Right now he is doing a lot of changing and developing. His therapist is basically calling his torticollis gone (just waiting on the pediatrician's confirmation next week). Both of his therapist are really impressed with his progress, and we are working on strength building exercises, coordination, and basic cognitive skills. I am really impressed with what they teach me, and how fast I see it work in him!!
So besides being ridiculously cute (all the dang time), here is what Tate is up to...1. Still rockin' the 3-6 month clothes. He has pretty much moved up one size late (went into 3-6 month ones at 6 months). I tried some 6-9 month stuff on him and he is not quite ready. His waist is just skinny...but he is gonna be a tall dude, that is for sure!! We are waiting for his official stats at his check up, with shots :(, on Thursday.
2. He started really babbling on Mother's Day, which I thought was sweet...but started with the wrong syllable, "da". It is now ALL we hear! He tells all his friends (toys) about his dada or adad. I know he doesn't know what he is saying yet, but he loves to say it!
3. Naps like a rock star. I can lay him down being totally awake and he doesn't ever make a peep or even pick his head up to get mad. He naps on his tummy and takes 2 good ones every day (1.5 - 2 hours) and occasionally another smaller nap. He still sleeps about 12 hours at night. Mommy can't complain!
4. Eating is not his strong point, but he is much improved. Still taking three 6 ounce bottles and one 7 ounce bottle and having solids twice a day. Maybe we will up it soon, but for now it is working. He is also enjoying snacks is just getting the hang of being able to put them in his mouth. He loves yogurt melts....and says "nummm" with every bite!
5. Loves to sit and play with as many different toys as he can. But we all know that play really means look at and eat. He also enjoys hitting toys, with his hands or together.
6. Scoots around in circles on his tummy, and fast! This week he has started doing the push up position and tucking his knees up in the crawl position...but from there he just gets mad and grunts. Grunting is another favorite these days.
7. He has had a cough off and on pretty much all his life. Now he does this dramatic, totally fake cough...complete with half closed eyes. It is hilarious! He is already learning to work us!
8. Has been swimming twice and is a big fan!
9. Loves to scratch things. He always has to an extent, but now sometimes he can't focus because of it. We go to visit daddy in his study cave and sometimes Tate totally ignores Zach in order to scratch the desk chair...apparently it makes the best noises. He also will silently scratch his car seat while he and I are out...I call him a bug for that!
10. Does this strange spit thing. He spits out some slobber (actually a large amount) and then will suck it back in. Sometimes he gets lazy and just lets it drip everywhere. Any other babies do this? Seriously so strange...and gross!
That is mostly what I can think of right now. We just love the little guy and I love watching him grow and learn. It is so funny how when you are a mom, the smallest thing can get you so excited! I am excited for all the things to come and all the cuteness!!!
Oh...and I have a vision in my mind to take some good pictures of the little dude. It should happen soon. The scenery around here rocks. So wait for it!
