Professional Football

We think Nate may have a career in professional football. Not as a player... but as the ball itself since he LOVES to be carried like one.

6 Months!!!

Nathan Wolf is 6 months old today!


And he is pretty happy about it!

Momsicle

It has been so HOT lately that I thought Nate deserved a frosty treat... a momsicle. For those of you who don't know, a momsicle is a popsicle made out of frozen breast milk. Nate wanted it and didn't want it all at the same time. I am sure it tasted good to him but he was unsure about the temperature. In the end, I think he liked it and even tried holding it himself.

Hummm... what is this?

I dont think I like this!

Well, maybe one more try...

Ok,maybe this isn't so bad when I can do it myself!

5 1/2 Months of Nate

At Nate's last doctor's appointment our little man weighed in at 14 pounds and 25.5 inches long. Wow! He hit all of his 5 month milestones and is otherwise in great shape.

He has expanded his palate beyond rice cereal and breast milk to include apples, pears, peaches, oatmeal, barley, green beans, peas, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. He LOVES them all. In fact he hasn't found a food he doesn't like.

He has also started to play peek-a-boo. When someone ducks behind something and then pops out and says "Peek-a-boo!" Nate ducks down and pops back up at the same time. He doesn't actually say "peek-a-boo" but he giggles hysterically.

It is so amazing to see this little guy acquire all of these new skills.

Here are a few pics of Nate at 5.5 months:

Hard at work

Here, let me do it!

Do I have something on my face?

Nate Wolf Like to Jump... Jump!

5 Months of Nate

At 5 months Nate has developed a few new skills. He can transfer a toy from one hand to the other, he can tuck his knees up under him and propel himself forward (sometimes), he can crab walk by arching his back and digging in his heels, and he is learning to drink water from a sippy cup. Amazing!

Nate at 5 Months

Here is Nate as seen through the eyes (and lens) of an 8 year old.
A friend's daughter took this picture... boy is she a good photographer!

Thanks Lauren!

More of Nate Eating...

Ok, so he is trying to eat his high chair, but it was too cute not to post.

First Father's Day

So for daddy's first Father's Day, I showed him how I'm so his kid! I gave his childhood lovie a squish.

Storybook Time

Every night before bed Mommy reads me stories.

Let the feeding begin!

For a week now we've been eating food! Yep, honest to goodness food. Ok, so its not Wiz Wit yet, but its a start. Here are the pics of Nate's first food experience - rice cereal.

What the heck?

Again?

Ok, let me help!

I'm diggin this.  Don't stop!

Mmmm, finger, er hand licking good!

Baby Bjorn-- Now

Baby Bjorn then...

and Baby Bjorn Now.

All Tuckered Out

Nate was playing with his toys this afternoon when he fell asleep mid-play.
It was so cute I had to share.

And now a close up...

4 Month Checkup

Nate had his 4 month check up with Dr. Bullock today. Since he didn't gain a lot of weight last month I was eager to see what he had gained this month. It turns out that he gained a lot! Nate weighs 13 pounds now, I was so pleased. He is 24" long which means he didn't do a lot of growing up just out which is ok by me. Nate also had a shot today but amazingly he didn't even cry!

In other developmental news, Nate has found his feet and is practicing his own brand of baby yoga every chance he gets.

High (Chair) Times

Nate sat in his high chair for the first time today.

I think he likes it!


His little feet don't even hang off th edge!

Morty the Monkey

I love you Morty!

How did you get over there?

You're so funny Morty!

Look, I can make a monkey face too!

A New Point of View

This weekend Nate sat in his stroller like a big boy for the very first time.

So, I rolled him into the backyard and parked him under a tree
so I could hang the laundry out to dry.

He was very impressed with the size of the tree and the world around him

Trying Out the Exersaucer

I put Nate in the Exersaucer for the first time today. I think he liked it.

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'...

This morning Nate and I were playing on the bed when the little man decided to roll over. Nothing new there until Nate decided that he didn't really want to be on his belly anymore and he bent his little head back, held up one leg and went briefly onto his side and then promptly onto his back again.

Our little Nate had just log rolled himself across the bed. Go Nate!

The best part of watching all of this happen was the big smile on his face when he was on his back again... he was really delighted with himself.

3 Month Check Up

Nate had his 3 month well baby visit with Dr. Bullock today and currently he weights 10.5 pounds and is 24" long. He didn't actually grow very much from last month (he only gained .25 pounds and grew .5") but since he is very alert and active, eating well, and reaching all of his milestones the doctor is not concerned.

Nate did have to get 2 shots and I wasn't able to hold him this time :(. He cried a cry I had never heard before and unlike the previous appointment I broke down and cried to. It just broke my heart to hear him scream and not be able to comfort him until after the second shot.

He recovered quickly when offered lunch though, so all is well now.

Right Out Loud

Nate, my mom, and I took our first trip to the Lancaster PA outlets today. Nate was very well behaved and we managed to get all of our shopping done without anyone having a meltdown. Since Nate had spent most of the day in his car seat I made sure he had plenty of play time when we got home. He was standing up on my stomach (with help of course) and we were playing a little game when I decided to sing him the Flyer's Fight Song. he liked it so much that he laughed right out loud. I started cracking up when I realized what he had just done that he laughed out loud again.

Keep laughing baby... keep laughing!

You Spin Me Right Round Baby!

So today Nate is 3 months old. A momentous occasion to be sure, but made all the more special by the fact that Nate rolled over (back to front) for the first time today! i had him on our bed and when he rolled onto his side I lured him with a new and exciting toy and he kicked his little legs and over he went. Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke I flipped him back and made him do it again. (I know I'm a mean and demanding mommy)

We are all very excited, except Nate who really dislikes being on his tummy. Oh well, he will get over it (Get it? Over it? He rolled over... oh never mind)

Oh! Congrats to our NICU buddy Michael for his first roll too!

Super Baby!

Loves his Hoodie

All smiles

Serious pose

Who is that Baby in the Mirror?

Tummy Time

Let's Go Flyers!

Daddy and Nate before the Flyers playoff game against the Washington Capitals.

Shiny Happy Baby HoldingToy

Peek-a-boo... I see you!

Take Your Nate to Work Day

Last Friday I took Nate in to see where I work and to show him off to all of my coworkers. The library director had his camera with him and took several pictures of our little man.

This is my favorite of the set:

I Think it's Official...

Our little man is sleeping through the night! He has done it 7
(count them... 1 2 34 5 6 7) nights in a row!

Way to go Nate!

Mommy and Daddy are very proud of you!