A few of Aiden's firsts!

Aiden has experienced a few more firsts in the past few weeks. A few weeks ago he rolled over from his tummy to his back (he rolled from his back to tummy the first time when he was 8 days old). He was soo cute, we were doing tummy time, something that he is a bit of a fair weather fan of, and he figured out how to end tummy time on his own by flipping over, I then flipped him back over (after of course praising my little guy's new accomplishment) and he then did it again, it was a fun little game we played for a few minutes.

Aiden is continuing to enjoy time in front of the mirror, when I'm getting ready in the morning, he is quite content laying in our bedroom in front of our large closet mirrors. He is also talking A LOT---so much so that it is affecting his eating a bit. Yesterday when I got home from work and was feeding him, he would take a little bit then stop and talk (okay more of a babble but still really cute), it seemed as if he wanted to tell me about his day. Feeding him took longer than normal but it was worth it to hear about his day:)

Aiden had his first experience at a play group Monday and it went very well. The Parents as Teachers play group was larger than I had expected, and worried that Aiden may become a bit overly stimulated, but he didn't he enjoyed playing with new toys and watching the toddlers wobble about. He was the youngest one there, so he attracted a lot of attention. Monday was a beautiful day, below 80 degrees in July, so we decided to walk to the park in the afternoon and try out the swings for the first time. Aiden loved it--he was laughing and smiling the entire time. We also met another mother who had 2 little girls ages 2.5 and 9 months who recently moved here from NC where they were 2 hours from the mountains and 2 hours from the ocean now they live in Wamego! Aiden had fun watching the 2 girls play and I realized how big my little guy is, he didn't seem much smaller than the 9 month old girl!

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks. Also keep an eye out for a July photo album hitting your email in the next week or so:) Its hard to believe July is almost over, this summer has flown by.

"Mom, stop taking my picture I'm playing at play group!!" "I'm having a ball" We checked out some toys after play group, and Aiden loves kicking, holding and of course putting them in his mouth.

"Boy my hands are yummy". It's become pretty hard to get a picture without Aiden's hands in his mouth, I think they make his gums feel better. Nathen and I think he's been teething for about 2 months now, but no teeth yet.

"I love daddy reading to me" Nathen enjoys reading to Aiden, they enjoy a Bob the Builder book that Nana got for Aiden.

"Rock Chalk Jayhawk Go KU!!!" Aiden sports a KU onesie that his Aunt Cammie made for him. The onesie is 6-9 months size, and fits perfect!!!

Aiden is 3 months old!!!!

Aiden is now 3 months, its hard to believe that he is already that old, the time has really flown by quickly. We had our family connections appointment Monday, and Aiden now weighs 14 lbs 3 oz and is 24 inches long. I enjoy these appointments a bit more than the Dr appointments one because the family connections nurse is able to spend more time with us, two I work in the same building so know her personally, and lastly because they never involve shots!!! Anyways in addition to being measured we were informed that Aiden weight is in the 75th percentile, length is 50th percentile, and head circumference is 25th percentile ( I always thought his head looked smaller than other babies his age) but I'm not complaining--of all things to be smaller than normal I'd choose the head especially 3 months ago!!:) . And his height for weight proportion is in the 75th percentile which basically just means he doesn't look too skinny or fat---he's just right--which of course is what I thought:) We also got a lot of handouts on activities to do with Aiden, and was reassured that we are doing everything "right", even one activity that Nathen likes to do with him, pulling him by his arms to a sitting position. I thought our little guy was not strong enough for that yet, but I guess Nathen knew more than I did in that regard. Aiden is so lucky to have such a great daddy. I know some mommys that don't feel comfortable leaving their infant child with daddy for very long, but I must admit I look forward to the weekends when Nathen is home so I can do the grocery shopping by myself without worrying if Aiden is going to get fussy (which he never has yet), not to mention to have some time as a family all together. This past weekend I was gone for a few hours (we needed a ton of groceries!!) anyways, when I got home Nathen had Aiden bathed, changed several pooey diapers and had put Aiden down for a nap. I thought, geez I don't think I could have done it any better--what a reassuring thought for a mommy!!! Okay I guess I have bragged on Nathen enough for now.

While shopping Saturday I got Aiden a new "toy" a bebe pod which he seems to love, check out the photos. Also, Nathen being the loving daddy he is wanted to make sure we had some bathtime pics of Aiden that we can embarrass him by when he's older ---as we both have experienced!!

I have returned to work now for 2 weeks and so far everything is going well. I think I have a pretty good balance between work and home life. I've been appreciating every moment I get with Aiden, and he's recently returned to waking every 2-3 hours, so I'm looking at the middle of the night feedings as special bonding time for us since I'm not home as much as I was a few weeks ago.

Well that is all for now. Enjoy the pictures and comments that I think Aiden would add, he's talking up a storm, but only he knows what he's saying:)

"Mom, what are you doing taking pictures of me naked!!!"

"Man, I feel so much better after my bath, you should have seen the diaper I had right before, I must say I'm pretty proud of it:)""Look at me, no hands, this sitting up thing is pretty cool"

"Mom, let go I told you I'm a big boy and can do it all by myself, Dad please tell her to let go"

Happy 4th of July!!!

Aiden, Nathen and I spent our 4th of July Holiday taking it pretty easy at home until the Annual Wamego 4th of July parade. One of the perks to living a block from Main Street Wamego is we were able to just walk to the parade and not have to worry about parking (its kind of funny to see Wamego hopping so much and people searching side streets for available parking). Aiden seemed to enjoy the parade, all the noises did not seem to bother him at all, although he seemed more amazed and interested in his hands than any of the floats. Aiden did a first today, he took 3 naps that were at least an hour long!!!! As I've mentioned before he usually only naps 30-45 minutes, but today he fell into my "ideal nap routine" after of course I'd almost given up on it:) I took advantage of the long naps by taking a nap myself during his first afternoon nap, and getting the house clean during his late afternoon nap. I'm hoping he'll stay in this routine for awhile so I can take advantage of the time to scrapbook. However, this evening he seems to be having trouble falling asleep so we'll see if the 3 long naps were worth it or not!:)

All of us were in need of some rest. We spent the weekend in KC celebrating my sister's pregnancy and attending her baby shower. Everyone thought Aiden was such a great baby, he really was on his best behavior the entire time, even on the 2 hour car ride home. It was fun to introduce him to relatives he had not met before and reconnect with those that saw him when he was first born. Below are a few pictures from our trip to KC. We all had a great time!

Aiden hangs out in Uncle Bill's arms for the first time. Uncle Bill is getting some practice for when his little one, Elizabeth Katherine arrives in October.

Aiden plays with Aunt Cammie, and her neice Mary while I sit back and enjoy the show:)

We hope that everyone had a safe, relaxing, and happy Holiday!