Twenty-One Weeks Old

I missed all of you last week.  Thanks for giving me the week off to spend with my family.
   It's been a busy and exciting two weeks.  The week before Christmas, mommy and daddy were super busy - daddy trying to catch up on as much work as possible before we headed south and mommy making sure we were all packed up with all that we needed to head south.  And, on Thursday, 12/22 - we began the long drive.  We stopped by daddy's hospital on the way out of town so he could see some patients (I slept in the car the whole time), and then we drove and drove.  We stopped every couple of hours so I could be fed, stretch my legs, and have my diaper changed.  And, we made it as far as Nashville, TN that first day.  
   Then on Friday, we drove the rest of the way to the coast of Georgia.  I  also had the privilege of meeting mommy's former roommate, Kelly Sasser Bryant, as we drove through Macon, GA.  I was super excited to see my Nana and Poppy that night before we settled in for the night.
   On Saturday, I got to spend more time with my Nana and Poppy and then finally met my Aunt Celeste, Aunt Janet, and Cousin Andrew.  We all went to a Christmas Eve service at mommy's former church (St. Simons Community Church) - and I was able to meet more of their friends.  I really liked the candlelight and singing parts of the service - not to mention how fun it was to sit with my cousin and aunties.  
  Christmas morning, we went to Nana and Poppy's church (Jekyll Island United Methodist Church) where I finally got to meet my Uncle Calvin.  I slept through some of the afternoon family festivities but I woke up to fun new toys and stuffed animals to play with.  I don't think I will remember my first Christmas but mommy and daddy say that they will.
   Mommy and I were planning to stay in GA for the week but plans changed and we ended up driving back with daddy on Monday.  I wasn't too thrilled for the long drive back, but I handled it pretty well.
   Since we've been back, mommy is working hard to get me back on my schedule.  And, I am now eating rice cereal twice a day (breakfast and dinner) - and mommy says that I get to try some real stuff soon. :)

   All in all, mommy says I taught her a lot these last two weeks.  She and daddy were amazed at how flexible and adaptable I was to all the change (Sleeping in my play yard in a hotel. Eating in the backseat of the car. Taking a bath with mommy in a big tub. Changing up my normal routine each day.  Taking a nap on a big bed. And loads of other things).  Mommy is learning that she can be more flexible too - and she says that I am doing a great job of teaching her that it's ok if everything doesn't go according to a plan or schedule. (Those of you who  know mommy well know that she is quite the Type A personality and loves her routine :)
   Also, daddy says that I make him smile a lot more.  And, he is learning to just enjoy the little things.  He really likes it when he comes home from work and I get a big grin on my face when I see him.  You should see the way it makes him smile. :D

Aren't I just the cutest little Christmas Elf

Christmas Day 2011

Seeing the beach for the first time

I really enjoyed hanging out with my cousin, Andrew
(My mommy still calls him Precious Pot :)

The Kenney Family

All tuckered out Christmas afternoon

But woke up from my nap all smiles

With my daddy in front of the apartment where we stayed

I love my Nana

And, I love my Poppy too!

Having fun playing with my toys when I got back home

Nineteen Weeks Old

(sorry this is a bit later than normal - my mommy is super busy these days) 


Another milestone this week:
  After my 4-month check-up on Monday (in which I did pretty well - only cried a bit when that mean ol' nurse gave me those shots), the doctor said I could start some solids.  So, mommy & daddy got out the camera and gave me my first few spoon fulls of rice cereal.  It is taking some getting used to - what to do with my tongue and all, but I sure like learning to eat from a spoon.  
  Otherwise, it's been a pretty typical week.  Some days I wake up mommy and daddy early because I wake-up and decide to turn over.  Then I cannot turn back over to go back to sleep. So, mommy usually sees me on the monitor and will come in to turn me back over.  
  I'm not sure if I'll get to write next week because I'll be on a big adventure -- we are driving down to Georgia to see mommy's family.  So, please pray for mommy, daddy, and I for the LONG drive (about 17-driving hours so no telling how long with me :).  
  If I don't get to write next week, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  Mommy and daddy are telling all about God's amazing gift to us - His very own Son.  I pray you all experience LOVE, JOY, and PEACE this Christmas season.  

