Brandon

Despite our crazy weekend we laughed a lot. Some new things or facts about Brandon?

* B. will always cough two times before he sneezes
* He hasn't rolled over all the way yet but only rolls to his left
* His new tickle spot is right below his belly button
* He is very ticklish when he gets changed. The cool wipes make him laugh
* He now laughs when you pucker your lips and shake your head at him
* He is learning bye-bye. He will open his hand a little bit
* He is still totally in love with dad. He is mellow with mom but when he sees dad he kicks and flares his arms and gets really excited.
* He knows the sound of his bottle being shaken up. It will stop any crying immediately
* He loves water- he loves to splash and get his whole face wet
* He stares at the cats. He knows there is more than one and will follow them. They also know him and cuddle with him when he naps on the couch.
* He loves books- he knows how to open them and turn pages. He thinks they are food too!
* He still wants some new toys for Christmas...a new cell phone, moms glasses would work!
* He knows what NO means. He knows not to grab hair. When he does we gently grab his forearm with a squeeze and say NO in a low firm voice and he lets go. Use this if he ever pulls your hair.
* His fav. new veggie is Peas (like his mom- totally not his dad)
* He doesn't like very sweet things. He doesn't like cold things (juice).
* He will drink water if he is really thirsty/hungry- otherwise he want his formula.
* He doesn't like sippy cups. He doesn't get how they work. We are still trying.
* When he is tired he will stop everything and start whining/crying. That is our cue. We roll him on his side with a nuk and pat a few times on his butt. He will fall right asleep. It is almost like that whine/cry is saying, "I'm ready to sleep. Please lay me on my side and give me my nuk."
* He likes sitting in the shopping cart- not his car seat anymore.
* He is most talkative right after he eats. That is when he is happiest too.

I am sure I will think of more...just some neat things we noticed about him this weekend.