Catch up

So its been a few weeks since I posted on here. Steven changes every day and seems to really be growing up before our eyes. After his Valentine's rolling over surprise he didn't roll over again for awhile. Actually it was last Wednesday, February 29th (leap day) that he rolled over 3 times in a row again. He must like special holidays to do things. The day after, March 1st, he wouldn't stop rolling over. Almost anytime he was on his tummy he rolled over. I put him on his tummy in the boppy and he tried to roll over while in that, but couldn't. He got upset a little then just gave up. Its funny and kinda neat to see him try to do something and get frustrated. Who knew babies had these kind of thinking processes this young.

He has also started spinning in his sleep. We will wake up in the morning and he will be perpendicular in his crib from where we put him. He has even gotten more talented and can manage to do this while staying at the end of the crib. This morning he had turned to face the other end completely and was on his side. I think I'm going to attempt to put him to bed tonight without his swaddle.

On February 26th, we went to VA beach to see Mike's parents. We had a great time. We went out to lunch at Bubba's and Steven did great. Then we went to a couple of stores and he still did very well. Much better than the time we tried to go out the day after the family Christmas party. We are starting to get a hang of this baby thing I think.

Steven has also started showing interest in what we are eating. Mike and I joke that now not only are Hurley and Colt starring at us while we eat, we have Steven looking at us. We started talking about possibly trying out some solid food. I had taken my pinkie finger and put a little yogurt or applesauce on it and put it on his tongue and he licked it up and seemed to really enjoy it. One Wednesday March 7th, while Mike was keeping him while I was at dance, Steven had a major melt down. Mike tried everything and finally concluded he was hungry. This was only 1 1/2 hours after he had eaten. He fed him and he seemed satisfied. We decided, with my mom's encouraging that we would try some rice cereal in the morning. So on March 8th, after his mid-morning feeding I set him up on the table in his bumbo and tried out some rice cereal mixed with breast milk. He loved it!! He got most of it on his face, but took the spoon great. Guess we have crossed over to the next stage and there is no turning back. Every day is a new adventure and we are still trying to figure this little dude out, but it is such a joy having him in our lives. I have been rocking him before his naps during the day and I never knew that rocking your baby and having quiet time like that could be so rewarding. Me, who usually goes 100 miles an hour, enjoys quiet time just being in the moment with my baby. I am so thankful that I am able to enjoy this time and stay home with my little boy. We are truly blessed.