21 weeks - photos with Lion and photos from this week

Here are Nathan's 21 week photos with the lion:









21 weeks old and wow is he fun! Nathan is learning so much right now. That said, he's also HIGH maintenance. He doesn't want to lay down and play, he wants to sit up or stand. Problem is, he needs an adult to help him with those things. That's a good problem though, and one that is simply a season.

This week, lots of new things have happened. He's eaten new foods... bananas and peaches - he prefers his veges. He rode in the "buggybagg" in the child part of a cart while we went grocery shopping (I forgot the camera, so pics will come soon). He was much more fond of grocery shopping this way! He was mesmerized by all of the colors and shapes and I think his mouth was open the WHOLE time! I must say that the buggy bagg is the way to go, hands down! Nathan also rode in an umbrella stroller for the first time - it's much easier to get in and out of the trunk! (pics on that soon too). This week has been the first time we've noticed that Nathan identifies his room as where he goes to sleep, and he's started to fuss the minute we walk in there when he's tired. So we're trying to spend more fun time in his room!

Nathan and Mom


As far as moments we've captured on film... tons of smiles...




Looking at all the squares on the quilt my Aunt Judy made... this was the first time he'd noticed that they were different and he carefully studied them for quite some time.


First ride in a big car seat - Britax Boulevard - I must give it props - it's great, big, but great, so safe, easy to install, and it looks so comfie!




Nathan is now able to stand and support his own weight for almost 60 seconds. He holds our fingers, but isn't hanging from them - in other words, he's able to balance himself on his feet and hold his weight! Yeah!



Nathan is trying to sit on his own, and although he can't hold himself upright, he tries so hard and can do it for a couple seconds. He tries to sit up constantly... in the bed, in the bouncy seat... everywhere!

Things that continued... Nathan still LOVES his toes


He is also very proud that he can put anything in his mouth. Now, his preference is of course his paci, but his second choice is his fists and he chews hard on them. He can also put his toys in his mouth... all of them - we have to be much more careful with what we hand him! I won't show you pictures, but Nathan can also put Bailey in his mouth... not all of her, but her hair, her face, and yes, he also shares kisses with her! Precious for the dog lovers, repulsive for those who aren't too keen on the canines!




Lots of giggling going on these days. Here's a video for your enjoyment...

Oh yeah... and we went to the doc this week for a check up and Nathan weighs a whopping 17 pounds! We didn't measure his height, although I would guess about 25 inches. His doc says he looks fantastic. He's very social... smiles easily... is rotund - yes he said rotund... and he's very alert! So that's it for this week! 5 months old is right around the corner... it will be here next Wednesday. I can't believe it!