4 Month Doc Visit

Logan finally had his 4^th month doctor's visit yesterday. He weighed 15 lbs, 10 oz which puts him in the 53^rd percentile. He is 25 ½ inches long, which puts him in the 63^rd percentile.

The doctor answered a million of Mama's questions, as always. The doc was very happy to see that Logan is meeting all of his developmental milestones on target and some a little early. After putting on a show for the doctor, Logan took his shots like a champ, again. I am so impressed with how tough he is. Two more months and it's round three.

Take Logan's teether and he'll punch you.

Weather got nice enough to take Logan on his first walk last week.  Yes, those are piles of snow in the background.

The boys by the end of the walk.

Loving the new play mat.

Dressed like Daddy in his polo shirt.

Enjoying the Bumbo

Happy St. Patty's

4 Months Old

On Sunday, Logan turned 4 months old. I cannot give 4 month old stats because Logan's doctor appointment is not until 2 weeks after he turned 4 months old, despite the fact that I made the appointment back in December. That's what we get for having a part-time pediatrician. I think we might be changing pediatricians after this appointment. Anyways, our home scale has him at about 15 lbs as of 2 weeks ago. I will be curious to see what he weighs on the official scale at the doctor's office. I will post those stats after the appointment and his second round of being tortured (aka – shots).

At 4 months old, Logan is wearing 3-6 or 6 month clothing in day-wear and pj's and he is up to 6-9 month onesies. Now either our boy has clown feet or baby socks run small because Logan has been wearing 6-12 month socks for over a month. He can roll tummy to back (although he does not like to do it often) and really wants to go from back to tummy. His head control has gotten really strong recently and can sit in the Bumbo without slumping over after a minute or two.

No slumping!

As he gets older, we are seeing more personality come out in him. He loves toys. He has a favorite rattle and loves his ball. He also loves the dog his great-grandma got him, who we affectionately call Doug (the dog, not great-grandma). He also LOVES his play mirror. While all of these things are fun, sometimes there is nothing like a (clean) cloth diaper. Logan loves to chat and has developed a new way of talking while gargling. He loves when Mama tickles his tummy and feet. And he loves to play peek-a-boo with Daddy.

Enjoying his mirror

Love that mirror

The only thing that is not improving with time is his nighttime sleep. From 1-3 months of age, he slept an average of 7 hours before waking up for a nighttime feeding. At 3 months, he started to wake up more frequently. This was about the same time we moved him to the crib in his room, so I thought that the two were going together. But it has now been a month. About 2-3 times a week, he will do 6 or 7 hours before waking. But the other nights, it is about 5 hours and sometimes even less. Ugh! He really spoiled me from the beginning. He has just transitioned out of the swaddle at night which is also causing sleep issues. I am hoping that in another week he will be back to his 1-3 month old self. I have read about a 4 month old sleep regression, and I hope that he just got it early, and it lasted for a long time. As much as I hate getting up more frequently during the night, our little boy is so cute. You cannot be mad at a face like that! 

Play time wears Logan out.

Mackie and Uncle Kyle

Mackie and Uncle Kyle came to town this past weekend for a visit. Uncle Bryan and his girlfriend, Dre, were also supposed to come, but due to recent illness, it did not work out. The visit was full of firsts for Logan: first trip to the airport that shares his name, first time meeting one of his three uncles, first time going out for a meal, and first time snow tubing.

Mackie, Mama, Uncle Kyle, and Logan

As a kid, it is always great to have uncles, especially fun uncles. Logan really took to his Uncle Kyle and looks forward to seeing him again soon for further male bonding.

Playing with Uncle Kyle

Watching college hoops

Uncle Kyle sledding in the yard

The family trucked to Parker's Maple Barn for a late breakfast on Saturday morning. They make their own maple syrup on-site so everyone got something to pour it on to while Logan watched in envy.

