I am on Myspace!

Ok, so Margaret really wanted my mom to be on myspace... but because she doesn't need to find a date and she is somewhat against the whole phenom, she created an account for me! I guess she thinks it doesn't count if it isn't in her name:P If you get tired of looking at the blog and want to play on myspace, you can find me at: http://www.myspace.com/liamhoyt

Picture Time!

Here I am... almost 3 months old and getting bigger everyday. My Mom made me pose in a couple different outfits this weekend, so she could get some new pictures. Since my parents have a digital camera, they take lots and lots of pictures.

I have been busy growing and learning to kick my feet. My favorite thing to do is sit in my bouncy chair and kick the animals that hang down. It makes me laugh, squeal and yell because it is so much fun. My other favorite activity is standing (with the help of a big person, of course!). My legs are getting super strong!

My parents got a new car, so I have been spending a lot of time in it. It is a volvo and it has a rear seat that will be a lot of fun when I am old enough.

This weekend was busy!! Friday night I had my first night of babysitting!!! Grandma came over while Mom and Dad went to the movies. It was a blast. I love Grandma a lot! Then on Saturday we had dinner with Gina and Andy. It was delish and I got to show off my little legs. We had a bbq on Sunday because the weather was so nice. It was great to see some of my aunties!

Me and My Big Head

I had to go see Dr Lydia for my 2 month check up yesterday and it was not fun! I didn't mind the first part... getting weighed, having my height and head measured, laughing at Shivon, seeing Dr Lydia but then I got poked in the leg! Three times!! I now weigh 14lbs, am 23.5" long and my head is 17" around. My head is so big that I am bigger than the 100th percentile for my age! Lydia said there is no need to worry, it probably means I will be a smart kid. I showed her my new tricks, like standing, supporting my head and cooing. I guess that standing is a 4 month old trick.

After the shots yesterday, I was not very happy the rest of the day and needed to be cuddled a lot. I have been sleeping a lot more at night, last night I was asleep for over 7 hours! Mom thinks I must be getting ready to grow again. She has school again tonight, so I get to have a guys night with my dad. 

My Two Months of Growth

Yesterday marked two months out in the world. I've accomplished a few milestones along the way.

• I now hold my own head up.
  
• I can babble pretty good, especially when I am eating in the middle of the night and Daddy is sleeping.
  
• I can "stand", or at least support my own weight while on my feet and in Mommy or Daddy's hands.
  
• I've started wearing 3-6 month-sized clothing.
  
• I can smile and laugh (see picture).
  
• I entertain myself by staring at toys held above my head. This is different than the usual staring at fans and lights. My toys seem to be alive and I interact with them somewhat.
  
• I can ride in the baby bjorn face out.
  
• I sleep in my bassinette at night.
  
• I've totally grown out of the whole swaddling thing.
  

I start immunizations on Monday and I get to see Dr. Lydia and Shivon to get my check-up. Mommy and Daddy are obsessed with my weight and height whereas I just like to eat... often! In the next couple months, I am looking forward to sitting up, grabbing stuff, and mostly to learning how to stick EVERYTHING in my mouth!

 

My First Trip to the Beach

On Friday my mom decided it would be a good idea to go watch the sun set at the beach. So, we packed up Darwin, picked up dad and went to Cannon Beach. It was kind of cold but I had a lot of fun riding in my Baby Bjorn. I can't wait until I am old enough to ride looking outwards! While it is very comfortable to lay my head on dad's fleece, I just can't see very much. After our walk on the beach and playing some fetch with Darwin, we stopped at Mo's for dinner to go. It was a lot of fun!

Last night was moms first day back in school, so I stayed at home with dad. I really like dad and me time, I stayed awake and talked to him almost the whole time. Well, it is sunny outside so mom and I are headed out to do some weeding! 

A Cute Baby That Makes Ugly Faces

My uncle likes to tell me that I am a cute baby that makes ugly faces. Here are some of my favorites......


 

Here I am with my uncle Greg.... my grandpa Ed had his birthday on Sunday, so we had a lot of people over for dinner and cake. I tried to stay awake as long as I could but it makes me so sleepy! Yesterday morning I stayed awake for 5 whole hours!! I keep growing and getting bigger every day... I can hold my head up for long periods of time, have been smiling at people and talking, a lot :-) In fact, I really like talking. I can coo, laugh and squeek. When I am hungry or mad I can even yell!

Today I went to lunch with my grandma. I stayed awake the whole time and then I had my afternoon snack in the boardroom at her work. My mom has been finding some neat places to feed me! Before lunch, we went shopping for my new friend Violet. She isn't here yet but she will be soon.... I am going to help her learn how to deal with being on the outside because it is VERY different. Thats it for now, it is dinner time for me! 

