Chase's First Lovey

One suggestion I found for improving a child's sleep is introducing a lovey, you know something they attach to so they aren't so lonely when you are not around. Before Chase was born I bought an item for this purpose, the cutest little lambie blanket (although it is only 1 ft x 1ft, so not really a blanket). I was hoping he would attach to it because it is small so it would be easy to tote around, it is also very precious and soft. However, Chase had other ideas. He has formed a sweet attachment to his sleeping blanket, one that my Aunt Christy handmade just for him. He does sleep with it every night, which explain why he likes it so much. It is made from the softest yarn and he loves poking his fingers thru the holes and playing with the fringe. Last night I went to move him (he was sleeping in our bed, and I had no room) and found he had a firm grasp on a handful of fringe. It is quite cute to see him loving on this blanket. So we have decided to nurture his blanket as his lovey, maybe it will help- I am willing to try anything.

New Video- one of Ryan and Chase splashing in the tub and the other of Chase coloring (our new favorite activity)

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My Two Front Teeth

Here we go again. My poor little guy has been struggling to get in those huge top front teeth. The bottoms were nothing compared to the tops. His mouth is like a faucet turned on full blast with saliva, and if we don't bib and wipe him he will be totally soaked in a matter or minutes. He has also developed a stuffy nose, we aren't sure whether it is a cold or just the teething. For those of you who don't have kids yet let me give you a scenario that explains why parents fear sickness so much- baby gets stuffy nose, baby can breath thru nose- can eat and can't sleep, baby can't eat- cries, baby can't sleep- cries, mommy can't sleep-cries, mommy can't take baby crying- cries, mommy tries to clear nose with saline and sucker- baby screams bloody murder, daddy watches- has no idea how to help? Do you get the picture? Not to mention how a stuffy nose causes gagging which leads to lots of episodes of throwing up (I did 6 loads of laundry in 3 days). This has been a summary of our life about every 3 hours for the past 4-5 days, with quickly passing moments of normalcy. Thankfully, Ryan had Friday off and was a huge help. He even came home early after a pathetic phone call we made when our attempts at an afternoon nap failed and Chase and I were completely wiped out. Having Daddy home makes everything better! We have a busy week ahead of us including a visit with my friend who just delivered a baby girl, hosting an Infant/Child CPR class for my mommy friends here at the house and we have Gymboree.

Weeble Wobble

You thought I was kidding about the hair.

Here is a recent video of Chase practicing his walking skills. He is more of a daredevil everyday. He will stand holding something and just try and let go to walk on his own. He knows it is a bit beyond his ability because he is either cringing waiting for the fall or giggling hysterically. We are exciting about is first steps, I am sure they are not to far away.

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