Saturday, April 28, 2012

New favorite photo

Taken early this week when it was cold.





Not so great of Seth, but I love the dogs and Seth together.

Seth barely took a nap yesterday so while Samantha slept I took him out in our extra tall grass and snapped some photos.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

9 months +

Seth had his nine month checkup a week ago.  He is a small fry, but doing well.  weighs 16 1/2 lbs., which is the 3rd percentile.  Samantha didn't even make it onto the growth chart when she was 9-months old, so I am not worried.  He is at the 10th %ile for height and 75%ile for head circumference.  Seth has a huge appetite.  He seems to love all foods equally.  Has started drinking some juice from a sippy cup and is improving on the cup use.  Seth's pediatrician said he will watch Seth's weight closely but is not worried at the moment.  I think Seth has Joseph's high metabolism and will always be small.  Seth has turned into a pretty easy baby.  He is rarely fussy and is sleeping better.  He LOVES his sister and follows her all over the house.  Still wakes up once or twice (usually once) a night.  Would love to sleep through the night, but it could be worse.

Samantha is forever evolving.  She is obsessed with wearing ballerina or princess themed clothing.  She has worn a hand-me-down leotard (with tutu) several days this week along with "princess" shoes my sister-in-law sent down.  Sam's made great strides with potty training this week.  She even pee pee'd on the potty at a restaurant tonight!!!  Go Sam.   My favorite quote of the week by Sam is "I have a 'gina and Seth has a peanut."

The dogs are well.  Ella has displayed "bad" separation anxiety lately and keeps jumping over our kitchen gate/barrier when she hears thunder.  Bailey keeps "tip-toeing" across a window sill and jumping through an open window separating the sun room (an old screened in porch) and dining room.  Ella and Bailey both "counter surf" when we aren't looking.  Ella likes pizza boxes left on the counter, and bailey likes any food item in a plastic baggy.  Gracie's been keeping "post" in the yard and ensuring our safety!



Very difficult getting a 9-month photo taken.  Seth is on the move all the time.

Sam's 2nd-hand ballerina outfit.