Bottles and Smiles

Over the last couple of weeks, lots of changes have occurred! Ethan is getting much stronger and is able to straighten out his legs and hold his little body up (with some help of course) on our laps. He can hold his head up for about 30 seconds at a time, which makes looking around a whole lot more fun! He is really starting to take in the world around him and, if we are lucky, we get a big smile and some chatter when he spots us! Ethan also loves to give some of his biggest smiles and longest conversations to the ceiling fan, doorways, lights, and ceilings. We try to catch them on camera but haven't quite mastered it yet. Here is our best attempt below.
In preparation for me going back to work in a few weeks, we have started working with Ethan on taking the breastmilk in bottles and sleeping in his crib (in his own room) instead of the cradle at our bedside. He has taken to the bottles like a champ and chows them down. The crib is also going quite well for nap time. Ethan is going to sleep in his crib overnight tonight for the first time. I'm sure he will do just fine - I'll probably be the one who needs some comforting :)Don't mind that he keeps his eyes open while sleeping!Last weekend, we took a trip down to Rockford to see Ethan's great grandpa. He loved his bright red shirt and his funny noises. Great grandpa was the lucky recipient of lots of smiles and even some great stories by Ethan.


The video is of Ethan and his cousin Kileigh from yesterday. Kileigh loves loves loves Ethan and wants to make him happy. She wanted to hold him so, with some help, she got her wish! Ethan, however wasn't loving it. In case you can't understand Ki, she is saying blankey when she says "dicky." Also, notice the shushing she picked up on from watching us when Ethan cries. Just thought the video was a really sweet one.

P.S. Due to the weather, we had to reschedule our Madison kidney ultrasound. The new appointment will be on next Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday we have the ultrasound and on Wednesday we have the consultation with the doctor.