Big News!!

This week we have two things to report!

First off, we have new face, Lori and I call it "Snoot" face. Ty smiles and then rinkles up his nose and squints his eyes! So darn cute!



Secondly, Ty has now rolled over 3 seperate times from his belly to his back... and we have video!! :-)

Today, we are going to visit the Candy Store where Nan Smith works. It is their Spring Open House and the Easter Bunny will be there to greet the kiddies. Hopefully, we are able to post a cute photo of Ty and the Easter Bunny sometime this week! :-)

6 Months Young, Likes/Dislikes & Fun Times

Tomorrow Ty will celebrate his 6 month birthday! Lori and I have been so amazed at how fast time flies and especially these last 6 months! During that time Ty has been such a joy in our lives and has changed so much. We have truly been blessed with a fine little boy.



Throughout the past 6 months, Ty certainly has developed some likes and some dislikes. Here are just a few of each!

Dislikes:

- Vacuum Cleaner - screams at the top of his lungs at the sound
- Tummy Time - he does it but not for long
- Drying his Hair and clothes over his head - especially before bedtime
- Waiting too long to be fed - when this little guy wants a bottle, he wants it now!
- End of his bottle - when his bottle is empty, occasionally we get a little upset!
- Staying in one position/place for too long - wants a different view so very often

Likes:

- Itzy Bitzy Spider - he loves it and smiles or laughs every time
- Changing Table - still one of the best places in the evening before bedtime
- Being Nosey - always wants to see what that noise was or who is talking
- Walks with Mommy - enjoys getting some fresh air and having mommy do all the work
- Attention - wants to be held, carried or played with constantly
- Being Scared - never saw a baby like to be scared, but he smiles and laughs every time

Within the last few weeks Ty has began to recognize his name and look at anyone who calls his name. Normally he looks and ackowledges with a smile or grin. :-)

Lori is certainly enjoying her new life at home with Ty and is doing a great job. She has also take Ty on a few shopping excursions and visits with family and friends, pretty much without incident and with Ty being a good little boy.

This past week, we purchased two new items for Ty, an Excersaucer and a Jogging Stroller. Needless to say, Ty loves his excersaucer. He seems to love all the toys on it and seems to enjoy pressing the many buttons as well! :-)

Lori and Ty have not yet used the stroller but I am sure when the weather turns warm, it will be used daily! With the rubber, bike like tires, I am sure it will be much easier to push on the road.

Ty is eating well, he loves most of the first foods with the exception of carrots. He's not too keen on those! But overall, he loves his fruit and veggies! We are excited to see how much he has grown since his last doctor's visit back in February.

Fun times are ahead in the next month. On April 9th, Ty will have his 6 month checkup where I am sure more immunizations await. A joy for any child at any age!

On April 15th, we take a week long trip to Myrtle Beach to visit the Kipe Family and see Ty enjoy his first beach experience. The past few weeks we have been preparing by purchasing some summer clothes for Ty... as you can see, he is going to be one cool dude at the beach!

So Far, So Good!!

So Mommy's first week at home came to a close after a looooong Friday! I believe Lori's words to me on the phone Friday Afternoon said it all... "I think I am going back to work!"

By 8 AM Friday Morning Lori was on a roll cleaning the house. She had both bathrooms clean before Ty even woke up. When he did awake, Lori's day began to drag along. It took her the next 7 hours to vacuum and dust the house. This chore normally takes her no longer then 2 hours total but on this day, she had a baby who was experiencing separation anxiety and would simply lose his cool when she left the room! Lori ended up finishing the dusting by singing ABC's to Ty as she went from room to room!

Besides Friday, the rest of Lori's first week at home was excellent. She took Ty, early in the week, on his first trip to Target shopping for baby food and some miscellaneous items. On Thursday, she met her grandmother, aunt and two cousins at Applebee's for lunch. Both occasions Ty was an excellent little boy. Maybe he was making up for it on Friday?!?

The week was full of adjustments for both Mom and Ty. Ty had trouble napping during the day, nothing new, but it caused some intense moments before bed time. Let's just say, when Ty wants a bottle and bed, he wants it all to occur within seconds. Not minutes, seconds! But throughout the week Mom and Ty became better adjusted to their new life!

Ty is also now enjoying his vegetables. He seems to love squash! And as far as his fruits, no problems with applesauce or peaches. He loves them too. So far so good!

Lori, being the excellent wife that she is, had some pretty good meals cooked for me when I got home too. Chicken in the crock pot, meat loaf and some stir fry. Pretty tasty meals, hope she keeps that up! :-)

On Saturday, Nan (Smith) came over to baby sit Ty for the evening while Lori and I met some of my old co-workers at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hagerstown. It was nice for Nan to come over and get some one on one time with Ty and for us to get out by ourselves on such a nice warm evening. When we returned home and asked Nan if Ty was good, her words, "He was an Angel." :-) We must be doing something right!

Lori and Ty also got to enjoy the beautiful weather by taking some nice long walks around the neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday. In fact, on Sunday while they were gone, I completed a couple chores of my own and got myself cleaned up. After nearly 75 minutes of them being gone, I was a little concerned and about ready to send out a search party. :-) As I walk out into the drive way, here come Lori and Ty. It seems as though they got hung up with some neighbors down the street and Ty really enjoyed the attention. Guess he is not getting enough at home! Yeah Right!! :-)

Until next time...