Another milestone....

Abram was rolling (attempting to continue to crawl) and all of the sudden he got up on a knee and then got himself into a seated position. So, Abram went from being on his tummy/back/side to seated all alone. What will this little guy do next?!!

Lots happening...

Seems as though the 8-month mark for Abram has him doing so much. Today Abram went from sitting to a crawling position for the first time and then took what I am calling his first crawling "steps"....it is kind of this push-up, jump-off move, but it is getting Abram where he wants to be. All of this and he has an ear infection....such a trooper.

Yet another ear infection....

The weekend started with Abram having some sniffles...not a big deal and for sure common this time of year. Well, soon enough the sniffles turned into a runny nose, watery eyes, and a bad cough and now ear infection #6. Was able to go to a doctor today, thank goodness for Sunday walk-in clinics. Back on antibiotics and will be heading back for a follow-up appointment at the ENT. Am just ready for cold and flu season to end! Where is the 75+ degree weather already?!

On a positive note, Abram continues with his "da-das, ooos and ahhs, etc." Crawling is so close to happening I think it is frightening Abram, as well as Mommy and Daddy. Ira and I have started the baby proofing process as well....outlets are covered, corners are cushioned, and soon the gates will be up. Our little boy is growing so fast!

8 month update addition

While the morning diaper ritual was underway a few minutes before 7, Abram decided that today was to be the day. After a little giggle, a little squirming on the changing table, there was a brief moment of silence and then......wait for it....

"da da"!!!!

We are going to start him working on 'ma ma' so Mel doesn't get too jealous as daddy's little pal rolls (why won't he just crawl already) around the house shouting out his first word. Hopefully video of this and other stuff to arrive here shortly.

8-month update

It has been a busy month in the Blecker house. Abram continues to grow, develop, and play...all the things a now 8-month old baby is suppose to do.

Items to note...Abram started eating 3-meals a day a few weeks back and is down to only 4 bottles a day (very nice for Mommy and Daddy), will feed himself bananas and other soft foods, likes to roll-around, is getting up on hands and knees - not quite crawling though, will do a little wave - not always with his hand up, Ira is convinced that Abram says that word "hi" - I still think it is just babble (lots of talk/babble happening though), weight is just under 20 lbs., recovered from 5th ear infection, loves to go to the park and swing, enjoys reading time, is starting to pull himself up, just today Abram got on his hands and feet (picture a little man making a V or for those of you who know yoga - downward dog position).

Abram and Mommy went for a road trip to Oak Ridge, TN earlier in January to see Great-grandma Eileen, Grandma Kathy, and Uncle Jim. Mommy planned the drive around Abram's nap times and the trip went well. Abram even slept somewhat well through the night.

For Valentine's Day, we took Abram to the FL/GA basketball game in Athens. Abram was such a trooper...too bad the Gators lost.

We are looking forward to watching Abram over the next few weeks....just seems as though so much is happening with his development. He looks at Mommy and Daddy sometimes and it just seems like he is thinking about something and wondering what he should do next. Plus, Abram is going to have another cousin in a few weeks!