Micah at four months

It is amazing that how much Micah has already grown and changed in four months and how much he has captured our hearts. He is such a precious gift to us. Here is his four month info:

1) Since coming home from holidays Micah has not slept through the night, instead gets up 2-3 times a night, I am hoping that this is a short lived stage.
2) Loves to be outside and hanging out with mom or dad in the baby bjorn.
3) Is a little chatterbox, is often cooing/squealing at mom or dad or at his toys.
4) Weighs: 14 lbs and 3 oz Length: 24 3/4''
5) When he gets excited he kicks his little legs like crazy.
6) He has discovered his mouth, thus he will suck in his lips or suck on his fingers while cooing.
7) He likes standing on people's laps and enjoys the jolly jumper (although is still working on the jumping part)

On the road again

This past week we had a little escape from Edmonton. We started our journey with a weekend camping trip to Gull Lake with some good friends. It was Micah's first tenting experience and he was such a trooper. He loves being outside, even when it was cold and windy. From Gull Lake we headed to Saskatchewan to spend a week on Ryan's family farm. While on the farm we saw a lot of wild life, helped with harvest and even took a trip to Lake Diefenbaker.

Our precious little boy at three months

Micah's first boat ride.

Hanging out at the beach

Playing guitar with daddy

Checking out Uncle Bryce's new car. The car Micah will learn to drive on :-)

It is hard to believe that Micah is already three months. Here is some three month info on him:

1) Won't take his soother anymore

2) Likes to grab and hold on to mommy's hair

3) Enjoys his play mat especially the red bird

4) Sleeps through the night

5) Has difficulty falling asleep at naptime and bedtime in his crib

6) Weights: 13 lbs 10oz

7) Coos and giggles

8) Has rolled over from stomach to back

9) Spits up a lot

10) Loves being outside

11) Likes holding daddy's and mommy's hands

It takes a village to raise a child

The past few weeks have been really tough with Micah. He was so content and easygoing the first two months of his life, but then he started being grumpy and fussy. I was really struggling last weekend (questioning my sanity for thinking that being a parent was a good idea) and with out even telling my family that I needed help, they came to visit…it was such a blessing. It warms my heart to see my brother and sister and parents interact with Micah. One of the cutest things was when my dad was "boxing" with Micah. I wish I had my video camera handy. Micah was just smiling and cooing as the two of them were throwing "punches" back and forth. My mom was her usual 'busy bee' self. She baked buns, cookies and even made us wareneki. I felt so refreshed and renewed by their visit. Here are some pictures from their visit…

Micah and mommy

Micah wearing the t-shirt he got from Auntie Janette.

Grandma's flying hold.

Micah telling Auntie Janette a story.

Two Months

This past week Micah turned 2 months old. I had to put away his 0-3 month clothes and he has started wearing the next size up. It seems like as soon as I figure something out about Micah or we get into a little pattern, he changes. Here is a two month update.

1) He will smile readily. He will often greet us with a big gin when we go to get him after a nap or in the morning.
2) At 8 weeks he weighed 11 lbs 9ozs.
3) He is cooing more often and has made the sound "Hi".
4) He can hold his head for a little bit and can sit up on the couch for a little while before falling over.
5) When being held up he puts weight on his legs in the standing up pose.
6) He is showing interest in toys.
7) He has gone 6- 7 hours between feeds in the night. I am hopeful that this will start occurring more often.
8) He has started sucking his fist.
9) He seems to recognize our faces and voices.
10) We cannot help but love him more and more each day. We are so blessed.

Road Trip

Last week Ryan's boss told him that there was no work lined up for a few days, so we decided to take advantage of the break by going up north to visit my parents and grandparents. I feel so blessed that Micah likes his car seat because there will be many more trips in his future.

We first went to Grande Prairie to visit my parents. Ryan had never seen my parents Grande Prairie operation and got the grand tour from my dad. He got to see the mixing of asphalt and was impressed by the technical aspects and the automation of the asphalt plant.

From Grande Prairie we went to La Crete. It was nice to break up the trip to La Crete because I feel bad having Micah in his car seat all day. In La Crete we spent time with my grandparents. We also went golfing with my family on La Crete's new nine-hole golf course.

A Day in the Life of Micah

Trying to reach for my toys.

Bath Time

Daddy giving me a facial.

Story time

I am seven weeks old today and although I am not on a set schedule (I like to keep mommy and daddy on their toes to make sure they know who is boss) I thought I would share about a day in my life….

When I wake up in the morning, I help mommy open all the curtains and blinds to let the sun shine in to the house. Mommy gives me breakfast and we talk about our night and plans for the day. Afterwards mommy will get me dressed for the day and I will watch mommy quickly eat breakfast and get ready. Then is walk time. I love going for walk. I use to fall asleep right a way, but now that I am bigger I love to stay awake for a little while and listen to the sounds around me… birds chirping, dogs barking, trees rustling and the river flowing. Mommy tries to explain everything to me. I do not always understand, but I like the sound of her voice. Sometimes we stop at the market to pick up fresh fruit and milk. When we get home it is lunchtime. Yummy!

After lunch, we will have play time… we will read stories (Mommy's book club friends give me a whole bag of fun books that mommy likes to read to me), listen and dance to music (so far I like everything except daddy's 80s metal), have belly time (I even sometimes roll over), or have a mommy's sing-a-along. Some times if I am lucky we will get together with mommy's friends or I will come along as mommy runs errands. I also like to listen in on mommy's telephone conversations, especially when she is talking to Grandma K or Auntie Daina. Then is nap time and eating time again. On good days when I wake up daddy will be home. I love spending time with daddy… he is a funny guy and he makes me smile and giggle.

Some days after supper mommy and daddy will give me a bath. I am starting to like bath time. After such a busy day I am tired and after I eat (again), daddy will put me to bed. If I am not too sleepy we will read "Good Night Moon" and daddy will remind me about everyone who loves me as we rock in my rocking chair. Life is good!