Cole rolled over... and again... and again...

We didn't know if he was physically able to make a roll-over with the size of his stomach :p but today he managed to and then kept going to repeat it three or four times! Earlier I had him down to do some tummy time and he was really trying to roll but couldn't seem to get enough momentum. He started getting really frustrated so we stopped. When Jeff came upstairs 5 or 10 minutes later I decided to put him down for a couple more minutes and we were both watching as he successfully completed his first rollover from stomach to back. What a strong little man!
Last night we tried to bump up Cole's bedtime. For the past while he's been having his last feeding at 9:00pm and then going to bed following this. From what I've gathered from reading material you don't want to go more than 10 hours when breastfeeding so we put together his night sleep schedule based on this. However, in a lot of the SAME reading material it will say that a baby his age should get 11 hours of night-time sleep... go figure! Well, since I usually pump for the last feeding and Jeff gives him a bottle we figure we can do both. Plus this way it'll give us a bit of time to ourselves each night!... so exciting! He did well last night, took his bottle at 8pm and still made it through till 7am this morning. Hasn't been napping the best today though but we're not sure if it's the extra hour he had at night or that he's rolled over today(apparently any new milestones they reach can also throw sleep off a bit).
Today we're trying to catch up on things around here, as is usually the case... lots of laundry and cleaning. I'm trying to get zucchini loafs made as well. Always lots to do with a little one around now!

some smiles to share...

This morning David and I worked together and managed to capture some of Cole's smiles for the camera! If you look closely you can see his two little bottom teeth in the one above.

Happy Anniversary!

Today, Jeff and me celebrated three years of marriage! We were so fortunate that my brother David was able to be here to babysit so that we could get out for dinner. In the picture above we are enjoying some anniversary cupcakes Ellen made for us... there was one for each of us, even Cole, all with our initial on it! (we let our babysitter enjoy Cole's for him!)

below: heading out with Uncle David for an evening walk... Jeff got to sit this one out!

Belly Laughs!

Jeff caught the end of Cole's giggles tonight as I was giving him an airplane ride". It's so cute to hear his little laugh and impossible not to laugh along with him! Unfortunately not too much of his face is on here because he still too entranced by the camera if he sees it and stops smiling or laughing.

Ellen and Hailey Visit!

Yesterday, my good friend Ellen and her daughter Hailey came down for a visit. We made it out to the outlet mall near here and both found some really good deals. Both Hailey and Cole did really well for the shopping trip although I'm sure they didn't enjoy it quite as much.

Our walks!

Just a picture from one of our walks this past weekend. Cole loves to get outside as much as we do when it's not too hot. And as for the dog... well, he's only not smiling because he's not moving yet!

The Boys!

Our Sunday Travels

Yesterday morning we loaded up the G6 and headed off to a family reunion. The weather was warm but there was a nice breeze in the shade of the trees. The food was delicious and it was great to see everyone again. With Cole just starting to get over his colic we had to do a "no holding policy"... he's completely fine with one or two people and being held, but with a big group, new surroundings and lots of noise we didn't want to risk a drive back to Windsor with non-stop crying.

Cole did so well travelling and napping at the park that we were able to pop by and introduce him to his Great Aunt Anne and Uncle Gerry. We had a nice visit and got Cole's afternoon feeding done there before heading back to Windsor. Cole was a little fussy travelling home and we had to stop for a break. Overall though, can't complain, he was a little trooper!

Grandma Visits!

We can finally see Cole's neck! Much easier to clean now that he's grown a little taller and lost some of his previously huge neck rolls:)

We all enjoyed the change of pace this week with my Mom being here from Tuesday till Friday. Her and I got out to see the movie "Julie and Julia" (good movie) and we also got out one afternoon with Cole and made it to a nearby winery, Colio Estates, where we did a bit of sampling and stocked up a bit!

Cole has been doing well. He sleeps through the night consistently in his crib. Naptimes are more of a struggle to get him to stay down 1 1/2-2 hrs in the morning and afternoon but he seems like he's starting to adjust to the schedule and slowly lengthening his time napping. His bottom front teeth are both well out now and it doesn't look like anymore are on their way out just yet... maybe a little break?!! Weight wise he seems to be levelling off around 17-18lbs, he's been sitting right around there since he started teething almost a month ago. Cole's biggest news is that he has been gripe water free for 1 week now! Jeff and I both thought that he seemed like he's been doing ALOT better at taking everything in so we stopped the ColicEase and although we were a little anxious each afternoon/evening there hasn't been any crying spells, just normal fussiness here and there. Whew!... such a relief!

Today, we are taking it easy... catching up on laundry, doing a bit of cleaning, getting a bit of sun and relaxing!

J.I.T.

Just in time or as Jeff says J.I.T.... Cole spent his first night in his crib last night. Most baby books seem to reccommend that you have your baby fully transitioned to sleeping in their crib by three months... that's today for Cole! We were suprised and happy he lasted right through the night as the previous few nights he's been waking up for unknown reasons.
Last night we all really enjoyed going for an evening walk. We were looking forward to another walk tonight but the weather hasn't co-operated. With the humidity outside it feels like 44 degrees. So instead to calm Cole, who was getting fussy, we've been taking turns pushing the stroller around our unfinished basement (I'm on my break)! Well, it's almost 9:00 and Jeff just said Cole has woken from his little catnap so it's time for one last feeding before bedtime.

Rainy Day

It was a rainy Saturday in Windsor. The rain made the air outside a little cooler and less humid for awhile though and we enjoyed having the windows open for some fresh air. Cole and Austin (the cat) spent 1/2 hour or so looking out the patio door and enjoying the breeze.
Today Jeff had to work. Cole and I spent the day getting adjusted to a new routine. He hasn't been napping or eating well and has even started waking up some in the night so we decided to move things along to a flexible 3-4 hour routine. Feedings at 7, 11, 3, 6 and 9. Today went well! Hopefully things continue that way into this week. I love that with the new schedule we should be able to get out for a walk most evenings now. As anyone that lives in Windsor knows it's pretty much always to humid to be outside during the day with a newborn here, ecspecially one that is as hot as Cole always seems to be!

A LONGGG Weekend!

Thank goodness for the long weekend! Cole got his shots on Friday and has still not been back to his normal self since then. He's still sleeping through the night but he's having a really hard time settling in for his naps and staying asleep, also he's not eating as much as usual. We were both pretty worried and not sure what the problem was. After looking online though it looks like it's normal for fussiness to last for up to a week following shots. What did people do before they had the internet to check up on things like this?

Cole's Uncle Daniel made it down on the weekend to meet him for the first time. It was good to get in a little visit although Jeff and I were both pretty preoccupied with Cole. It's so much more difficult to carry on a conversation when you have a baby, never mind a fussy one at that!

Pictures from this week: Cole in his highchair--Jeff thought we should get it out and although I didn't want it taking up the extra space just yet I have to admit it keeps him calm to sit in it while we're at the table and his clip on mobile can attach to it as well to keep him amused (when he's not with his bear that is!) We also got out his Leapfrog toy and he's really enjoying playing with it. The bouncy seat works well to elevate him enough to reach it. Down below, Cole sitting with Uncle Daniel.