Totten Talk

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Boy or Dog?

Did I give birth to a baby boy or a puppy? Judging by the sounds I heard issuing from the baby monitor this morning you might guess puppy! Nathan has learned how to growl and it has quickly become his favorite form of communication. The dogs are not quite sure what to think of it, but don't seem to be too upset by it. Nathan is also quickly learning to grasp and reach for toys (and dogs). The dogs stay mostly out of reach. He loves his activity seat and banging his keys on the table to make lots of noise. He has decided that solid food is much better than his bottle. Yesterday he rejected his bottle and continued to cry until he got his solid food. But as much as he loves his food, whatever the adults have ALWAYS looks better. He watches every bite and sip we take! I can already envision the huge grocery bill we will have once he is a teenager!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Playing and Napping

Last night we had dinner with friends. On the way there, Nathan was fussing in his car seat. As I was driving I told him that he would see Daddy once we got there. Nathan immediately stopped fussing and cooed in delight. After dinner I was holding Nathan while our friend's little girl was playing on the floor nearby. Nathan was fascinated by their little girl who is about 1 year older than him. He watched her every move and you could see him trying to figure her out. Another little person! But after playing yesterday and being up late, he slept 12 hours and has taken a nap for almost 3 hours this morning! In fact he has been sleeping so long I have been in his room 3 times to check on him so far. He even slept through the flash for this picture! I am sure he will be waking up any second as I type this.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Rice Cereal

Today Nathan had his first feeding of rice cereal. At first he looked uncertain when it was placed in his mouth, but after that first bite, he seemed to enjoy it. We will try a new food after 5 days.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Doctor Visit

Today Nathan had his 4 month old doctor appointment. The doctor was pleased with his progress and the new skills he has developed. Nathan is now 15lbs 3.5oz and 25.5 inches long. This puts him in the 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. He also pronounced Nathan ready to try out some solid foods (rice cereal, and some baby foods). Nathan is beginning to be afraid of strangers and cried when the doctor talked to him at first but then he decided that it was ok and babbled away. He also got some more vaccinations today and has been a little cranky and very tired ever since.