I caught him in the act!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Rolling Over
Many weeks ago I told you Cannon rolled over, once. I recently told you that he has been rolling over to sleep. Well, now he rolls over everytime you put him on his back. No grunting, no straining, just rolling over like a champ. Check back soon...my misson this weekend is to catch it on film.
I caught him in the act!
I caught him in the act!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sprinkler Park
I am FIVE Months Old!
I am FIVE months old. I do not have time for a long update. Besides, I just did one! :) I just wanted you to see a comparision of me today at five months and when I was 1 month old!
Mommy does not believe I am ever a tiny baby but I was!
And, for the record I am NOT wearing a dress but a newborn gown that Mommy insisted I wear because it was hand embroidered, whatever that means.
Love Cannon
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Our Five Month Birthday
Cannon with his friend Parker, hanging out in his "crib" yesterday! They along with Parker's twin Rylee turned 5 months old yesterday!
Friday, June 20, 2008
New Sleep Trick
When Cannon and I went to the doctor a week or so, she said if he rolled over on his tummy while sleeping that it was okay to leave him like that. I thought, okay...but he sleeps on his side.
Well, two days later I laid him down on his side and he rolled over and slept on his tummy all night. Since then, everytime I lay him down he rolls to his tummy and he's fast asleep. I'll try to snap a picture later.
Well, two days later I laid him down on his side and he rolled over and slept on his tummy all night. Since then, everytime I lay him down he rolls to his tummy and he's fast asleep. I'll try to snap a picture later.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Enjoy the Interruptions
Have you ever taken a moment to savor the interruptions in your life? To see the interruptions as gifts from God? This is something that I struggle to do but when I finally allow myself to see them as such, I find that I am so blessed.
Since becoming a mother I find that everyday is full of interruptions. I have to plan ahead or else most things are left undone because Cannon interrupts with an idea that is much better than cleaning house or running errands.
Cannon and I traveled home this weekend and I was so worried that Cannon would "interrupt" the car trip with multiple crying sessions that last about 15 minutes each. On the way there, he slept and played like an angel. On the way home it was much of the same. I was so pleased. When we got to the Bull's Bay area he started making noises, not quite fussing but not happy sounds either. I decided to stop and get a drink. I put him in his sling and we went inside. We got my cold caffeine free Pepsi and headed outside. I knew he was not ready to go back in the car and that was when I spotted a patch of green grass. Cannon and I spent about 30 minutes over in the grass under big oak trees. We spent time laying in the grass, he had a snack, "picked" grass and just enjoyed the beautiful day. Until yesterday, I never noticed the trees at this little store or the little patch of green grass with a small little vegetable garden.
It was such a beautiful interruption. Thank you God and Cannon!
Since becoming a mother I find that everyday is full of interruptions. I have to plan ahead or else most things are left undone because Cannon interrupts with an idea that is much better than cleaning house or running errands.
Cannon and I traveled home this weekend and I was so worried that Cannon would "interrupt" the car trip with multiple crying sessions that last about 15 minutes each. On the way there, he slept and played like an angel. On the way home it was much of the same. I was so pleased. When we got to the Bull's Bay area he started making noises, not quite fussing but not happy sounds either. I decided to stop and get a drink. I put him in his sling and we went inside. We got my cold caffeine free Pepsi and headed outside. I knew he was not ready to go back in the car and that was when I spotted a patch of green grass. Cannon and I spent about 30 minutes over in the grass under big oak trees. We spent time laying in the grass, he had a snack, "picked" grass and just enjoyed the beautiful day. Until yesterday, I never noticed the trees at this little store or the little patch of green grass with a small little vegetable garden.
It was such a beautiful interruption. Thank you God and Cannon!
Grampy Fun
This weekend Cannon and I went to Myrtle Beach. We visited my Dad for Father's Day. While we were there Cannon enjoyed his first lawnmower ride with his Grampy. He mowed the entire yard and LOVED it. When my dad turned the lawnmower, Cannon began screaming. He was so mad. Here are a few pictures of them.
My New Trick
I have discovered my feet! I love to tug and tug on my socks
until they finally come off!
Friday, June 6, 2008
I am FOUR months old!
