Rolling

So, Parker has done it. He has finally figured out how to roll over from his back on to his tummy. I was so excited, and he seems pretty pleased with himself. It started the end of last week, with him really trying to roll, and he would succeed some of the times. Now, he has it down pat. I had him on the floor to change him and before I could even get the wipe he was on his tummy. He hasn't quite figured out once he is on his tummy how to roll again, but I am sure that it will come quickly.

Snow

So, being that it is nearing the end of February I have officially decided that I am done with snow. The weather has been nice for that last few days and I was excited that the snow might finally melt. Today it snowed, and all the nice brown dirt that was showing is now covered with that white snow. I am ready to be done. I am excited to plant grass, grow vegetables, and play outside in the sun. (A nice tan might be great too.)

Rolling Over

Parker has not rolled over yet, he has gotten close a few times. I don't know if I should be worried or not. He likes to "scootch". He places his arms spread eagle, arches his back and pushes off with his legs, he can move pretty good that way. He likes to get into his clothes in his changing table that way. When I ask him what he is doing, he grins up at me and keeps pulling the clothes out.

Solid Food

So, I started Parker on solid foods- well, the rice cereal. I gave some to him not thinking that he would be ready, but then he ate the entire amount. I have decided to try and make my own baby food. Apparently you can freeze the premade baby food until you are ready to give it to them. We will see how this goes, but it should be quite the experience.

Coordination

I happen to think that Parker is developing very excellent hand- eye cordination. He is getting very good at grabing things that I am holding, and when I hold something above him, or for him to take, he is really good at just taking it. Sometimes this has posed a problem- when I am taking his temperature, and he keeps on trying to take the thermometer, when I am trying to eat, and he wants to grab the spoon. The list is getting longer as time passes, but as I see him growing and getting bigger, I would not change a thing.

First Cold

Unfortunantly Parker got his first cold, and he got it from me. I felt really bad because I didn't want to get him sick, but I can't just leave him in his room until I feel better. Let me just say that being sick and having a baby is 10 times harder than just being sick by yourself. So, being that he is only 4 months old there are not any medications that you can give them to give them some comfort. All you can do is have a humidifier, and the bulb syringe. He is still not over the cold, and since he is not sleeping well while having the cold, I am just having him sleep with us until he gets better.

New Experience

Just 2 days ago, Parker had his first fall. I suppose you have to have that to realize that they are not the helpless baby that just stays exactly where you put them and that they are be coming mobile. Thank goodness it was not a big fall, but it made me feel horrible still. Needless to say, he is staying on the floor if he needs to be put down.

Staying Home

Before we had Parker, I had planned on going back to work. I was not excited about it, but realized that it was what needed to be done. Shortly before going back to work, circumstances changed that allowed me to stay home. Since then it has been such a wonderful experience. I have been able to see all the changes that he is going through and it is great.

Water Bug

Parker just turned 4 months old on Saturday, and it has been such a wonderful ride. I have decided that as soon as he is old enough to enroll him and myself in a Mom and Tots swimming class. He just loves being in the water and it is so fun to see him get so excited. I call him my "Little Water Bug" he just grins back.