Thursday, April 4, 2013
Oslo's laugh
What is he laughing at? Only his big brother Nathan- someone he absolutely adores. Warning, he does turn into a screamer at the end :)
Friday, March 22, 2013
March is almost over?!
I can't believe how fast time is flying! Can you believe that Oslo has passed the 3 month mark, and is now 4 MONTHS OLD?! If I didn't live every day with him, I might not believe it myself. :) O did have a doctor's appointment yesterday and he weighed 13 pounds 12 ounces (15%), and was 25.5 inches long (66%). I guess his weight gain was a little on the low side according to his previous weight gain curve, so if he doesn't pick it up by 6 months, the pediatrician said she would want us to supplement formula with my breastfeeding- which I'm not too excited about because I know I have enough milk for Oslo and Oslo has decided as of a couple months ago that he wants nothing to do with bottles. That being said, I'm also not too worried because he will be eating solids which will help with his weight gain. Everything else looked great.
And speaking of solid foods, Oslo has started eating rice cereal. He really likes it, but he has a habit of sucking on his tongue and lip (he does it all the time, not just when he's eating) that makes it difficult for him to swallow the food instead of spitting it out. So it's going to take a while for him to get the hang of it, but at least he likes to eat it. As for other milestones, he can scoot on his back by pushing down with his feet and sending the rest of his body upward. He doesn't really roll yet, but he rolls onto his side (all the time) and then back onto his back- which also has a scooting effect. But the doctor showed me a trick to help him practice the muscle movement to finish his roll, so hopefully he'll get it soon.
Besides Oslo stuff, we've been keeping busier than usual, which explains the lack of blogging. Since I last blogged, we started a container garden (planting tomatoes, peppers and basil), went to the zoo with friends, had a great spring break with Adam where we went to the zoo and the children's museum as well as having a couple of date nights :), Nathan has started playing soccer and is registered to start kindergarten in the fall, and we made a very spontaneous, very last minute move into a 3 bedroom apartment (yay!). Here are pictures to tell the rest of the story:
And speaking of solid foods, Oslo has started eating rice cereal. He really likes it, but he has a habit of sucking on his tongue and lip (he does it all the time, not just when he's eating) that makes it difficult for him to swallow the food instead of spitting it out. So it's going to take a while for him to get the hang of it, but at least he likes to eat it. As for other milestones, he can scoot on his back by pushing down with his feet and sending the rest of his body upward. He doesn't really roll yet, but he rolls onto his side (all the time) and then back onto his back- which also has a scooting effect. But the doctor showed me a trick to help him practice the muscle movement to finish his roll, so hopefully he'll get it soon.
Besides Oslo stuff, we've been keeping busier than usual, which explains the lack of blogging. Since I last blogged, we started a container garden (planting tomatoes, peppers and basil), went to the zoo with friends, had a great spring break with Adam where we went to the zoo and the children's museum as well as having a couple of date nights :), Nathan has started playing soccer and is registered to start kindergarten in the fall, and we made a very spontaneous, very last minute move into a 3 bedroom apartment (yay!). Here are pictures to tell the rest of the story:
Valentine's Day
Oslo in the bouncing exersaucer a lady in our ward gave us- he LOVES it!
Oslo refuses to use a binky (he'll chew on it occasionally if I give it to him) but prefers to suck on his fingers, tongue or upper lip
Since we live on the bottom floor now, it is suddenly MUCH easier to go outside and play
Right before going on our date to see the Phoenix Suns play the Atlanta Hawks. It was fun to get out and do something new. Oslo went with us since it would have been pushing it as far as feeding time would go to leave him with a sitter, but he slept the whole time. And our seating section won $10 grocery coupons, so we ended up with $20 in free groceries!
