Woah! Where has the TIME FLOWN!!!

How is it the our Little Nolie is almost SIX MONTHS OLD!!!

So much has happened.

He's rolled over. Like a boss.

He's teething!!! On everything.

He needs our attention all the time now (so a lot less posts unless you're on FB!)

And he's talking nonstop. Still nothing in adult speak, but he is clearly having full on conversations with us in baby coos and gurgles. He wakes us up each morning with baby statements that sound like notes sung on a scale.

He's also loving music class and our daily "dance parties." 

Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings - everyday he makes us smile and laugh. And ps Nolie's laugh is infectious!

On Father's Day and Parenting a 5.5 Month Old

Well, through 5.5 months now with Nolie and on to my first official Father's Day (or, as I like to think of it, on to my 1.5 Father's Day since parenting prep really began when Nolie was in utero).  

So, reflections on this first (and-a-half) Father's Day:

1) I honestly can't remember life without Nolie and wouldn't be able to go back to that time anyway (I'd miss him too much).

2) I never truly understood the joy parenting can bring until now.

3) Seeing the world through the eyes if an infant can make even the most mundane tasks seem fascinating.

4) Getting Nolie to smile is one of my most rewarding joys (though I often find it funnier when he fails to react my my antics, giving me that blank stare that would make the heartiest of stand-up comics shudder).

5) 5.5 months is a great age! Pre-crawling, full alertness makes for fun times.

6) Some great challenges upcoming (solid foods, back-carrying, more immunizations, etc.).

7) Great Father's Day recognizing my model in this (my dad) and having Nolie there makes it extra special.

8) On to he good stuff: more photos!

The Four-Month Mark

Six days away from the four-month mark and we couldn't be happier or prouder if the little guy! His smile, his calm disposition, and inklings of his humor are all shinning bright. 

 While we await the next big milestone (the "rollover"), we are enjoying the beginnings of venturing outside to meet and greet friends and family...oh yes, and some successful attempts at eating out at real restaurants!

Time Flies! 16 Weeks/3.5 Months

Wow! As Nolan gets older and more alert each day, we find ourselves with less time for blogging as we have to keep the little guy entertained!!! He's very curious about the world around him, and even moreso about what mommy is up to (he's staring at me right now in fact!!!) So without further ado, some recent highlights:

St. Patrick's Day

Well, we may not be Irish, but I can't help but feel lucky today. When I look left, I see my wife, look right, good friends, and look down, a smiling Nolie. I think that's about as lucky as it gets.

The World is New & Shiny

Nolan is entering his 11th week, leaving us baffled at how big he's getting!

Our days are becoming more exciting, as his increasing alertness keeps us on our toes! Daily we try to keep him challenged and entertained, introducing him to the world around him. His new favorite game is airplane!!! Good exercise for mom and dad too.

We just love playing with him, having "conversations" and marveling at his baby push ups and increased activity during the day. Being a parent rocks :)

Two Monthaversary!

Wow! That last month just FLEW by!!! Can you believe it?

Now our wee little froggy-legged, Alfalfa haired newborn is TWICE the size of his new friend Sara Babish, born last Friday! He's the big boy in town at 12 lbs, 23 inches, firmly in the 50th percentile (outside of his head, which continues its streak at 80th!)

He's smiling every day! Nolie finds daddy and his array of smiles and accents hilarious, and is quite entertained at mommy's myriad expressions. He mirrors us all the time, right down to his daily attempts at conversation with a chorus of oohs, coos and gurgles.

We are so in love with our little snugly mush ball. Happy 2 Months Nolester!