How is it possible that I have an 8 month old?? Where has the time gone? We have once again had a VERY busy month. I don't know if having Cooper has made time go by faster or if it's just how busy we have been.
Cooper and I spent 3 weeks, not including weekends, on our own while Curtis worked in Hilton Head. It was the first time we have not all been together since Cooper and I stayed at the beach in September. But other than those 2 days all 3 of us have been together, day and night since July. The past 3 weeks gave me a new respect for all of those single parents out there. I do not know how they do it. If it were not for my mom, dad and of course, Weezie, I don't know how we would have made it without going crazy! We are both so happy to have Curtis home and hope that it's a VERY long time before he has to stay out again.
Our little man has accomplished SO much this month! Here is just a little bit of what's new!
- He started getting from his belly to a sitting position all by himself. It's pretty entertaining to watch and so exciting that he's learning new things!
- Cooper drank apple juice from a sippy cup. It's pretty funny, he'd much rather chew on the spout than drink but once he gets going he can't seem to get enough!
- He received a swing from my parents for Valentine's Day and boy does he love it! He just squeals, laughs and kicks his legs the whole time!
- We went to the park with our friends Jenny and Price for the first time. The boys were so cute, swinging next to each other, smiling and laughing the entire time. Jenny and I sat them on the slide together and took a few pictures. I hope that we will have many more days like that in the future.
- The weather has been absolutely beautiful here, even a few days with highs in the 80s and we have enjoyed being outside a lot!
- Cooper is "talking" a lot more and expressing himself quite well. He will definitely let you know when he's not happy about something you've done or not done whatever the case may be!
- We've started to have a little bit of separation anxiety. If he can't see us or hear us he kind of has a melt down.
- He's reaching for us when he wants to be picked up. It's the cutest thing EVER!
- Cooper has learned how to "blow bubbles", of spit that is. It's really funny and he makes the funniest noises when he does it.
- The weekend after Valentine's Day, Curtis and I went to Asheville for the night. Cooper spent his first night away from home with my parents. I think I did pretty well, only called a few times. As nice as it is to get away just the 2 of us, neither of us could wait to get home to our sweet boy!
- On Friday, February 18 Cooper got his first tooth! That morning when I dropped him off at Weezie's it wasn't there. By the time I picked him up from my mom's after my hair appointment that afternoon there was a little rice grain on his left lower gum. A couple of days later the second tooth popped through. He doesn't like to show them off quite yet, but if you get him to give you a big grin you can catch a glimpse!
- Cooper got his first ear infection yesterday. I guess it was too much to ask to make it a full month without a visit to one doctor or another. He's on antibiotics, tylenol and motrin and is much better today than yesterday. I just hope this clears up quickly and doesn't become a frequent occurrence!
- And finally, the milestone that Curtis and I are the most excited about, but also a little nervous too...Cooper is crawling! Maybe only 3 little steps at a time then he pushes back to a sitting position, but it is enough that he can get to what he wants, when he wants it. Guess it's time to really baby proof this place!
- He's still sleeping and eating like a champ. Yesterday at the doctor he weight 21 pounds 10 ounces! Here's to hoping that slows down soon or I'm going to have to figure out a new way to tote him around!
Our little man has been busy and is keeping us on our toes! Can't wait to see what the next month brings!
