Rolling Over and Other Happenings

CJ has rolled from his tummy to his back a few times since he was about 8 wks old, but since he didn't do it consistently, we basically considered them flukes. Then last night, at exactly 14 wks old, he rolled from his back to his belly over 4 times. We tried to capture it on video, but the timing was always off. (For reference, Mia rolled from tummy to back early, but not back to tummy. CJ is pretty strong. Here is a link to what Baby Center says about rolling over.)

CJ is also pretty good at scooting and spinning. It isn't real locomotion yet, but he definitely isn't in the same place you put him down in after a few minutes.

In other general news, we had our first non-emotional drop off at preschool for Mia this morning. The last two weeks have been a hard transition, but we're clearly making progress. Nina and Taid are back from their vacation in Europe attending Alan's baptism and enjoying some time in France with friends. Jabber has gone back home and we will miss him, but Mom and Dad appreciate the lack of dog walking duties.

Happy Monday!

The Wonders of a Great Photographer

Yesterday, we met up with Rashmi Pappu to take some pictures of the kids and us as a family. We first met up with Rashmi through Mia's friend Sienna's parents when Mia was 4 months old* and again when Mia turned 1. She created our first family Christmas Card with Mia and took most of the shots of Mia around our house.

We met up with Rashmi at Nina and Taid's house to use their wonderful gardens, yet still be at "home" for easy diaper changes and food breaks. In just two hours, Rashmi got a wonderful set of shots that really show the kids and even make Mommy and Daddy look great

So, in just a little over an hour after she left us, she already had some photos up on her blog. Check them out and enjoy!

*If you look at the shots of Mia at 4 months, she may look very small. Well, she is, compared to CJ. She weighed 1 1/3 lbs less at 4 months than he did at 2 1/2 months!

Happy 3 Months

Happy 3 months of life to CJ and 3 months as a wonderful big sister to Mia!

First Day of Preschool and Day Care

Mia started her new preschool today and CJ had his first day of day care.



Both had a fantastic time. Mia's attending Agudas Achim Preschool and is going to be taking gardening, science class, a class in American art, Spanish, and gym in addition to the regular morning preschool program. CJ is taking Mia's spot at the day care Mia started going to at 12 weeks old, too.

CJ 2 month Stats

CJ had his 2 month doctor's appointment today and he's growing like a weed. Now I know why we've had to move into some 6 mo clothes!

Weight - 13lbs 4 oz (64th percentile)
Height - 24 inches (67th percentile)
Head circumference - 15 3/4 inches (31th percentile)

The doctor was very impressed with his neck control, ability to push himself up on his tummy, and that she got a huge smile from him. She said he was doing a lot of things she normally sees at the 4 month appointment.

The shots weren't fun (4 plus an oral vaccine), but all in all, not a bad trip.