Making Emmitt Giggle

One of only 4 pictures we took while G-ma Connie visited

G-ma did bedtime routine every night!

HORRIBLE picture of me- but again only 4 pictures were taken so have to post them!

Grandma put Emmitt down for a nap. When I went to check on him 30 mins later he was not sleeping but playing with his toes- swinging- as happy as can be.


giggles

playing with dad


Naked time

This past week grandma Connie visited. It was a wonderful trip! G-ma helped take care of Emmitt while I slept and helped take care of me while I was awake and exhausted. She also helped take care of Kevin who was working 14 hour days and covering the Emmitt night shift by cooking wonderful meals for us and cleaning up the house! She even cleaned the mold off the bathroom walls (on Mother's day). I could not have been happier to have my momma here-definitely needed it. Emmitt had a fantastic time with her as well. They went for walks, pretended they were in Paris(eating baguettes and drinking cafe- okay g-ma was), and played outside. I could tell they both enjoyed each others company quite a lot. G-ma got our bedtime voodoo routines down and became an expert "put Emmitt down for AT LEAST an hour nap". The only bummer was we did not take nearly enough pictures while she was here. Emmitt now is 16 weeks (today!) he is becoming quite a character- laughs a bunch, smiles all the time, and is almost always pleasant. His sleep still sucks, but oh'well! We are having a blast.

LOVE MY TOES!

Bedtime FUN!

Emmitt is getting CHUBBY! 14 Weeks

Since Emmitt decided he is done sleeping like his newborn self and I have become obsessed with finding ways to get him to sleep longer bedtime has taken on several routines. It is kind of like Voodoo (as a co-worker calls it). I must complete all rituals before Emmitt's head hits the mattress, otherwise no sleep for mom or dad. So, now we have a ritual of naked time right before bath time. It all started one night when Emmitt was getting super fussy, way before bedtime, and I laid him down on the bed naked and he instantly calmed down and started smiling. Now, just when he starts to get fussy (about 30 mins before his scheduled bath time) we lay him on the bed and play. Kevin has started a new game (videos) that Emmitt loves and now that he has found his toes and baby boy parts he has a great time rolling around on the bed, smiling, and talking. It is a fun time of day that ends abruptly when you take him out of the bath and he SCREAMS! Enjoy bedtime fun photos and video!

He is SO smart!- of course I think so

learning to grab toys

Folding clothes with me- or destroying my neat piles

Emmitt's big brother Percy basking in the sunshine

Naked time! Peanut loves to be naked so we now have naked time before naps and bedtime. Great opportunity for a photo shoot!

Here are some new pics of Emmitt! Things are going well. In the last week I went back to work. It went better than I expected. It really helps that I am working while Emmitt is sleeping (ok in theory he is sleeping- but in reality he is awake every 2-3 hours-poor Kevin). Even a sleep deprived Emmitt is learning more each day and growing at an unbelievable rate. He is working on turning over and can now pick up toys. I swear he is more fun to hang out with everyday. He laughs all the time and has a great sense of humor (spoken like a true mother). Anyways, here are some pictures of Emmitt playing and growing. He sure is a sweet little peanut!

Love that face! Emmitt is going blond these days. Definitely takes after his dad.

He is such a strong boy!

Tummy time- all of Emmitt's favorite toys encourage him to hang!

Playing with Momma

Getting ready for a walk in his Winnie the Pooh sleeping sack.

Can't figure out how to turn this around- still cute!

Took these pictures just because Emmitt looked SO CUTE!

Uncle Mike watched Emmitt while I went to see our friend's band play. I called and text him 4 times in 1 1/2 hours. He did great as you can see.

Things have slowed down at our house. We returned from Colorado- each getting a cold after all the fun. Since we have been spending time at home, taking walks, and getting ready for the big transition. Emmitt has decided he would rather not sleep (like he did as a tiny baby). Between Colorado and being sick he now is up about 5 times a night. We are working hard to get him on a schedule and to sleep a bit longer (any advise is welcome). Although he doesn't sleep much, Emmitt is still sweet, happy, and learning a ton. I swear he will be crawling tomorrow!

Kisses from Grandma

Bunny Overalls for Easter

First Easter with Grandpa Bob

Sweet Emmitt Hands

Dinner time at Estes Park with Aunt Sara

WEEN!

Hangin at Sara and Jimi's house

Tummy Time

The many faces of Emmitt

Breastfeeding on a LONG walk to Gasworks park

Spring is here! Okay, it was for January, February, and March (in Seattle)- now it is winter. Anyways, we have taken the BOB on a few walks- love it and so does Emmitt. He likes the sway of the BOB and that he can face forward- now that his eyes are developed enough to see a fare distance. Emmitt is growing and changing in many ways. He now can grab items, studies colors and patterns, and doesn't hate Tummy time- as much. Emmitt had his first plane ride to Colorado, first Easter, first visit with his cousins, and first trip to the Rockies. He did great. Emmitt also had his first night of sleep in his crib last night and did amazing! So did Dad as he had to get up with Emmitt for the first time ever during the night! Now, we are getting ready for the nanny to start and for me to head back to work. Lots of sadness surrounding this transition for me- but Emmitt is a resilient little guy and I am sure will do just fine. Pictures are from a variety of activities and adventures.