staff meeting, so it's a done deal- no more Odyssey HealthCare for me! I don't know who is more excited, Mike or myself. Now we've got some major catching up to do- this boy is growing like a weed and changing everyday. We've been up to lots of adventures and we need to share- more to come.

Who Needs Baby Monitors?

We don't because we just trained Jake to sleep on high alert:)

He Wasn't Finished

Disclaimer: The beginning may make you a little dizzy- but it's worth it:) These sounds are filling up our house because Palmer has a lot to say and we love it!

(Again, sorry for the poor quality- video phone)

He Speaks!

Translator Needed:

Palmer has been giving us a piece of his mind lately- any thoughts on what he's trying to tell us?

(Sorry for the poor video quality- phone video)

We're Baaaaack!

We've been on a little 'blog sabbatical' but we're back in gear now. Check out the dimple... we could just eat little man up!