Tuesday, February 24, 2009

6 Months!!!


I know I just posted on Friday, but believe it or not, things have changed! It is almost as if Asher turning 6 months on Saturday caused a light bulb to go off, and he has made some progress. Since my last post, I can actually see and feel Asher's 2 bottom teeth. Of course, they aren't all the way out of the skin, but it won't be long. Michael and I have been working on sitting up with our little man, and he can actually sit up by himself for a little while without any support. It still amazes me how flexible he is. I think he enjoys sitting up too, because it gives him a new perspective. Of course, I can't leave him sitting up just yet because he's not mastered it just yet, but he's getting there. The biggest surprise for us is the fact that when we put him on his stomach he is trying so hard to scoot himself across the floor. He can turn in circles, but when he gets tired he just rolls over. He is having a ball in the bathtub kicking his legs and feet, and he thinks it's just hilarious when he is able to splash water on daddy and me. He is getting to be so much fun!

Today we went to Asher's 6 month doctor's appointment, and it was an interesting trip. He did absolutely wonderful, but when the doctor placed him on his back to check down below, she took off the diaper and out came the stream of urine all over her, her tools, and worst of all, her laptop! I couldn't help but laugh, and Asher thought it was pretty funny too! He weighs 16lbs 15 oz and he is 26 inches long. The doc gave him a great report and he did awesome with his shots. He didn't even cry when he got his first one, and when he did start crying it was only briefly, but he quit as soon as I picked him up! He was such a big boy, and mommy was too, because this is the first time I didn't cry. He goes back when he is 9 months old, which is hard to believe that this is only 3 months away. Anyway, our big boy is traveling to Powder Springs to spend the night with GG and Papa Cece by himself for the first time. Although we are a little nervous, Michael and I are looking forward to a real date night and sleeping in:) Till next time...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Update


Well, I promise now that I don't have a depressing post of all these confusing thoughts and down in the dumps feelings, cause life is really good for us. We put Asher in the little daycare that I discussed earlier, and we are actually really happy with the decision. Michael says that when Asher gets to "school" he is just as happy as can be. In fact, I went to pick him up last week, and I have not seen him flirt as much as he did when I got there. He was just about cackling when she went to change him before we went home. His teacher tells me that he is always that way while he is there, but she might just be trying to ease my mind, which worked:) He is getting so big and now when I look at him the little baby I used to see is becoming more of a little boy! He will be 6 months old tomorrow, and that means half a year has already passed, and we cannot believe it. We have learned so much and been through so many stages, it just flies by. I was actually holding him today and teared up because he has just been such a joy for us.I ended up being able to pump more than enough to get Asher to 6 months, and I actually feel like my body belongs to me again, and I am amazed at how much more convenient it is to make bottles for my man, and he is still getting the goods. It will be kinda sad when all my milk is gone, but he is starting to eat other foods, so I think we will all be alright:) We got to the doctor on Monday for Asher's 6 month appointment, so I will let you know how that goes, along with the shots. Then, we are off to the photographer on Tuesday for Asher's 6 month photo shoot! He is really into babble now and he thinks it is hilarious when I smell his feet and act like his feet stink...go figure, all boy. He is rolling over from front to back really well, and he is able to roll over from back to front, but not as well. He finds his feet fascinating and will often just roll around grabbing his feet. He loves to blow bubbles and make a spitting sound. We are working on him sitting up, but he can only do it for about 5-10 seconds right now. He also likes to grab my water bottle out of my hands and put it up to his mouth, he even knows which end is the right one. He will also do this to just about anything I am drinking...little pig. He is sleeping great at night, thank the Lord, and he is continuing to get better with his naps. I know I am going on and on, but I have one last announcement. He got his first haircut this past weekend for Valentine's day, and he looks so handsome. Of course I kept every strand of his hair, and you wouldn't believe how curly his hair is. Here are some pictures of the event...enjoy
After Asher's haircut we spendt the rest of the weekend spending time with Asher's best friend Nolan, who is one of my best friend Jeana's little boys, and playing with his Pop, Shashe, cousins Rylee and Jackson, and Uncle Chris and Aunt Loren. We had a great time.

Visiting Asher's Great Grandparents

When Asher was born, my grandmother had just had a major surgery at Vanderbilt for a tumor that was attached to her sternum, so she had to go to a rehab facility for quite sometime before she finally got to come home. Therefore, she was very anxious to meet little Asher, so we made the trip up the mountains to beautiful Tennessee. On the way we stopped on Friday night in Gatlinburg for the night so that Asher could get to bed as close to his normal bedtime as possible...I am so strict. Anyway, the next morning we got up really early and Asher got to all the sights and ate his first breakfast at the Pancake Pantry, which I highly recommend. He was of course a hit with the ladies as usual:)
Finally, after a morning of sight seeing, we made to my grandparents and Asher got to meet them for the first time. It was so nice, the whole family came out to see him. Even my dad, sister, and my step-mom from Atlanta came to see him. He showed them how he could eat his veggies and all the funny little faces he made. He especially enjoyed the beautiful songs my Uncle Dave had for him. It is so wonderful that my grandparents have gotten to meet him and spend time with him. My grandmother is doing so well after her surgery. She is a strong woman and very determined to get well. I believe meeting Asher made her even more determined.