I have been delaying this post until I met with my pediatrician.
I wanted you all to know how perfect she thinks I am.
So yeah, technically I am 18 weeks old,
but as my Mommy says I do what pleases me...
And I am very pleased to NOW give you my update!
First of all, I am BIG!
I weigh 18 pounds 6 ounces ( 95th percentile) and I am 25 inches long ( 50-75th percentile).
Apparently, my head is 42 centimeters and is in the 95th percentile.
Will I have a big head like Davis?
I got vaccinations today and I hated it!
This is what they did...it all started with Mom needing to go to the restroom.
She went and this nurse offered to hold me. She went out in the hallway and then all these ladies were surrounding me! They just loved "the chubby baby". So, I thought I would give them a show. I started blowing my bubbles, making my "razz" sound (a sound my doctor says I should not be making until 6 months--I've been doing it for weeks now). Sorry-I got sidetracked. Anyway, I was making my razz sound and those girls were eating it up!
We were all laughing and then they took me back into THE room. First, they put this yucky stuff in my mouth and I spit almost all of it out! Yuck!
Then the next thing you know I felt FOUR bee stings. I SCREAMED, my face turned RED and I cried crocodile tears!
AWFUL!
So, back to the good stuff!
I can hold my head, very well, if I do say so myself!
I can hold it at a 90 degree angle on my belly.
I can squeal in delight and do it quite often!
As a matter of fact, a few weeks ago, my dad and I laughed so hard at each other that he was crying!
I still like my Einstein mat. However, this one dumb chicken hanging on that thing refuses to come off! I pull and pull and even scream until FINALLY I get that thing off! AND THEN, it appears again! Hanging, mocking me! Mom says it is a duck and not a chicken! Whatever, I hate that dumb chicken!
I can hold just about anything and I am quite fond of my Eric Carle, Hungry Caterpillar! He has become a great distraction, when needed!
I LOVE it when Mommy manipulates my little body, especially while singing "Wheels on the Bus". That is my new favorite song and we even taught it to Dad!
I got a bible and my Dad read me my first bible story this week. I really enjoyed this quality time with him!
I still enjoy taking my daytime naps in my swing and I must snuggle with my blue blankie from Aunt Lizard for every nap! I actually took a nap in my crib this week and even slept in it THREE hours one night! Wow, progress!
I am a FISH! I love the bathtub and the pool. Splashing is my new thing!Speaking of fish, I am going to be a Fisher Man like my dad! We love to watch fishing shows together.
But seriously, how many fishing shows can one man watch? I am tried of "watching", let's go fishing already.
I can make a lot of different sounds. I make a "Mmmm- mmmm- mmaaa" sound when I am tired. I have a really "good" squeal when I get hungry to let Mommy know when to "speed" it up!
Mom decided to start using cloth diapers and so far, so good. Just wait until I start eating real food, Haha!
A couple of weeks ago, I was in the library laughing, blowing bubbles and squealing for half an hour. People thought I was hilarious! Apparently, you are supposed to be quite in a library--not me! Next week, I start my Mother Goose and Friends Class. It is at the library! Should I be quiet this time?
I now have a playgroup that meets at my "crib" every other week. I have new friends! My friends Rylee and Parker are twins and they were born on the same day as me! We are only hours apart in age! Cool!
Dad likes his job and is getting back in the gym too! Mom is enjoying her jewelry business and loves being a Mommy to Meeeeeee! We all think Summerville is great and have been looking around at houses. Mom says please pray that our Savannah house sells soon, she wants out of our cute but little apartment.
Everyone I meet says that I am so happy, so beautiful (I am a BOY, handsome is the correct term), so well-behaved (you should see me in the evening, heheeeeeeeeeeee), and so juicy (I am not a fruit).
People LOVE me!
I love you all and hope to see you soon. From what I understand a rode trip is planned for July! Maybe, I'll get to see some of you then!
Don't forget to check my blog OFTEN for updates on ME!
~Love Cannon
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
A Gift from Auntie Michelle
Handsome future doctor seeks attractive female with wealthy father. Must enjoy peanut butter, toy trucks and frogs. Any takers?
