Crabbiest Day...Ever

My child has been the crabbiest little turd ever today. Lots of crying and whining. This was one quiet moment as I had applied some of the baby orajel to his gums. No ibuprofen worked, no acetaminophen worked, and he napped a little less than one hour total today. Considering I was up all night listening to Garrett's dad snoring, today has been a lackluster return from the holiday fun.

PS: Super congrats to Aunt Chelle...the new mommy-to-be!

The Dancing Cals!

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Discovery of the tongue!

Young Garrett has discovered that he has a tongue and he likes to stick it out constantly! I think he likes to nibble on his tongue with his new teeth. It's so cute as he curls his little tongue and sticks it out like a little lizard. I stick my tongue out at him, but I don't think he gets it. He just tries to grab it. So, now, I just try to grab his tongue when it's hanging out.

And We're on Tooth Number 2!

Wow! It's like the lightning round for tooth sprouting in our house! Garrett cut his second tooth the day after he he cut his first! He's been a real joy lately. : ) I have no pictures to post with this update as he is really cranky and not taking pictures well.

I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season! I'll be posting new pictures soon of Garrett and our Christmas tree!

First Tooth! and Six month stats

Garrett had his six month check up today and he is doing great! He is in the 50th percentile for height, weight, and noggin roundness. Here are his stats:

Height: 26.25 inches
Weight: 18 lbs even

He was so wiggly and squirmy in my arms through the visit that his doctor was laughing at the impending future of this child needing to run around once he becomes mobile. While I am excited at the prospect of Garrett growing, I cower in anticipation of the chasing that will ensue.

More good news: Garrett has his first tooth! I found it last night and I could just barely feel the little ridges on the sharp edge. Today, I can feel it a little easier. I'll be sure to post a picture when it's visible.

Also, Garrett got his shots again today and he was such a trooper! He cried for about three seconds, then stopped altogether and even smiled at the nurse. She was amazed that he recovered so quickly. I was proud of him and his ability to rally so effectively.

On the less-than-good-news front: Garrett's goopy eye is a combination of blocked tear duct (common) that is infected. Poor guy. So he has to be on a course of antibiotics now to clear the infection. Also, doc said that his tear duct is blocked and most likely won't unblock itself. She said to wait until 8 months, then go see the eye specialist who can tell us if his eye will need a very easy, minor surgery to unplug it.

Surgery. Harumpf!

Thanksgiving with family and friends...

Garrett was such a sweet boy through all of our Thanksgiving parties. We started out at Cal's aunt's house where we had a great time getting to know all the new relatives. He was so happy and content all day, it was hard to believe there was a baby in the house!

This is our first real picture as a family! I love this one because everyone is looking at the camera!

This is Garrett having a "digestive experience". It was even funnier in real life.

Having dinner with Grandma!

Getting to know Aunt Miriam! Garrett liked to pull her curly hair. We met up with my friend Miriam on Friday after Thanksgiving. She had the opportunity to meet the little guy she saw me poking in my belly during our last semester of classes together. She was sure to let Garrett know that she was on his side the whole time. : )

"Great to have seen you, Miriam! I hope you had a safe drive back to Texas!"

Some more pictures from around home...

Getting ready to go to Menomonie for Thanksgiving weekend!

I loves me blueberries!!

Veggies, eyes, cribs...

Good advice

So, Garrett has a goopy eye problem and whenever we get back from a car trip where he has fallen asleep, his left eye is always gooped shut. Here is what that typically looks like. I think it's pretty cute in this instance. I'm such a mean mom.

Garrett has enjoyed playing in his crib recently. It's new and exciting now that he can play sitting up. Below you'll see a video of him, too.