11.30.06
Gone Too Far!
I know there are some really innovative baby gadgets out there. We’ve all seen ‘em: the Boppy pillow, the Baby Bjorn, and bouncy seats. There are a few contraptions, yes contraptions, or torture devices if you prefer out there also. I know you have all seen the “kiddie leash.” They’ve even tried disguising the leash in a cuddly animal-shaped backpack, but they’re not fooling anyone! But, I have to admit this blows the kiddie leash out of the park when it comes to freakish child corralling devises.
11.29.06
Thought for the Day
Scene: Monday night after the Buggle went down for the night.
“Remember when Aidan laughed at me six times in a row?”
“Yeah, why?”
“That was the best part of my day.”
“You mean better than pinning your son down while we let the nurse jab three live viruses into his poor little legs?”
“Yeah! Way better.”
11.26.06
The Buggle Times: Months 1-4
Borrowing another fabulous idea from dooce.
Today you turn four months old! Momma has slacked for the first three months of entries into “The Buggle Times,” but sometime when you are older and have your own child you will understand. I will try to catch up:
Month One:
Mommy and Daddy are so thrilled that you are finally here! It seemed like time stood still waiting for your arrival! I remember the first time I saw you, and your poor little beat up head. It looked like you went a few rounds in the boxing ring. Bruises on your little noggin, and a “subcranial hemorrhage” (broken blood vessels in your eyes). Even so your coloring was amazing and you were so alert. You stared at Daddy for over forty minutes, it was adorable. We both were so amazed as to how cute you were. We said to each other, “I know all parents think their kids are cute, but damn he really is cute!” When we brought you home I was overwhelmed with all the things that were my new life. Daddy had one day home with us and then was back on the water and if anyone brought that topic up Mommy’s eyes would fill with tears. From day one you were such a good baby. Nothing pissed you off, you just went with the flow. Your sleeping habits needed some adjusting though! You were on Mommy’s awake all night to itch program. After about six weeks you knew day from night and were sleeping along with this hemisphere.
Month Two:
Our family is back together again! Daddy is done working and you are really enjoying having special time with him. You love playing and “training” with him in the mornings. You are so happy in the morning. It’s amazing what a good twelve hours of sleep and a full tummy does! We are slowing getting into a routine with you and you seem to love it. You had your first shots this month and were a rock star! You fussed a tiny bit at the very end, but for the most part you were a trooper. Momma asked the doctor a zillion questions to the point where she finally responded: “Well, it’s obvious that you read a great deal.” If that’s not a sign to say, “Shut up already, I have other patients!”
You smiled your first real, I’m happy smile, not the fake I’m smiling but it doesn’t mean anything smile. Daddy and I could sit and watch you smile all day long! Your personality is really beginning to develop. In such a short amount of time you have blossomed in to a little person. It never ceases to amaze me that for how little you are how you manage to run the entire house! When I sleep, if I sleep, when we go to the store, when we eat, when and if I shower…One thing is for sure: You’re The Boss!
You took your first plane ride this month. You were largely unimpressed.
You munched on a little snack and then zonked out for 90% of the flight. You visited Daddy’s side of the family in Oregon and Auntie Manda in Seattle. Everyone wanted to relish in all that is Aidan Buggle, you were passed around to everyone! This was the first time that you really showed you knew who your Mommy and Daddy were. When someone else would hold you, you would lock your eyes on one of us and follow our every move! So cute!
You’ve also become quite the chatter box. Cooing and jabbering to all your animal friends and mobile. Daddy and I are thankful everyday to have such a happy baby! We are so lucky!
Month Three:
You have really gotten strong! You can stand for long stretches and not even tire! You can hold your large noggin up like a champ, it’s hard to believe just a few months ago that was an enormous challenge. Unless you are in the perfect mood you still, for the most part, dislike tummy time. Although, now that it is easier for you to hold your head up you will tolerate a much longer stretch than you used to! You rolled over for the first time this month! We were so happy and excited for you! The look on your face when you came right side up again was priceless: it was a look of shock and disbelief. I will remember that always! Mommy was so scared that you would roll over for the first time while she was at work that she made Daddy promise that he wouldn’t practice rolling over with you unless I was home!
