We are back on track! Thank goodness! This past week went much better...
Likes: Watching other kids play, playgrounds, grass, my phone
Dislikes: Sleeping (but getting better), being confined (crib, stroller, jumper, lap, etc)
Sleeping: We started sleep training again and this time it actually worked! We are following the Ferber method of putting Arthur in his crib awake and then going in every 10 minutes if he's still crying but not picking him up. The past few nights, I've had to go in one or twice before he's completely asleep. We have had a few 5:30am wake-ups, but he has been sleeping through the night once we get him down. I'd call this week a success. So much better with sleeping!
Eating: His new favorite food is sweet potato fries. Of course, I love them also... Other than that, he eats whatever we have and it's not usually an issue. If anything is an issue, I can just make him some more veggies and fruit for extra dinner.
Playing: Lots of fun play lately. He's loving exploring and manipulating new activities and toys. He's even starting to play with other kids. So adorable!
Medical Milestones:
- Understanding simple words and effects -- Check! I've noticed that when I say I'm coming back, he does quiet down.
- Standing unassisted -- Check! He's constantly standing, but hardly ever takes a step.
Schedule:I feel like we're actually getting a schedule back. We've settled into one nap a day (usually in the afternoon), and bedtime is just about set. We have regularly scheduled activities Tuesday through Thursday.
Out and About: We hit up two home inspections which translated into two mini playdates with baby friends. We also visited the library, a new playground (Las Palmas), Rengstorff, and Deer Hollow. Lot of fun with our baby friends.