Once we get settled and decorate a little more, I can post pictures of our apartment :)
Monday, February 4, 2013
Playtime with Oslo
First, I have to say that last night... Oslo didn't wake up! :) He ate/went to sleep around 9:30-10 and Adam brought him to me this morning around 6:20ish because he had started to fuss in his bed. I am so excited because this means (assuming it happens consistently) that we will be able to move Oslo into the boys room into his normal crib and reclaim room in our dining room by dismantling the pack'n'play/bassinet.
I tried to get some pictures of Oslo smiling at his floor toy this morning. He is starting to enjoy the independence he has laying on his back and playing- sometimes he even dozes off for a short nap. He can grab the two rings that hang down on either side and will smile and coo at the animals. But of course... curse of the camera. Then I switched to video mode and didn't have much luck there either, but I thought I'd post anyways. :)
Bonus pictures that I took a couple days ago
I tried to get some pictures of Oslo smiling at his floor toy this morning. He is starting to enjoy the independence he has laying on his back and playing- sometimes he even dozes off for a short nap. He can grab the two rings that hang down on either side and will smile and coo at the animals. But of course... curse of the camera. Then I switched to video mode and didn't have much luck there either, but I thought I'd post anyways. :)
Ok, so these are better than I remember...
Bonus pictures that I took a couple days ago
see I told you... he naps under the toy :)
Sunday, February 3, 2013
More pictures from Oslo's Blessing 12/23/12
This is how Adam puts lotion on the boys :) Thanks for capturing it, Jake!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Doctor Visits- Oslo: 2 Months, Caleb: 3 years, and other updates
This post is a couple weeks late, but better late than never, right? :)
At his 2 month check, the doctor said very little. I am assuming it's because I had all 3 boys with me, and maybe this is wishful thinking, but maybe he didn't feel like I needed the typical "lectures". I did get some handouts to read up on his stage, and thankfully I didn't have any questions or concerns. Anyways, his stats were 24.5 inches long (97%) and 10 pounds 13 ounces (20%). He has got to be the biggest of the three boys at this stage- I haven't checked it against their stats yet, but I mean, this kid has the makings of rolls on his thighs. (Which is more than I can say for Nathan or Caleb! :) He's a good eater, and will give a pretty consistent stretch of about 6 hours between feedings at night- although he still has rough nights occasionally. Oslo is also starting to become more interactive- he coos, laughs, and smiles so cute. My favorite part about his socialization is his grin. For now, it's a wide open smile that shows all of his gums. Unfortunately, when I go to pull the camera out, he becomes more interested in staring it down than smiling. Go figure. But hopefully that will change in the next little bit. Oslo also loves to watch Nathan and Caleb- especially Caleb- and we can often find him smiling at them. He has also decided he doesn't want much to do with a binky, but would rather suck on his thumb. (Something I will always fight my children on: I can take away a binky, but I can't take away their thumb! And I will win!) We all love him and are so glad he is a part of our family!
Caleb's appointment went well, too. He is currently 36.5 inches tall (27%) and 30 pounds (43%). He has the most animated face and is so fun to talk to and "discover" things with. He is still a picky eater, so when he wakes up in the morning, his first demand is milk and fruit snacks (to make up for not eating dinner the night before). He loves to play games and color and be outside and be destructive :) Potty training has continued to be the bane of our existence and some days are better than others. Currently he's doing ok about 70% of the time, but definitely not perfect! He has earned a doughnut party (we made yummy homemade doughnuts when he finished his sticker chart) and we are currently working towards a new toy I picked up on clearance that complements the Jake and the Neverland Pirate toys he got for Christmas. Hopefully he'll stick with it. He is also a new sunbeam this year, as he barely made the cut off for the year.
In other news, I have been trying to lose some weight- I was doing weight watchers and it made my milk supply drop, so I've backed off the dieting (still trying to eat healthy) and have been going to the gym. I've lost a little more than 8 pounds and several inches. Hopefully I'll be able to continue to lose that way, but Adam and I both agree that it's more important right now to make sure Oslo has enough to eat. I am also still trying to figure out how to juggle the 3 kids and make sure their needs are met, as well mine and Adam's needs. I just figure that life is always going to be crazy now, and I might as well accept it and just do what I can each day.
