Travels with Baby

Drew flew for the first time on Thursday and did wonderful. He seemed to know that we were not in our normal environment and spent time studying the windows and seemed to be listening to the sounds of the plane. The pressure didn't seem to irritate him at all going up or coming down. The logistics of air travel are certainly more difficult with a baby in tow, but definitely doable with such a laid back little guy. 

Our visit with the McDowell family has been lovely so far. Yesterday we did a whole lot of sitting around and visiting. Drew likes to study his older cousin Spenser! Tomorrow we swing through York to visit my good college friend Robin and family and then we head out to Philly. Drew makes all of these events lots of fun these days.

Starting Solids

Well, I hoped that this would be the start of a new chapter in which Drew really took to solids and starting eating all kinds of stuff. However, we have to make it passed rice cereal first.

Couple of firsts this week!

We were invited to walk in the Snake Parade for St. Patty's Day by Gymboree and of course, thought it would be lots of fun. It was all of our first time marching in any parade. It was funny being on the opposite side. We walked and watched people watching us back. Andrew mentioned that through Drew we will be exposed to a lot of firsts...and I agree.

A first for Drew also occurred yesterday (actually it was his second time but the Doctor said it doesn't count if you don't see it): Drew rolled over! I again, laid him down on the floor for some time to play and occupy himself and I happened to catch him rolling over right in the middle of it. He did it a few more times after that and I was able to catch those times on film. The only problem seems to be what to do with himself once he's on his tummy?

Squeaks and Babbles

Drew had his four month doctor appointment last week...he's doing great. He's growing longer faster than he's growing wider, so he's a light-weight. He received his second round of vaccines and was more courageous than his Mom was.

He's been getting real squirmy these days and is constantly reaching out to grab this or that so be careful you long-hairs!

Last night while on a little break from eating, he was telling Andrew and I all about --- something --- for the longest time in great detail. Then, when the last word is said he went back to eating again. This is a little video of him exploring his voice a bit.

Smiles All Around

I am finding that passing the time with Drew can provide great opportunities for new photographs. Granted, I have to make sure the camera batteries are charged, the light is good, the memory card is empty and that Drew is ready to smile, but once all those things are in place it is a breeze. This is one of my favorites that I took on March 7th. He loves to sit up and take in his surroundings. The Bumbo chair helps to keep him upright and he is more than happy to pose for the camera.

Four Months Old

...and as if to say that he was on target for development he rolled over right at the four month mark. He did it discreetly and quietly, not under the harsh lights of the papparazzi or video cameras or while being hovered over by anxious parents and grandparents. Translation: we missed it. I put him down on his back and when I looked back at him he was on his tummy. And he hasn't done it since...so more waiting!

We're going to get a high chair this week so he can 'join' Andrew and I at dinner. He loves interaction, and we love interacting with him. A cute thing he does is throw his hands up to his face while smiling broadly when acknowledged--a slightly bashful trait he has.