A Little Plugged Up...

Took Trevor to the doctor's office last Tuesday where we found out that crazy congestion and harsh cough = a sinus infection. His top teeth are starting to really show now. You can even see how there is going to be a big gap in between them. He even popped out another tooth today! That makes 5 teeth for the five month old!!!! What a man child. At Tuesday's appointment he weighed in at 18 lbs. 13 oz. He is getting so heavy. Just a few couple weeks until he is 6 months old.

School's Out For Summer

Summer vacation has finally begun for myself and Trevor. We spent our first official day sleeping in past 8:00 am! It was magical. We got up and had some breakfast before taking a cold slightly damp walk around the neighborhood. The little big guy has also popped out two top teeth! Watch out for your fingers, as he can be quite the little vampire if he gets hold of one. I have teased Brian by saying that I was going to get Trevor a "Team Edward" shirt...

Here are a few pictures of Mr. T enjoying his exersaucer, as well as cousin Jackson's cool race car that he received as a birthday present this past weekend. It looked like he was ready to start driving around the yard. Unfortunately his legs aren't long enough to reach the pedals. Oh well, just a couple more years.

Happy 5 Months!

Trevor was very wiggly this time around. He continues to work on pushing his top teeth through. Man do those take forever!!! He has even taken to biting mom with his sharp bottom teeth when he is very sleepy or frustrated. Not fun. Trevor has found out that he enjoys sitting up, and can stay sitting for an extended period of time. He likes to knock over blocks for fun, and has discovered the joys of interlocking links. Trevor is looking forward to spending more time with mom, if the school year ever ends...Just a few more days.

4 Month Doctor Visit

Trevor had his 4 month check-up on Thursday and passed with flying colors. He tipped the scales at 17 lbs. 2 oz. which the doctor said was still quite good considering that he was cutting teeth, had a cold and started drinking from bottles at daycare. He is also 25 1/4 in. long. He is just a growing boy.

Here are a few recent pictures of Mr. T. The first shows him posing with his super-cousin Jackson, showing off his classy AC/DC Angus tie. The second is with mommy in the kitchen.

Happy 4th Month!

My Lovey is four months old today. It is remarkable how time seems to fly by, especially since I have started back at work. It continues to amaze me how much Trevor grows and changes on a daily basis. He is now able to grab things out of our hands. He has even gone after food I am eating! It seems like his nose is ALWAYS running. (See picture above. You can just start to see his two teeth on the bottom.) And drool is present on his chin and clothes for 95% of the day. He loves the exersaucer, and staring at the windsocks moving about at daycare. He is quite the popular baby thanks to his cousin. We are greeted every morning with joyful shouts of "Baby Trevor is here! Baby Trevor is here!" not only from Jackson, but the other friends in the room as well. It is wonderful seeing Trevor respond to Jackson. He just loves watching his "best friend". We couldn't ask for a better role model for Trevor.

Trevor was quite wiggly for this month's photo shoot in the crib. He kept trying to hunch himself into a sitting position, and was subsequently falling over onto his left side. He was pretty happy through the whole thing. Better than the teething experience of last month.

We go in later this week for his 4-Month check-up and shots. I'll be sure to update the blog with his new weight.

How You Doin'?

Here are a couple pictures from a recent photo shoot. I just have to add that the lady had me lay Trevor down on his side, and the pose above is what he came up with. I almost peed my pants when it we were viewing it. Now I may need to reconsider getting the shirt that reads "Lock Up Your Daughters". Trevor, you little stud muffin...

2 Weeks Down

Well Trevor and I have survived his first two weeks at day care. After coming down with a cold just a mere two days after starting daycare, he spent last Wednesday at home with me, and Thursday with my mom. It was nice to be able to cuddle him when he wasn't feeling so hot. It was a lot to take in all at once: a new daycare without mom, having to use bottles to eat, coming down with a cold and pushing two teeth out. I am fortunate that the day care is only a two minute car ride from work. I am able to pop over and see/feed him on my lunch break. It makes my day go that much faster.

I surprisingly don't have trouble leaving him at daycare. Once my day starts at school I am so busy and overwhelmed. I don't have much time to miss him. It certainly feels like I have to start all over with my students to review routines and procedures, just like at the beginning of the school year. I need to build up our sense of community and teamwork. The end of the year can be so difficult. They know that school is coming to an end, and the excitement builds at an alarming speed. Let's just say that between school and Trevor, I am exhausted. It sure makes me appreciative of the time that I am able to spend with my Lovey.

Here are a few pictures I've been meaning to get up on here. The first is a picture of Trevor and his cousin Jackson in the bath after celebrating mommy's first Mother's Day. He just adores his big cousin! Trevor's new favorite trick is to grab the owl (that has Velcro attaching it to the arch around his bouncer), and the rip it off. He loves to grab and pull on it over, and over, and over, and over again, hollering his battle cry all the while. He has also tried out his new comfy high chair.