You have gotten so tall this month! Such a little weed! You must get that from Daddy because lord knows the height gene did not come from me! When we first put you in your exersaucer you needed two thick cookbooks under your feet to touch and now you can stand on your own without any recipes under your feetsies.
You are so cute when you nurse. You have started this game where you pull away really fast after you have been eating for a few minutes and then you look up at me stunned for a second or two. It looks as if you are thinking, “Hey! You’re still here! Goody!” Then your are so pleased with yourself you give the most adorable gummy smile I have ever seen. Baby smiles–they make getting up in the middle of the night totally worth it!
Bunches of Love,
Momma
PS: I apologize in advance for the shots you have to get tomorrow.
11.25.06
Aidan Jump Up
All of the commotion from Thanksgiving really took a toll on the Buggle! Thursday night he went to bed at his normal time and woke up for his middle of the night feeding a hour and a half earlier than usual. But honestly, is there much of a difference if it’s 2 am or 3:30? We proceeded with our normal routine of a clean diaper then his mid-night snack. It was when we headed back to bed that he decided that he’d rather stay up and hang out. Great! Momma couldn’t be more pleased with this decision. We played in his crib with his toys, read stories, practiced rolling over and various other methods I’ve affectionately named, “Will you hurry up and tire out already, please!” Nearly three hours later he’s still bright eyed and bushy tailed, and Momma not so much–Daddy’s turn! Daddy gets up and takes him downstairs and plays with him. They both come back to bed around 5:20. We all sleep until the Buggle wakes up at his regularly scheduled time of 7:10. Oh, goody! All day yesterday his routine was off and he was the Ultimate Cranky Fussy Pants! Mommy and Daddy were both running on empty trying to please our little prince. He never all out cried or screamed bloody murder, it was just a continual: uhhhhhhh, errrrr, eeeeeee! A few times we would find something that would catch his attention for six to seven seconds, long enough for him to realize that, “Yes, people I am still annoyed and gonna be a pill!” Right around the witching hour of 6 pm Mommy was digging through the closet searching for toys he’s never seen before and I find his Johnny Aidan Jump Up. Well, it’s worth a try! I put him in his crib where the screaming commenced as I installed the jump up to the door way. I put him in it and wait and see what happens. That’s what we do a lot, wait and see what happens. On less than 5 hours of sleep if the house hasn’t burned down and the baby’s not sticking metal objects in the light sockets the day is considered a success! His reaction to the Jump Up was something of confusion, we could tell he was interested enough to pay attention, but not enough to be overly thrilled. I call Daddy upstairs and we sit and wait for Cranky Fussy Pants to return. Thankfully, he never did!
The funniest thing about the Jump Up was that his little toy in the front had lights and played music when he hit certain buttons. One of the songs was a funky little jingle with a little girl that shouted way to enthusiastically, “Come On Jump! This is Fun!” Maybe next time he’ll listen to her!
11.23.06
Hey Guys, I’m Gonna Need Help With This
Well The Buggle’s first Thanksgiving has come and gone. He is a whole two pounds heavier than the turkey! No gnawing on the wishbone (sorry Auntie) or sucking the marrow for him this year. But beware because I have a feeling he’s gonna be back with a vengeance next year! He’s got some catchin’ up to do!
Hey Guys, I’m Gonna Need Help With This
Well The Buggle’s first Thanksgiving has come and gone. He is a whole two pounds heavier than the turkey! No gnawing on the wishbone (sorry Auntie) or sucking the marrow for him this year. But beware because I have a feeling he’s gonna be back with a vengeance next year! He’s got some catchin’ up to do!
