Alex is growing so fast; it seems like he learns something new everyday. On Thursday, November 13th, he pulled himself to stand all by himself for the very first time! The daycare lady told me he did it using her couch when I picked him up that afternoon. I was a little bummed that I missed his very first time, but then thought, it's always going to be the first time seeing something for us rather he did it before or not. He did pull himself up again later that night using the platform of our stairs, and he's been doing it ever since. He actually has been holding on with just one hand lately and taking a few steps as he holds on. It seems like he just hits one milestone after another. We just got used to him crawling around everywhere and now he's standing! We also tried to introduce him to a sippy cup this week, but to no avail. We will continue to offer it to him, but he's just not interested now, and he'll use it when he's ready to. He either A. throws it or bangs it on the floor or B. tries to bend all the way down while it's sitting on the floor and drink from the spout! He's getting his own little personality lately too! He does not like tp be dressed and usually fights like crazy when we're trying to change his diaper or dress him. He also whines when we tell him "no"! LOL. He's been saying "dada" for awhile now, but said "mama" finally today! Yay! He does know who I am! Of course, we're not sure that it's for real or he's just babbling (after all, he said mama about a month ago and then starting saying dada all the time and now is saying mama again), but it's cool to think that he's communicating with us in his own way. We also has some family photos and photos of Alex taken for Christmas at JC Pennys. He did really well. We got some smiles and some looking at the camera, but he's defintely harder to entertain nowdays, so we'll take what we can get at this point when it comes to pictures! His little outfit is absolutely adorable and he looks like such a little man in it!It's in the pictures above and below, but basically it's a checkered button down under an argyle sweater vest with gray pin-striped pants and shiny black shoes! So cute! Below are some pictures from this week of him playing and showing off his new skill--standing up tall!
Alex's one-handed hold
Riding on Matthew's old fire-truck
I just love his two teeth smile!
Showing off his Christmas outfit with Daddy
Drinking from his sippy his-way
We can't believe how long his hair is getting--look at those bangs! LOL
He'll use anything to help him stand--including his beloved swing!
Alex in his new "play-corner" we set up in our living room using foam puzzle pieces as a mat
Playing and giggling near his corner
I was just going through your whole blog and I cant believe hw much Alex has grown since you started this! I so wish I had this when I had Matthew, but its never to late to start! Send some pictures of thanksgiving with your family- I would love to see them!
ReplyDeleteKiss & hug Alex for me!