Say Cheese :-)

Here are some of the pics Mom took.....

 

I Like Philly Rolls

So Mom got a new phone and has been taking a lot of pictures! I am still sleeping a lot but while I am awake I like to practice making faces and being noisy. One of my favorite things to do is be loud when Dad is trying to sleep.

I have also now been to 3 restaurants! I went to sushi, Mexican and yesterday Italian with Don Flora. I really like his laugh.

I am smiling more and trying to interact with people. I can't believe I am almost 7 weeks old!! I now weigh 12lbs 6ozs and while some people have been saying I am a fat baby, Doctor Lydia says I am not. I am just growing and storing up energy.... in fact, I think it is time to eat some lunch!

This is me in my high chair... I am still a little small and Mom hasn't figured out how she is going to feed me in it yet.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

So this is me being used as a political expression space by my Mom. Aunt B bought me this shirt and while it will be a long time before I can vote, hopefully there won't be any Bush's left to run for office! I am now over a month old and am speedily outgrowing all my newborn clothes! President Poopyhead is meant for babies 3-6 months and it is still a little big but if I keep eating like I have been, it should fit soon!

Dad and I stayed with Mom at the hospital for a couple days this week because she had to have her gall bladder taken out. From what I heard the doctors say, it happens a lot to new mommies because of their hormones while we live in their tummies. They let us come home Tuesday night and Mom seems to be feeling better every day. I sure hope that is the last time we have to go to Providence for a while.... I prefer my bed here much more than the plastic bassinettes! 

3 Weeks and Counting on the Outside!

So I am now into my third week of life outside mommy's belly.... it has been so nice seeing the faces that belong to many of the voices I have been hearing for the past 9 months. I am starting to spend more time awake, even though I still sleep most of the day. Growing is really hard work!! I am now almost 10lbs and am over 21 inches long. I had my 2 wk check up and Dr Lydia says I am doing very well.

Today I went and had lunch with my Grandma at her office. When we go outside Mom pushes me in my big stroller... it is very comfortable and she has a place for her lattes! I am sleeping more regularly at night and this makes Dad VERY happy because he needs his sleep (he can't nap all day like I can). I think the only other being in our house that sleeps as much as I do might be Darwin. All this talk of sleep is making me tired - I think it is nap time for me!

Facial Expressions

I am beginning to stay awake much more in the last few days. With all that time, I have begun to learn how to move my face more. Here is a shot of me demanding more milk -- I am an expert at this look.

Mom and Dad have been getting plenty of sleep at night because I am letting them. I usually sleep three to four hours at a time, twice between 10pm and 7am. 

My Stump is Gone!

Well, it was a very big day today... I am celebrating 10 days out of my Mom's belly by shedding my umbilical stump!! From the looks of it my belly button will be an innie but Dad says it is still too early to tell. My Dad said he will post before and after pictures for everybody, even though Mom thinks it is a little gross.

My parents meal angels have been a lot of fun! Last night Gina and Andy came over with some amazing pasta, salad, bread, chicken and cake. Gina held me and fed me, she is wonderful. Tonight I get to see Margaret again, she is very fun and makes me laugh. The last time she was here she tried to teach me how to suck my thumb... I am still working on it.

Bath Time

Here's that bath I mentioned. I was a very good boy and didn't hardly make a peep. 

The Doc, The Uncle, and My First Spew

Today was my first visit with my doctor. She's GREAT! She said my color was looking wonderful and all my vitals are good. I need to put on a little more weight and I am working on my feeding habits to make sure that happens soon.

Uncle Greg came over again tonight. He has been by several times since I got home and I love it. Dad says we're lucky because he works so near our house and we get to see him so often. I wasn't exactly Mr. Excitement while Uncle held me, even though he jiggled me to wake me up. I did get his attention later when I had my first big spit up on Mom after I was fed. She said something about "exoricist baby", but I don't know what that means. 

My New Friend

This is my new friend Darwin, he has lived with my parents for over a year now and I am not sure how happy he is that I have stolen his spot on the bed. He really likes to lick my head! My first bath was a lot of fun and I didn't cry once. Today I saw Grandpa Ed, my Dad's cousins, Grandma Pam, Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Greg. I spent more time awake than any day so far.... it has made me very sleepy!

Hello Everybody

Hi! Today I am about 5 days old and I spend most of the day sleeping. Mom thinks I spend most of the time eating but that is probably because it takes her so long to get everything ready for feeding. This morning I got my nails clippped, I went to the lactation center to be weighed (I gained 4 ounces.. the nurse seemed very happy about that), and I am about to go take a bath after I eat, again. 

Coming soon...

We'll post something once we get home.