Brag Blog

So I really try not to be that mom...you know that mom. The mom who's kid is totally, absolutely, without a doubt, undeniably, super, amazing, awesome, terrifically, wonderful....and everyone has to know it. Ya know? However, I get to brag just this once ;)

Raith is doing great (incredible, fantastic, you choose)! He had his four month well check yesterday. He is weighing in at 14 lbs, 5 ounces - 50th percentile. Measuring in at 26 and a half inches long - 90th percentile. Roy says that tall people have the advantage in wrestling, its called leverage. That being said, he is right on schedule with developmental milestones as well. Rolling over, pulling his hands to his face, raising his chin when he's holding his head up, and the list goes on. And yesterday he was pushing his hands up and his legs at the same time, however he toppled over very quickly.

We have even been given the green light on food and juices! I was so excited for this. Last night we only gave him a bottle of apple juice, which he chugged. But this morning, we gave him some cereal and squash. His faces were priceless! He sat in his little bumbo wearing only a diaper and a bib, and tried to figure out what the heck I was putting in his mouth. We only got about five spoonfuls in, but I figure that's not too shabby for his first time with it. At lunch today, he was a lot more excited about it and got quite a bit more eaten. So proud of my little monkey man. It's going to be so much fun figuring out what he likes and dislikes.

Okay I'm done....I promise I will limit myself to a brag blog only a few times. It's nice to be able to be a proud little momma, but more importantly, to have a happy healthy little boy. I'm very blessed to have my little family.

Whew!

It has been incredibly busy at our house. Raith has been teething already, no tooth cut through, but he sure does gnaw at everything and you can see the little toothies trying to come out. His hand-eye coordination wasn't so impressive. It was rather entertaining to watch him try to put his teething toys in his mouth, but he is getting the hang of it now. He changed into our happy-go-lucky baby to a screaming night mare. It definitely took some adjusting to.

Raith is now almost four months old. He has found his found his feet, they are his favorite teething toy at the moment. His socks are always wet and drooly. As of last week, he is now able to roll over. He can now turn from back to front and visa versa. And yes, he has already rolled off the couch. It only takes once for momma to learn though! Last night while I was taking a test online, Raith and Roy were having an intense conversation. I have never heard Raith laugh so much before. It was hard to want to finish my test and oh so tempting to join in on the fun, however, I finished and got a decent grade.

School is going rather well. It was a busy first few weeks, but now there is a pattern and easier to manage my schedule. Raith is a great study buddy, however every time I sit down to take a test (always timed) he decides he needs some attention. He's learning to be patient and learning how to play on his own, which is amazing for mommy (and her grades too!)

This weekend we are heading up the mountain! Yup, Roy and I are going skiing along with Josh and Amber. I am super excited. Nana is even coming to baby sit which means real grown up time! However I'm also feeling nervous. Last time I went skiing was in middle school and it ended with me taking out a Dad and his two sons at the bottom of the mountain. Very embarrassing! So my fingers are crossed that this time will be more successful. Roy has never been so I guess we will get to learn together. And best of all, I finally have somewhere to wear my super cute ski cap (pictures to come)!