Nathan is getting closer to starting kindergarten and is getting excited. He knows how to write his name, can write most of the letters well considering his age, and can count to 29. Sometimes he will skip 15, but I think he's been remembering it more often than not lately, and when he gets to 30, he says 20-10 instead. So our next step will be teaching him to count to 100 (which when he sees written down, points to it and says "a thousand!" You've got to love his enthusiasm!) He is also signed up to play soccer this spring, and starts the end of March.
Adam is still working on school and is almost done with his current school quarter. Afterwards, he will only have one quarter left of his second year and then he will be in his 3rd year and working in the school optometry clinic.
At his 2 month check, the doctor said very little. I am assuming it's because I had all 3 boys with me, and maybe this is wishful thinking, but maybe he didn't feel like I needed the typical "lectures". I did get some handouts to read up on his stage, and thankfully I didn't have any questions or concerns. Anyways, his stats were 24.5 inches long (97%) and 10 pounds 13 ounces (20%). He has got to be the biggest of the three boys at this stage- I haven't checked it against their stats yet, but I mean, this kid has the makings of rolls on his thighs. (Which is more than I can say for Nathan or Caleb! :) He's a good eater, and will give a pretty consistent stretch of about 6 hours between feedings at night- although he still has rough nights occasionally. Oslo is also starting to become more interactive- he coos, laughs, and smiles so cute. My favorite part about his socialization is his grin. For now, it's a wide open smile that shows all of his gums. Unfortunately, when I go to pull the camera out, he becomes more interested in staring it down than smiling. Go figure. But hopefully that will change in the next little bit. Oslo also loves to watch Nathan and Caleb- especially Caleb- and we can often find him smiling at them. He has also decided he doesn't want much to do with a binky, but would rather suck on his thumb. (Something I will always fight my children on: I can take away a binky, but I can't take away their thumb! And I will win!) We all love him and are so glad he is a part of our family!
Caleb's appointment went well, too. He is currently 36.5 inches tall (27%) and 30 pounds (43%). He has the most animated face and is so fun to talk to and "discover" things with. He is still a picky eater, so when he wakes up in the morning, his first demand is milk and fruit snacks (to make up for not eating dinner the night before). He loves to play games and color and be outside and be destructive :) Potty training has continued to be the bane of our existence and some days are better than others. Currently he's doing ok about 70% of the time, but definitely not perfect! He has earned a doughnut party (we made yummy homemade doughnuts when he finished his sticker chart) and we are currently working towards a new toy I picked up on clearance that complements the Jake and the Neverland Pirate toys he got for Christmas. Hopefully he'll stick with it. He is also a new sunbeam this year, as he barely made the cut off for the year.
In other news, I have been trying to lose some weight- I was doing weight watchers and it made my milk supply drop, so I've backed off the dieting (still trying to eat healthy) and have been going to the gym. I've lost a little more than 8 pounds and several inches. Hopefully I'll be able to continue to lose that way, but Adam and I both agree that it's more important right now to make sure Oslo has enough to eat. I am also still trying to figure out how to juggle the 3 kids and make sure their needs are met, as well mine and Adam's needs. I just figure that life is always going to be crazy now, and I might as well accept it and just do what I can each day.
Nathan is getting closer to starting kindergarten and is getting excited. He knows how to write his name, can write most of the letters well considering his age, and can count to 29. Sometimes he will skip 15, but I think he's been remembering it more often than not lately, and when he gets to 30, he says 20-10 instead. So our next step will be teaching him to count to 100 (which when he sees written down, points to it and says "a thousand!" You've got to love his enthusiasm!) He is also signed up to play soccer this spring, and starts the end of March.
Adam is still working on school and is almost done with his current school quarter. Afterwards, he will only have one quarter left of his second year and then he will be in his 3rd year and working in the school optometry clinic.
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