Monthly Aidan

At four months, Aidan:

-weighs 15 pounds, 10 ounces (70th percentile)

-is 26.5" long (94th percentile)

-rolled from tummy to back for the first time

-is starting rice cereal

-had his first cold

-knows he has hands and how to use them

-eats every three hours while he's awake

-usually sleeps 7-8 hours at night

-still doesn't nap much(!)

-laughs out loud

-plays in the exersaucer

-loves Jacques the Peacock

-sleeps really well in his crib or pack & play

-is wearing 6mos clothes and is outgrowing his size 2 diapers

-studies objects intently...then shoves them in his mouth

-sucks his fingers

-is happiest on his changing table

Out of the mouths of babes...

During Alec's piano lesson today:
Miss Amy: "Alec, what should I be for Halloween?"
Alec (thoughtfully): "I think you should be a pop star."
Miss Amy: "A pop star, huh. Like Britney Spears?"
Alec: "Yeah, but one that didn't ruin her life."

Will he get a pony?

Aidan is currently taking his first long afternoon nap of his life. He's been down for almost 2 1/2 hours! What a gift on my day off - I am finally catching up on the 22,000 projects I have stacking up around the office and house.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that he's not up all night after this...

Daily Aidan

Almost done playing catch-up...





9/12/08: Chubby Buddy wearing socks knitted by AmyB

9/13/08: Does this baseball make my butt look big?

9/14/08: Yeah, we're smiling about you being a tax deduction too!

9/15/08: We've started laughing... too cute

Daily Aidan

9/4/08: In a onesie given to us by Auntie Jen as soon as she found out we were expecting

9/6/08: Still obsessed with ceiling fans, modeling mommy's favorite jammies that are almost too small

9/8/08: Kickin' it in a cute outfit from our friend Jill W.

Date Night

9/1/08 - Our self portrait before going out to M&S Grill for date night

Daily Aidan

8/31/08: Hanging out with his friends, the Jittery Jungle Pals

9/2/08: Fat Arms

9/3/08: sweet boy

Aidan's 3 month pictures

We had Aidan's 3 month pictures taken today at Portrait Innovations. I love their pictures because they are inexpensive and you can see the photos right away, then they're printed in 15-30 minutes. Aidan loved having his pictures taken at first, smiling like crazy for the camera. However, after a few minutes he decided he was out of smiles and was sober as can be for the rest of them. They still turned out SUPER cute. I can't believe how big he is...and how red his hair is getting! Enjoy...

Monthly Aidan

At three months, Aidan:

-laughed for the first time

-enjoys talking to his "friends" who hang from the mobile on his swing

-is wearing 3-6mos clothes

-is figuring out how his hands work

-still doesn't nap much during the day

-waves his arms, kicks his feet, and squeals with delight when he's about to eat

-sits in his Bumbo chair but doesn't quite know if he likes it or not

-weighs 15 pounds

-watches Baby Einstein DVDs a few times a week

-flirts with anyone who will pay attention

-hates his car seat but really digs the Baby Bjorn

-eats six times a day and takes 30-45 minutes

-sent Mommy back to work full-time

-loves time with grandparents each week

-sleeps in his crib (no bouncy seat!)

-is getting super chubby, and we love it!

Daily Aidan

8/28/08: He is definitely my child. Fast asleep after going crazy watching old episodes of "Press Your Luck" on the Game Show Network. Do you think his first words will be "No Whammys"?

8/29/08: Waving at the camera:)

8/30/08: Holding his head up like a rockstar

Dear Satan,
You really shouldn't have invented these socks:

Sincerely,

Amy Pennington

Update

So the only thing worse than your baby being sick is your baby being sick while you yourself are sick. YUCK.
Aidan is feeling better today but I took a turn for the worse. Hopefully we'll both be feeling better soon!

Daily Aidan

8/27/08: My little couch potato has discovered Baby Einstein. Life is good for ALL of us...

PS - take a look at an old bouncy seat picture to see how much he's grown!

Daily Aidan

Sad boy...today he has his first cold. My all-night sleeper was up every hour last night, didn't want his binkie, and just wanted to be held. Keep good thoughts that he feels better soon!

Daily Aidan

8/24/08: Napping with Grandpa P

8/25/08: for three very special men in our lives

8/26/08: new trick: blowing bubbles

Daily Aidan

I'm playing catch-up, so there will be several pictures in each Daily Aidan for the next few days:)

8/21/08 - happy guy (onesie courtesy of the Bevers)

8/22/08 - Checking himself out in the mirror (outfit courtesy of my Hart girls)

8/23/08 - all smiles

Vote for Aidan...

Aidan has decided to run for President. Click here to watch the story...then click on the tiny play button in the corner of the video screen...:)

That's my babydaddy

Congratulations to Aaron for being named a second team All-American at this year's American Softball Association National Championship! His team placed fifth this year. Here is the link:)

Bad Blogger

I know...I've been a horrible blogger! A unique recipe that combines the holiday weekend, new laptop quirks, Aaron traveling, and back-to-work craziness has put me way behind. I promise to add lots of pictures in the next day or so!!

Vote for Lindsey!

This is too cool...my student Lindsey is one of nine finalists to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at a Royals game September 20. Please vote for her - she deserves to win!!

To view her audition video, and to vote for her, please click here.