Oh Happy Day!

This picture is from September 18, my friends Sara and Steven got married and we spent our first weekend away from Brennon. Thanks Grandma Bridget for taking care of Lil' B.

Our 2 month checkup was last Thursday and out little man is getting SO big. Brennon weights 14 pounds (90th percentile) and he's 24 inches long (85th percentile). He also had his first experience with immunizations. Oh goodness, Mommy wasn't ready! Brennon actually did really well, but as soon as the nurse pinned his legs down he started screaming. I'm not sure there's anything more difficult than seeing your child in pain- even if it's only for a few seconds. The Ped also increased Brennon's reflux meds, based on his weight and now he's sleeping longer! WAHOO! I've had 5 consecutive hours of sleep 2 nights in a row. On Friday we made the familiar trek to St. Joe to watch part of a LeBlond football game and Aunt ReeRee was nominated for Homecoming queen!

Below are just a few pictures from today. This little boy is SO happy all the time, I thought I would share some JOY!

Should he have a fake smile already?

wait for it...

wait for it....

CHEEEEEEESE!

He's been working VERY hard to use his hands and grab objects.

2 Months; Let's Catch Up!

Our baby is 2 months old today!

I have been meaning to update for awhile, but life keeps politely interrupting and needless to say, we’re as busy as ever! You can see in the photos that we’re becoming quite a diverse sports fan!

Brennon is growing and changing so fast. Our days are filled with smiles, tiny laughs and lots of jabber. We started watching Signing Time last week and he absolutely loves the series, we’ll see how many signs we can pick up before he turns one. He still loves bath time, his swing, car rides, a MAM binky and hates getting dressed. I think our little guy is big and SUPER strong. He’s still eating 6 ounces about every three hours, sometimes sooner. Brennon's fingernails are still a danger to him as well as everyone who hold him and I think we're currently battling some baby acne.We packed up the newborn size clothing a long time ago and it’s a good thing we only had a few 3 months, because we’re already up to 6 months in most clothes and some are getting snug! Brennon constantly holds his head up and currently enjoys sitting and being held in an upright position. Sometimes he even bends his knees and works them in a crawling motion. Yesterday I went in to check on him during a nap and he had rolled himself over onto his stomach! We go for the 2 month check up and first immunizations on Thursday, so weights and measurements to come!

About 2 or 3 weeks ago, when we ventured into the big boy bed, we went and picked up a mobile that a friend of Justin’s recommended. It’s made by Fisher Price and has the standard animals that circle, music, nature sounds and a heartbeat sound, but it also has a projector that projects animal pictures on the dome of the mobile. Brennon has been absolutely spellbound since day one. Even during the day when you can’t see the projector as well, he will lie in his bed and talk, swing his arms and kick his legs at the animals.


On one of Justin’s days off last week we went and picked up an entertainer also made by Fisher Price called the Luv U Zoo (I have a real problem with corporations using “text” spelling on products, especially for children, but that’s another story). He absolutely loves the little gym. It even came with a little elephant shaped pillow that we use to keep him elevated for his reflux. We also picked up a Bumbo chair and his first Halloween costume- It’s a surprise, so don’t even ask! :o)

Buster wants to be Brennon's friend so darn bad! Last week he started paying a lot more attention to Brennon; sleeping in the trundle under the crib, watching and coming closer to him, sniffing him a lot more and giving the occasional lick. In this picture Brennon was under his gym and Buster kept bringing him dog toys, he's a good friend!
 

 

We’re also thinking a lot about Brennon’s buddy Leon. Leon is my mom’s boyfriend and he was in a horrific accident while working in Tennessee on Friday. Every bone in his right leg was broken and he lost a lot of blood while waiting for help. He’s currently in orthopedic ICU at Vanderbilt Hospital, has already been through 2 surgeries and has a long road ahead, but he’s fighting really hard. When I was pregnant, Leon was one of the people most excited to meet Brennon. Leon calls to check on us at least 3 times a week ever since Brennon was born. Keep fighting Leon so you can come home and play very soon!