More Milestones

Luke is showing more and more personality every day. We are so proud of him and what a good baby we have been blessed with. Luke found his feet this past week and enjoys holding on to his toes or behind the backs of his knees. Yesterday he sat in John's lap and actually banged on the piano himself squealing with joy. He sits in his jumper and entertains himself with the toys and music he hears. He will look at us and watch what we are doing with such interest. I would love to see the world through a baby's eyes for a day......... I imagine I would be full of wonder and "aw" about things that as adults we take for granted.

Luke had green beans for the first time yesterday and does not appear to care for them at all. They are John's favorite veggie so we will keep trying with Luke. :)

Luke actually has little "temper tantrums" now and it is so amazing/funny/sad. When we are changing his clothes or putting lotion on he will kick his feet and make this little screeching sound in protest.

For some reason Luke has decided he no longer likes to ride in the car seat and proceeds to cry the entire time I am driving anywhere. If the 3 of us are together it is usually a more peaceful journey if I ride in the back with Luke.

Luke's likes:
rolling on the floor, ceiling fans, squealing, standing, diaper changes, pacifier, talking/cooing/babbling, vibrating teether, touching people's faces

Luke's dislikes:
changing clothes, lotion before bed, riding in the car seat, green beans?

Cute things Luke does:
happy feet (when he is really excited he will kick his legs really fast), giggles when we wipe him during diaper changes, tries to "help" during feeding times (grabs the spoon to fling whatever is on it all over the place, tries to help with clean up (grabs his bib and pulls it over his face during feeding), sometimes holds his feet up during diaper changes

Things we have learned:
changes in schedule make for a fussy baby, cuddling and smiles make you forget about fussy times,

Well Child Check

Luke had his 4 month well child check today. He was 16.7 lbs and 27 inches long which puts him in the 75% for weight and the 97% for height. Amazing! He has gained 8 lbs and grown 7 inches since birth. So proud of him! We also got clearance to try different flavors of cereal to see if he likes those better. Once he is good at eating that, then we can begin introducing veggies and fruit. He is also now rolling both ways tummy to back and back to tummy. Yeah!

Yummy! Cereal!

Cereal

Luke had his first baby cereal on Sunday July 5. He was not a big fan of it and I think more ended up on his bib than in his mouth. Yesterday we tried again and he did ok, still started crying about halfway through. Today was a good cereal day. Luke is beginning to get the hang of it, even though he still spits ALOT out. Crying was replaced with happy squeals. He must have gotten more in his tummy too because he did not really want his bottle afterwards. One thing I have to say is........... THIS IS VERY MESSY!

Cousins Jordan and Hayden

Crazy aunt Debbie

Pouty face


Mimi and Luke

Watching the fireworks with my protective headphones.

Happy 4th of July!

In the pond with daddy

Cuddles with mom and dad

4th of July

Luke had a big weekend. We drove to Odessa to spend the 4th with John's parents (Mimi and Pawpaw). Luke was such a trooper on the road. When we got there I suspected Luke might have an ear infection and it was crazy trying to find a pediatrician open on the holiday weekend. We were able to see a doctor and Luke was diagnosed with his first ear infection and received his first antibiotic on his 4 month birthday.

Luke was also able to see fireworks for the first time. We attended the Firework Fandango and watched the choir from FBC perform right before the big fireworks show began. Luke wore protective head phones to keep his little ears safe from the loud music and fireworks. He was so cute and he did not mind them at all.