Back to Basics, Well Kind of...
Well, when I was pregnant I said if I could stay home with Cannon that I would use cloth diapers. I've been home for about 18 weeks now and decided I needed to start my research. After many Google searches, I FINALLY purchased some cloth diapers! I am so excited to start using these.
Here is a picture of Cannon in his first cloth diaper! He is just precious. It feels so sweet, cozy and we are helping our environment too! Now, today is our first day and I just put this diaper on Cannon at 5pm. I have never known anyone who has used these, so I do not know what to expect. Stay tuned...
Did you know?
It is estimated that 27.4 billion disposable diapers are consumed every year in the U.S.
The instructions on a disposable diaper package advice that all fecal matter should be deposited in the toilet before discarding, yet less than one half of one percent of all waste from single-use diapers goes into the sewage system.
Over 92% of all single-use diapers end up in a landfill.
In 1988, nearly $300 million dollars were spent annually just to discard disposable diapers, whereas cotton diapers are reused 50 to 200 times before being turned into rags.
No one knows how long it takes for a disposable diaper to decompose, but it is estimated to be about 250-500 years, long after your children, grandchildren and great, great, great grandchildren will be gone.
Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills, and represent about 4% of solid waste. In a house with a child in diapers, disposables make up 50% of household waste.
Disposable diapers generate sixty times more solid waste and use twenty times more raw materials, like crude oil and wood pulp.
The manufacture and use of disposable diapers amounts to 2.3 times more water wasted than cloth.
Over 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum feedstocks and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce disposable diapers for one baby EACH YEAR.
In 1991, an attempt towards recycling disposable diapers was made in the city of Seattle, involving 800 families, 30 day care centers, a hospital and a Seattle-based recycler for a period of one year. The conclusion made by Procter & Gamble was that recycling disposable diapers was not an economically feasible task on any scale.
Here is a picture of Cannon in his first cloth diaper! He is just precious. It feels so sweet, cozy and we are helping our environment too! Now, today is our first day and I just put this diaper on Cannon at 5pm. I have never known anyone who has used these, so I do not know what to expect. Stay tuned...
Did you know?
It is estimated that 27.4 billion disposable diapers are consumed every year in the U.S.
The instructions on a disposable diaper package advice that all fecal matter should be deposited in the toilet before discarding, yet less than one half of one percent of all waste from single-use diapers goes into the sewage system.
Over 92% of all single-use diapers end up in a landfill.
In 1988, nearly $300 million dollars were spent annually just to discard disposable diapers, whereas cotton diapers are reused 50 to 200 times before being turned into rags.
No one knows how long it takes for a disposable diaper to decompose, but it is estimated to be about 250-500 years, long after your children, grandchildren and great, great, great grandchildren will be gone.
Disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item in landfills, and represent about 4% of solid waste. In a house with a child in diapers, disposables make up 50% of household waste.
Disposable diapers generate sixty times more solid waste and use twenty times more raw materials, like crude oil and wood pulp.
The manufacture and use of disposable diapers amounts to 2.3 times more water wasted than cloth.
Over 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum feedstocks and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce disposable diapers for one baby EACH YEAR.
In 1991, an attempt towards recycling disposable diapers was made in the city of Seattle, involving 800 families, 30 day care centers, a hospital and a Seattle-based recycler for a period of one year. The conclusion made by Procter & Gamble was that recycling disposable diapers was not an economically feasible task on any scale.
First Food
THESE days babies start eating their first foods between 4-6 months of age. There is no specific time to start, basically you look for signs from your child such as: beng able to sit assisted, good head control, loosing the tongue thrust reflex, showing interest in your food, waking to eat at night, etc.
Cannon only has a few of these but we decided to give him some cereal on Sunday night. Here are a few pictures.
His tongue thrust reflex is still very present. So I think he is not quite ready. He did enjoy slurping the milky, cereal soup off the spoon.
Cannon only has a few of these but we decided to give him some cereal on Sunday night. Here are a few pictures.
His tongue thrust reflex is still very present. So I think he is not quite ready. He did enjoy slurping the milky, cereal soup off the spoon.
Monday, June 2, 2008
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