Off to the pumpkin patch!

Off to the pumpkin patch we went today.  It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day... perfect for picking pumpkins.  On our way up Luke told me that he did not want a cow to lick his hand.  Fortunately for him, the cow was fast asleep.  What a fun way to spend time together!

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From Farm to Table

We got the go ahead to start introducing Wes to table food. I decided to go with sweet potatoes since that was Luke's first food and we found them at our local farmers market... Wes did not seem to know what to do with the food as he mostly spit it out and eventually cried. My plan is to try a bit each day and see. Here is how the process worked...

steaming the sweet potatoes 

Wes ate from his special sterling silver spoon, a gift from Grandy and Grandad Damuth

What a difference a day makes!

Whew.... On Wednesday night Nick and I attended a class at church which included a dinner. Later that night I started feeling sick and spent most of the night in the bathroom throwing up. ick... I would run out of bed, get sick and then proceed to have to nurse Wes. Thank goodness for those great antibodies in my milk since he did not feel the effects of what I had. I was just exhausted! Then in the morning we woke up to Luke crying and gagging... one bowl of cereal later and he was puking all over the couch. It still smells down there. Fortunately, Nick did not have any pressing meetings at work and so he stayed home to take care of Luke while I slept all day. I think I was out of bed for a total of an hour the entire day and that hour was spent lying on the floor while Luke watched a movie and Nick when to the market for 7 up and jello. I am happy to report that we are all 100% this morning. I have not had food poisoning like that in a LONG time. What a difference a day makes!

Getting stronger

Don't you love my bed head?

After getting the report that Wes needed to work on his gross motor skills both Nick and I have been working with him putting him on his tummy more and helping him stand up. Then today at my friends house he rolled over 2 times from his stomach to his back. Whew... this made me feel so much better since I had been worried about him developing in this area. Here are a few pictures of Wes. A few other observations... Wes has the cutest laugh and is "talking" lots. When he does this, Luke "baby talks" back to him saying "goo goo gaa gaa" too cute. He also loves to watch his older brother run around the house and throw the football.  This makes me excited for the time when they can play more together.

Berry Patch Farms

What fun it is to live in Colorado! I drove up with the boys today to pick raspberries in Brighton. They were delicious! Luke ate more of them then he saved and kept saying raspberries are good!!! I agree. The weather was great and the mountains in the background were even more beautiful.

Luke said "it's goooooood!"

Check out this pot bellied pig!!!

My friend Jonah and I ate more then we put in our containers

4 month doctor's appointment

Here is the low down...

weight: 15 pounds 2 oz  -  50-75%
Dr. Staerz said that he has had "explosive growth" in regards to his weight because he started out at the 10th percentile

length: 25 1/8th inches  -  50-75%

head: 42 1/4 cm  -  50%

Overall he is a healthy baby boy.  Wes is still a bit wobbly for his age so we are off to PT to learn some exercises to strengthen him.  I got approval to put him in his Johnny Jump-up and Exersaucer to get him stronger.  I think that Nick and I have not been putting him on his stomach as much as we should have been and this has not given Wes the opportunity to use his muscles.  I am excited and motivated to help him get stronger.  Will give an update on PT after we go.

As for food... she gave me the go ahead for water but to hold off on solids until he is stronger.  Since he has been refusing breastmilk out of a bottle she suggested I try using a Nuby sippy cup and see if he will take that.   I am keeping my fingers crossed...

He is interacting lots and observant of his surroundings.  He is also "blowing bubbles" which is too cute!    Luke remains a great older brother and gives Wes hugs and kisses.  I have yet to have a problem with him being too aggressive or hurtful towards his baby brother.

I just love being a mother to my two adorable boys.  :)

I am 4 months old today!

I am 4 months old!

Check back on Thursday as I will have his 4 month stats after his doctor's appointment.