Whew, what a busy week. Let's start with what Drew is doing new... He pushes around in complete circles constantly on the floor (always counter-clockwise), but still no crawling. This morning, we noticed that a little bottom tooth is starting to break through! So those cute little gummy grins are soon going to be replaced with some pearly whites. =) Also, we had to go to Brenner Children's Hospital this week. Our pediatrician was concerned that Drew might be aspirating a bit when he is swallowing, so she wanted him to have a swallowing test there. (Ironically enough, yes, this kind of test *is* what I do for a living... but it is much different on babies instead of adults - and especially on your own baby!). It turns out that some of what Drew has been taking by bottle is, in fact, going into his lungs. So we now have to thicken all of his bottles to a honey consistency. All of these colds that I was blaming daycare for may have been caused by this, so hopefully now that we've figured out a cause they will be a thing of the past. He doesn't seem to mind it - still eating like a champ - and they say that he will likely soon outgrow it. Also, Drew has really started to enjoy "drumming" now, especially with our pots and spoons! He thinks it is so funny. Here are some drumming pics:
Last weekend Drew had his first sleepover with his girl, Miss Scarlett. Scarlett is the baby of a friend of mine from work, and she was born a week before Drew. She and Drew did so well together - they kept pretty much the same schedule and both slept very well (separate cribs, mind you!) Here are some pictures from his PJ party:
Drew and I taught Scarlett what the drums were all about.
They both slept so well all night - what little angels!
Mommies and babies
And, Drew decided today to type his own message to all of you as he was sitting on my lap at the computer:rf v , bo y bvyhhhhhhb h gvb iu
Love, Drew
where to even begin?! these are such beautiful pictures, especially those first two. i just continue to be in awe over how much he looks like you (especially when you were little!) you're a brave woman, teaching him to drum already...just wait until he's two, and he does it all the time! scarlett is so cute, and i know ya'll must've had a great time. how adorable to have a sleepover! i'd imagine two of them would be a handful though! i have no idea how those day care workers do it. i miss you guys and can't wait to see you again. take care! love you!
ReplyDeleteoh, i forgot to mention: that is really ironic about his aspiration, though it's also worrisome! i'm glad it's something he'll grow out of. honey consistency milk sounds disgusting to me...mr. yuk! how is he doing on the solids now? TEETH!! no way! it's happening so fast...i wish i could be there =] next thing you know he'll be walking and talking and then going off to college. jeez louise!
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