20 weeks old

Junior hit the big 2-0 this week.  We're still trying to figure out Junior's sleep schedule.  Over the weekend, he magically slept 8 hours straight.  It hasn't been repeated though.  We tried making him tired, but that just made him cranky.  We tried having him take enough naps during the day, but that makes him want to play at 2am.   Now we're thinking he's afraid of the dark, so we're shopping for night lights.

Grandauntie BL went shopping for Junior this weekend and scored some nice deals on some clothes and toys.  Since he can no longer get hand-me-downs from his cousin (they're practically the same size now), she bought some cute outfits.  He really likes the turtle seat she bought for him.  He's not big or strong enough to use it on his own, but he enjoys sitting on it nonetheless.  We think he kinda looks like the turtle too.

He hasn't made too much progress with rolling over.  We thought maybe he was starting to get the hang of it a few weeks ago, but he really hasn't rolled over on his own since.  The doc said she isn't surprised he's not rolling over yet.  Apparently big babies take longer to master that skill.  Makes sense.  Extra fat makes it harder to move.

He's also entered the squealing phase of infancy recently.  Whether it's squealing for joy or yelling to be picked up, the sounds he makes are SUPER LOUD.  He doesn't usually cry anymore (unless he's being put down for naps or bed).  He will instead voice his dissatisfaction by "screaming like a pterodactyl" as auntie puts it.   When he's really excited about something, he'll let out a high pitched squeal loud enough to make the neighborhood dogs bark.  Hopefully it's just a phase and not a permanent form of communication for him.

Last weekend we went to get dimsum with cousin and family.  He was pretty well behaved and even slept in the loud Chinese restaurant.

95th percentile

Daddy is proud.  Junior weighed in at 18 pounds 6 ounces and 26.75 inches tall.  That's 95th percentile for both height and weight.  He's growing like a champ.  Now Daddy's getting a little greedy.  He wants Junior to go for 99th percentile for the 6 month appointment.

Here we are at the doctor's appointment waiting to get the vaccines.  He's got almost as many belly rolls as he does hair strands.

4 months old

Junior turned 4 months old this week.  Some new skills include being able to stand a long time with support, going "ppbbbbbb" with his lips,  and doing the superman on his belly.  He saw his cousin again for the superbowl.  He's catching up in size pretty quickly, but he's still lacking in the dexterity and motor control department.  We can't seem to stop him from scratching himself in the face.  We think it's in large part because his eczema is itchy.  Poor little guy.  Hopefully the doc will have some advice to give during our upcoming appointment.  We'll update his height and weight soon.