Mr. Man

Mr. Man has been on a serious eating spree lately...He's just eating and sleeping around the clock. (I like the sleeping part!!!) I've been able to do a lot of housework yesterday and today. It's been awhile since I've had a solid block to clean. He rolled over again today when he was having tummy time. He gets frustrated during tummy time, so I think he is just trying to get on his back. It is really funny, because after he rolls over he will just stare up at the ceiling in amazement like "what just happened here." He's also been social smiling the past few days. He is going to have a really cute smile. I can't wait to see it some more. He is also laughing in his sleep, which is pretty funny to watch. Grandma Terri is coming into town today, so Oliver got a bath this afternoon. He was lathered with baby lotion, just the way Grandma Terri likes him.

Oliver had a visit to the Pediatrician's office yesterday morning. His lungs are pretty much cleared up. At 5 weeks and 5 days, Oliver weighed in at 11 pounds and 3 ounces (85th percentile) and measured up to the 95th percentile in height.

Goals for Oliver: I am working towards the big move to his crib. The doctor suggested that I put him in his crib for naps during the day and continued letting him sleep in the "Pack 'N Play" in our room at night. This should make the transition smoother for all of us when he moves in his own room! Soon, (after about 3 months) we will be working on getting Oliver to self soothe, so he will be able to calm himself down by himself. Research shows that babies don't have the ability to calm themselves down on their own before 3-6 months...That is why we love the pacifier and rocker right now!

Ok...I've got to go tend to the little guy.

Brooke