Baby Party 10/21

Yesterday we had a pumpkin party, mainly with the women from Tiff's new mom's group (all new moms with babies born July/August) at Isis Maternity in Arlington (MA, not VA or TX). Anyway, we were remarking that we all could talk with authority about baby stuff, but 3 months ago, not only were we all clueless, but literally had no idea what we were getting into. Amazing how things change. And babies DO change your lives more than you can imagine. People warned us, but there is literally no way to fathom it without actually going through it. Mindblowing in a way I can't begin to describe, except to those that are already parents. And they already know.

Anyway, pics from the party to follow. And there were a few non-baby people there.

More Stuff

In addition to a bouncy seat, 2 bassinets, a crib, a changing table, a high chair, a swivel seat, Declan now has a jumping seat. Imagine bungee cords supporting a seat. He can touch the floor, push up and spring into the air. So yes, our little apt is now crammed full of baby stuff. We aren't even talking clothes, blankets, toys and diapers. This is just hardware.

More Walking

Declan is "walking" if we hold him up and support his weight. He instinctively moves his legs forward to take steps. He's nowhere near ready to support his own weight, or even balance, but pretty cool to see. His legs are getting a lot stronger though (as Tiff remembers from pregnancy) and he constantly kicks and bends/straightens his legs when we hold him or he sits in his bouncy chair.

Today Tiff is taking him to two different mom's groups. She dressed him up in courduroy pants and a jacket. Most of the time we have him in PJ's or a one-sie. Who says you can't have fun dressing up a little boy. As fall arrives, he needs to wear more layers.

My parents are back in town to visit. So we'll have more pictures with them up soon.

Tomorrow we are heading up to NH to visit my cousins and their kids (one cousin has kids, other in town from OH). Declan and his 2nd cousins!

Check Tiff's Youtube account for more videos (www.youtube.com/TiffPom).

Declan 75 days old!

That's 10.7 weeks for the non-parents. He's literally changing every day. While he's definitely still a baby, he's put on 4 pounds (for someone 150lbs, that's like gaining 25 pounds) and is a LOT stronger.

Tiff and I are amazed at the leg and core strength he has. He sometimes lies in his crib with his legs straight up in the air. It helps to have an oversized head as babies do, to act as a counterweight.

Declan Smiling

Just in the past week, Declan has become more engaged with the world around him. And more importantly, the people. He now smiles AT you, and almost laughs. He really likes sitting up next to me on the couch, so he can look around the room. Both the Pats and Sox games were on over the weekend. I let him watch a little, but we're trying to not have him watch too much TV as a baby.

Last night I was holding him up so he could push with his legs (almost standing), and I swear he tried to take steps. A long way to go before he can support his way, but he's moving in that direction. But some parents I know have said, be careful what you wish for. Once they start walking, they run with weeks and you have to chase them. So maybe we're better off with a kid who isn't so developmentally advanced. Just smart and good looking. And musical.