Ready for maple syrup

The Fam at Parker's

Covered bridge at Parker's

Logan was a little shy of the 42 inch height requirement for snow tubing, so it was his first time in a “chalet” (as it was advertised on the website) that more closely resembled the eatery in Wal-Mart. Uncle Kyle and Mackie took their hand at snow tubing while Logan and Mama watched the 10 year old boys play the video arcade “Crusin' Exotica.” Then Mama and Mackie switched off and Logan passed out in Mackie's arms amidst the commotion in the chalet. A good time was had by all.

Sound asleep with Mackie

On the way home from tubing, Logan had to make a pit-stop. The bathroom at the gas station did not have a pull-down changing table, so Mama made due in the back of the car. Logan did not seem to mind.

We are doing this here?!

All in all, it was a great visit. It is so hard living so far from family, and we really cherish these visits. We love you, Mackie and Uncle Kyle!

Enjoying the New England weather

It was such a nice day

Little bit more time with Mackie before she leaves

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Logan rolled over from tummy to back for the first time Friday, February 18^th! I was so excited. He was trying so hard all morning to roll over and I recorded a frustrated baby that was not able to quite do it. Then, when I was not ready, he did it. It was moments before Daddy got home from work, so Matt got to see the second one. He has not done it many times since then, but that's okay. He now really wants to go from back to tummy. He did it in the bed with a little help from gravity the other morning, but he cannot do it on a flat surface yet. I am such a proud mama!

Ready to brace the New England winter

Just got home and waking up from a car coma.

Logan's new favorite toy, which he got for Valentine's Day.

One tired boy.  Little did he know he was about to get a bath.

Practicing for cigars

Keeping an eye on big bro, Roc

Another picture?!

Bumbo!

Happy Belated Valentine's Day

At Logan's expense, I subjected him to a Valentine's Day photo shoot.

The scratch on Logan's face is self-inflicted. It is his attempt to pick up a lady friend for Valentine's Day. He heard that men with scars give off a tough vibe, which the ladies love.

3 Months Old!!!

Seriously?! 3 months already! And boy how Logan continues to grow and develop.

Logan has fallen in love, with his fists. He often grasps them together, and brings them to his mouth to eat them. He is starting to drool a lot, too. I know it sounds a little early for him to be teething, but those are a few signs that chompers are trying to make their way out. 

Fists in the mouth while reading with Mama

For a little over a week now, Logan has developed the ability to bat at, reach for, and hold objects. He goes after the insects hanging above him in the bouncy seat and the jungle animals above him on the elephant play mat. While he has been staring at the animals/bugs for a while, he now reaches out to either hit them or grab on to them. If only his arms were long enough to reach the bears that taunt him when he is in the swing.

Reaching . . .

Got it!

With all of this handy work, he is happy to grab anything in his reach. This includes the cloth diaper we keep over his “little man” during diaper changes so that we don't get sprayed. In fact, I fell victim to this the other week. I did not realize that he had pulled the cloth off until I felt the wet spray on my stomach. I did not think such a little bladder could hold so much!

Logan is getting much better at lifting his head. Tummy time is starting to pay-off.

But this is what Logan thinks of tummy time.

Logan is full of smiles. He grins all the time, especially when he wakes up in the morning and from naps. It melts my heart each time he smiles. However, our little boy is very camera shy. I have only be able to capture his smile three times. As soon as he sees that camera, the smile disappears. And he is not only shy in front of the still camera, the video camera intimidates his as well. This makes it hard to capture some of his best moments. I think he just likes to give his smiles in person to make them more special.

With Logan's 3^rd month birthday, I started to reflect on my current position as stay at home mom. If I was still working, I either would have already returned to work or would in another week or two. We did make some sacrifices in the past two years knowing that I wanted to stay home, but I am so grateful to Matt that I am able to do so. For me, I would not have it any other way. It means so much to me that I get to see each developmental milestone and get to spend each day getting to know my little man better. I love my boys!

Logan sporting essential New England clothing - a fleece vest

Trying to figure out how to break out

Practicing sitting

Eating his fists even in a wet towel

Mama or Daddy?

We have our opinions as to who Logan looks like, but you be the judge.

Logan about two weeks ago (2 1/2 months old)

Mama age 2-3 months

Daddy age 3-5 months