I am really starting to understand what life with boys is like, and Devin has been jumping into that role full tilt this week. He continues to sit up and has been smiling so much lately that I cannot believe how fast he is growing. Kyler and Devin are often laughing or giggling in the back of the car, and when we go anywhere, if Devin starts to nod off, Kyler will yell, "Wake up, Devin!" It is great to have help keeping him awake during short trips in the car, but it takes nerves of steel to drive a car and not swerve when your children scream. One of the best "boy" times has been at the dinner table, where Devin has started to bang on his high chair tray and smile when he wants food. Kyler thinks this is great, so Devin and he "make music" together by each pounding the table and then letting the other one make his own noise. I love their little drum classes, but it also sounds a little archaic to have my boys pounding on the tables for food to be served to them.
Devin continues to get his legs stuck in the crib rails, including one night in which I had to actually go into the room twice to free him. Devin was so upset that I actually had to pick him up and rock with him until he calmed down. I hate having to get out of my bed at night, but Devin actually cuddled into my chest and snuggled like he did as a baby. I loved our time together, and I almost wished for another night like this. Speaking of time close together, Devin has started to snap the straps of my tank top when I feed him. He just reaches up, pulls back, and lets them snap right at my chest. At first I thought this new activity was cute, but after doing it for almost 15 minutes, I start to get red marks! He also really wants to grab anything that goes by him, and that means Duncan has started to be "loved" a little more by Devin each time he is too close. Thankfully, Devin hasn't hurt Duncan yet, but he is fascinated by the dog's collar and tags.
We have enjoyed two new foods again this week: watermelon and cottage cheese. I was worried about the textures, but he seemed to enjoy them and even chewed a little bit. Ryan took a day off from work so that we could go out blueberry picking, but Devin was not happy to ride in the ergo and just watch. When we drove home, his brother let him snooze while clutching his little Baby Einstein music toy. Probably my favorite moment of the week was the time when Kyler was jumping on the bed, while Devin "jumped" with my help. I heard lots of giggles and saw so many smiles. Later, Ryan and I tried to recreate it for the video camera, but it just was so special the first time.
Sitting up in his big boy stroller seat
Trying to figure out what a lovey is
This little boy loves to make faces...
...especially with his tongue...
...more funny tongue action...
...now impressions?
This just made me laugh!
Most of the time this is what I see--a toy in his mouth!
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