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Separation Anxities

The experts say infants usually start to go through a stage of Separation anxiety around 8-12 months. However, I don't remember them saying anything about the parents. I have been having a hard time leaving Logan lately. I miss him terribly while I'm at work, and I can't wait to pick him up at the end of the day. I have a huge picture of him on my computer desktop, and I will find myself minimizing all the windows just so I can see my smiling boy. I thought they said it was supposed to get easier to leave them. But then, maybe it never does get any easier to leave your babies, or for babies to leave their moms for that matter.

My mom is flying down to visit us next month, and I just cannot wait! It's hard being so far away from your mom. I'm finding it even harder now that we have Logan. I wish that she could see him everyday, but I had to go and fall for a Texan. But I definately keep her up to date on what goes on. I talk to her at least twice a day. Jeez if somone called me that often I think I would start to pretend I wasn't there. I call her to tell her stupid random things like "Guess what, Logan ate peas for the first time, and he liked them!", and always makes time to listen to these silly calls. The truth is I just want an excuse to call her, and I want her to feel like she knows Logan. Anyhow, we miss you and can't wait to see you!

Whats up man?

He's on the Move!

Logan is discovering very quickly that these arms and legs can get him places. Just in the last week or so he is all over the place. He spins in circles on the floor on his tummy and he can army crawl to get something he wants. He is usually upside down at the foot of his crib in the mornings. And he has no fear, he will jump right out of your arms trying to grab something, knowing you will catch him. I knew he would be a quick mover....but I'm not ready yet! I don't have outlets covered,I don't have shelves secured, our fireplace hearth looks like a little noggin cracker, and I'm sure there are little baby dangers lurking around every corner. Ahh, stay put baby. My goal this weekend is to babyproof our house.

Busy Mommy, Busy Baby

Sorry it has been a while since I have posted anything. I just started a new job last month, it has been kind of crazy learning my new duties and learning new programs and such. But I can't even put into words how nice it is to have a job I enjoy now. I really did not like my last job, it was for a large company, there wasn't enough work for everyone...and when there was work it was very monotinous. I could just feel the clock ticking, it was miserable.

Now I'm working at Comfort-Air, the same company that Adam works for. However, I handle accounts payable and he is a service technician, so we rarely see eachother. Even though it has been a little stressful trying to learn everything, I'm enjoying my new position. It is a family owned company, so it is a close knit company and just a fun enironment (most of the time). This morning they were joking with Adam, saying if we ever split up he better go apply at Airtron or some other AC company, because they don't want to lose me. So I guess they must be happy with my work. But really they adore Adam. His boss is always calling to check on him if he's working on something hard "Are you ok Adam? I just wanted to make sure you didn't get trapped under something heavy."

Logan has been very busy as well. Busy growing and busy moving, or at least trying. His first teeth came in last week. They are his two bottom teeth and they are just poking through the gums. Thankfully, he hasn't really had trouble with them...hopefully that continues.

Logan can sit up completely independently now, and he thinks he is ready to get up and walk. If he is sitting in your lap he tries to stand up and will jump right out of your lap if you're not careful. He has become a little escape artist at daycare. They have these little bumbo seats for the babies and he can get out of it. It's funny watching him do it. He sort of twists his body until one leg is almost out, then he pushes himself out. He is a boy through and through.

He had a late 6 month check-up yesterday. He now weighs 17lbs 10oz and is 27 1/4 inches long. He is in the 5oth percentile for weight and the 75th for length. The doc said he is doing great.

Look at my tower!

Sweet baby

Playing with Gammy

Mommy and me

Grandma made me this bib, isn't it cute?

Look at my teeth!

I love to blow bubbles!

More bubbles

6 Month Milestones

My sweet little baby is 1/2 a year old today. Time sure flies! He is learning so much, and getting so strong. Here are his new skills and favorite pastimes as of late:

Logan can sit up completely unassisted.
He can hold his own bottle through an entire feeding.
He mastered getting his pacifier back in his mouth.
He loves to jump, jump, and jump.
He can scoot on his tummy a little bit to get toys.
He loves to help mommy open the mail, if I don't give him something to "open", or to crumple and tear is more like it, he gets upset.
He has become attached to his little Tigger blanket, he loves to rub it on his face as he is falling asleep.
He likes to read books.
He even likes to shop. He sits up like a big boy now in the grocery cart.

We are truly enjoying or playful, interactive baby...but I wish I could slow time down.

Happy 4th of July