Mommy says I am praying to bless my food :)

Could my cheeks be any cuter?

Eighteen Weeks Old

Yet another exciting week here in the Lee house.  
   At the end of last week, mommy and daddy noticed that I was getting more and more fussy as they woke me up for my "dreamfeed" around 10:15pm.  So, on Sunday night, they decided to try not waking me up and see how I did.  Well, to their amazement and JOY, I slept all the way until almost 7:00am - just over 10 hours.  They couldn't believe it.  And, I've continued it all week - but sometimes I do wake up around 6am.  And, now with the monitor, mommy notices that I wake up around 5am - 6am and play for a little while.  Sometimes I go back to sleep, but sometimes I turn myself over and can't get back to sleep so my mommy comes in and rocks me and I fall back asleep for a bit longer.
   On Tuesday, I turned 4 months old. :)
   One day this week I enjoyed sitting in the kitchen watching mommy cook and wash dishes.  She said that I was helping her out - and she even gave me a measuring spoon to play with (pictures below).  Of course, I just put it in my mouth - so that was super fun for me.
   Toward the end of the week my daddy stayed home from work in the morning that day - mainly because he's been so super busy at work and was just tired.  But, I know the real reason was because he wanted to stay and play with me for a while. :)   I sure enjoyed having time with my daddy that morning.
  Then on Friday, I woke up to see all this white stuff outside.  Mommy said that it was snow and, of course, had to snap a picture of me with my first snow fall.  With that, it's been super cold outside so mommy and I have ventured out a bit less.  We are trying to find new things to do around the house to keep me entertained.
   I go to the doc for my 4-month check-up on Monday - and then mommy and daddy say that I can start with some rice cereal after that.  I am super excited as I am beginning to watch mommy and daddy eat and hoping to get to try some of that stuff soon.  
   Til next week, hope yall have a great week. (Mommy is beginning to wonder if I am going to have a southern accent like her :) 




Photos of the week:

My first snow fall

Playing with mommy in the morning

Playing with daddy as he stayed home to be with me :)

All bundled up to go outside with mommy to get the mail

Helping mommy in the kitchen

Mommy and daddy aren't sure where I learned

 to squeal like this:

Seventeen Weeks Old

It's been another eventful week around here.


Last Saturday, my mommy, daddy, and I moved from their downstairs bedroom to their new upstairs bedroom.  That first night I stayed in my pack-n-play in their new room.  But, now I am sleeping in my crib in my own room - just down the hall.  This also meant that mommy and daddy had to buy a monitor so they could watch me/hear me during the night.  It's been a great week, and I am learning to enjoy my new digs.  


I also got a new toy this week (pics below) - and I love playing in it and learning all the new things it can do. 


Mommy and I make it a point to get out of the house at least once a day - sometimes we go to the store (even if just to buy some milk) or go for a walk in the neighborhood or just walk around the outside of the house a few times.  It's a bit easier now that I am skipping my fourth nap most days - so that means I am awake from about 4:30 until my bedtime around 8:00 - and that's a long time for me.  Mommy is constantly trying to find new things for me to do now that I am awake longer.  Let her know if you have any suggestions :)  (especially with winter coming soon and mommy says we wont be able to leave the house as often).


As you'll see in the video below, my mommy finally got one of my rolls on camera - mommy has to watch me so much more closely now that I can roll over.  And, you'll see that I am talking more and more - I love to hear my own voice -- and mommy and daddy really like it too.

My daddy worked really hard to get me to pose
with my feet together so you could see my little duckies

In my new crib with my Pooh mobile

I have found my thumb - and boy do I like it
(take note of the UGA burp cloth my mommy made for me)

All bundled up in my car seat to go out - and I do
enjoy my car seat toys

My new ExerSaucer toy.  

So many fun things to see and do
but I especially like this toucan

Bundled up to go outside for a walk

Check out what I can do:

And hear my sweet voice: