Not such a little squirt anymore

Today was Boyd's 2 month check up. He tipped the scale at 10 pounds 2 ounces. He was 22 inches long, but I think he is longer because he always curls up on the measuring table. He has moved up to the 20th percentile for weight. The doctor keeps laughing saying that she won't even predict where he will be on the charts in the future, given the difference in the sizes of mom and dad. She told me Boyd's body size and structure will be a surprise. Dr. Oswald did a great job looking Boyd over and addressing Mom's many questions. We go back in a month to get his vision checked again. Then the nurse came in with 4 shots/vaccines and 1 oral vaccine. Boyd cried and Mommy had to work really hard to hold back her tears. The good thing was the nurse was really fast. Boyd and Mommy stayed in the room for quite a while afterwards to be sure Boyd was alright. As a treat after the visit mom took Boyd to the grocery store with the lights he likes and picked up some infant Tylenol and a chocolate treat for herself. What can I say, mom is a stress eater. Dad stopped home for lunch to make sure Boyd was alright and made a face that told Mom he was equally as sensitive and concerned about Boyd's morning events. He helped Boyd feel better by playing a bounce the bed game-Boyd smiled.

Busy Boyd

Emily informed me that I was slacking on posting pictures to the blog. I promise it was for good reasons, we've been busy the past week and a half. I feel like we've been somewhere every day. Good thing Boyd is at an age where he loves his carseat (Adam can finally strap him in too!). Despite the lack of posts, Boyd has been changing. He is so big now. Adam and I were looking at pictures where sleeves were rolled and clothes sagged. Today I packed away the first outfit he has outgrown, the rhino one. Adam's comment was, "Awe, I really liked that one." It's a tough reality that we will continue to pack away outfits. It reminds me to enjoy every day and Boyd phase. By the way the current phase is titled, "Don't put me down unless I am in a deep sleep." It makes getting things done tough, although I am now skilled at one handed tasks and figuring out how to use other body parts and props to accomplish tasks, but I love holding and snuggling with him so I don't mind. The pictures prove he does give me breaks.

Smiling in his crib wearing his "Handsome" hoodie.

Spending time with Great Grandpa Ramsey. Boyd enjoyed rocking with him.

Boyd with his Valentine, Samantha. This is their third date. They were even on the same schedule. We stopped to feed them in the middle of our walk and took up most of the trail. We cannot wait to use our baby joggers and have running dates. For now we are the crazy mom's bundling up our loved ones walking around Creve Coeur Lake.

Boyd loves his walks with Sam.

Boyd with Woody, Adam's cousin. This was taken right when Boyd spit up; hence, the look on Woody's face. Woody loved him anyway and even changed Boyd's diaper.

Boyd smiling at Grandma Burla.

Funny picture, but we love this outfit-so grown up.

Some pictures just don't need captions-too cute.

Practicing rolling side to side.

Tummy Time!

My head is up, my neck is strong.

Handsome.
The past weeks developments:

-new sounds (he surprises himself)

-playing with what he can do with tongue (sometimes he looks like he's talking with the audio turned off)

-more awareness of hands (opening and closing)
-wanting to be held so that he is sitting and standing (no more stepping reflex, he is strong

-eye contact (Adam was so excited, yesterday he came home and Boyd was in the bath. Adam started talking to him and Boyd looked directly at Adam.). I get this throughout the day.

-Sunday Boyd turns two months

In the name of fame and because my parents are goofy

We'll start with a very cute picture. Aren't I handsome?

Oh no, not another video game player.

Playing in the laundry basket. He liked it (much to mom's surprise). This was dad's idea.

Wearing dad's shades.

I can't get enough of our Boyd! I have to share these pictures.

So cute.

The pacifier Boyd.

A scene from an old movie...ET Boyd is our ET

A bit out of order. After my bath, drying off in my puppy hood towel.

Bath time! Boyd loves his bath.

Smirking in the warm water of the whale tub.

Giving us a petulant look like, "Why are you taking pictures of me naked?"

Our snow angel's first snow!

Hanging out in my boppy pillow .

Shout out to Uncle Paul for this cool camo outfit.