Thursday, November 20, 2008

3 months old!

I just can't believe that tomorrow Chesson will be 3 months old. Corbin and I were just talking about how it seems like Chesson has always been a part of our family. We are very thankful to have a sweet baby. He is laughing and making all kinds of noises these days. His very favorite thing to do is sit in his bouncy seat and kick his bears. He thinks it is so fun!
Earlier this week it snowed. It was so strange because the sun was shining and the sky was blue. I tried to get Chesson bundled up and outside to get a few pictures, but of course, by the time we go out there - the snow had stopped. So, you'll just have to trust me.
This is a big week because Chesson has started napping in his crib again. He has terrible reflux. The reflux doesn't cause him pain anymore because of the medicine he takes. But, the medicine (unfortunately) doesn't stop the continual spit-up. We go through bibs and burp cloths like you wouldn't believe. We don't dare do anything in the house or go anywhere without a bib on and a burb cloth nearby. Otherwise, I would have to change his clothes at least 10 times a day. Anyway, because of the spit-up issue, the doctor said to have him sleep in his carseat. (Sleeping upright helps prevent ear infections - b/c the spit up will just end up in his ear...yuck. He also would just lay in a big wet spot....yuck again.) Chesson has slept in his carseat for his naps and bedtime since he was about 3 weeks old. We almost always put his carseat in his crib, so he knows where he's supposed to sleep:o) ~ I am excited to say, this week as he has napped in his crib he has been quite content! Hopefully, in the next few weeks he'll be sleeping there at night as well! yay!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

A Fun New Adventure

Chesson has decided that he is no longer content to just be still and look around. He is constantly kicking his feet when he is on his back, and he is determined to crawl. Unfortunately for him, his arms aren't quite strong enough to support his weight. But, he has nearly mastered an "army crawl." It's quite a sight. ~ Also, Corbin and I have just discovered that Chesson loves to pull himself up to a sitting position from his boppy. I completely underestimated how excited I would be to see him accomplish little milestones in his young life. I am smitten.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Falls Lake

Today was one of those perfect days. The temperature was in the mid 70's, the sky was blue, and the leaves were all beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange. So, when Dorothy called inviting us to go on a picnic at Falls Lake, Chesson and I didn't dare decline. We spent three hours enjoying the unusually warm November weather.
Chesson was a happy camper on the picnic table (on his boppy...I'm a rebel that way) while Dorth and I enjoyed our lunch. I'm so happy that he loves the outdoors!