this baby keeps on changin

We have several developments in Baby Jude's life to report.

First off, Jude is now using his Bumbo seat. If you've not been around expectant parents in the past few years you may not have heard of this. Basically its a foam plastic seat that allows young infants to sit up. Or in Jude's case to 'lounge'. They are a huge hit with new parents.

George & Jude in his Bumbo

It was so cute to see how tiny Jude looks when sitting at floor level and not in some large 'baby holder' device. He also showed us another development. He now follows us with his gaze around the room. Or in this case... he leaned around the corner in his bumbo and watched me in the hallway. It is adorable to see him pay attention to things that are farther away.

checkin out the world from his Bumbo

The next development comes with a big "Baby Book to the rescue" thank you. On Tuesday Jude woke up at 530 a.m. and began making noise. He wasn't crying, just babbling loudly. He was the same noisy early baby yesterday and today as well.
I was concerned and worried...how can i get up that early everyday??? But then a book came to my rescue.
Books by Dr. Ezzo are pretty controversial, and I can see why after reading 'Babywise', but I will give him a big thanks for helping us understand what's going on.
"It's not unusual for two- or three-month-old...babies to awaken at around 5:00 or 5:30 A.M. and talk to themselves for up to an hour. Afterward, they usually go back to sleep for another hour or so. This quirky phase can go on for a week or a month and sometimes longer. If you start to respond each time you hear a noise from the cradle, then 5:00 A.M. will become your baby's waketime--and yours too."

Thanks Dr. Ezzo for pointing out that I should NOT go in there unless Jude is upset. Greg and I listened to him this morning for a bit, but Jude went back to sleep on his own. He got up at 7:30. That's a much better wakeup time for mommy.

Jude babbling (ok just not at 530 am)

Finally we have another change at home. Jude has outgrown his fabulous rolling bassinet that came with his Combi pack n' play system. It was hard to pack that thing up today. I'm with him everyday all day almost, and yet I feel like I'll soon forget so many cute moments and cute sounds as he grows.

Jude in rolling bassinett at 6 weeks

summer memories

We've had floods and rain here. Its nice to escape back to summertime with photo memories.
Jude got a lifeguard outfit from Grandma Carole. He posed with one of the friendly lifeguards at State Farm Park in his matching outfit.


And its nice to see me looking so happy and even somewhat tanned not that many weeks ago. Right now I would just really, really like to see the sun outside here.

baby in awe

Jude gets the sweetest expressions when he looks at something his baby brain finds amazing. He expresses particular shock and awe for ceiling fans. This morning he noticed one while lying on mommy's bed at Grandpa Kline's house.

Jude finds the fan

Sometimes he still appears in awe of that crazy mobile we've written about in previous posts. If only we could understand what cute things he is thinking while he gazes.

Jude's mobile is 'still the one'

more 'awe' at Grandpa Klines

darn the childproof caps

I've been reading baby books lately that say to supplement babies who are breastfed with extra Vitamin D. I called the doctor's helpline ( a helpful service where you can call in with any questions you have between 7 and 8 in the morning, and a real doctor answers) and they said sure enough, Jude should be taking his vitamins.


I went out and bought the stuff, called Tri-Vi-Sol. This morning I happily opened it to offer some to Jude while he was alert. But I can't get it open! The childproof cap has defeated me.

the adult proof "childproof" cap

This is not the first loss I have taken from childproof caps. After his shots, Jude was fussy and the 'infant' Tylenol also comes with a frustrating cap that takes extra time for mom who is already handling a screaming child.

Here's my thing: Why are these caps 'childproof' when other caps are not...like the little ones you try and keep on baby's head?

the un-childproof cap

Jude cannot even roll over, much less roll, crawl, and grab his baby vitamin bottle. And he will only take these until he begins solid food. Why not make it easier on parents and fix this situation? And can someone design a hat that stays on without cheesy, ugly straps?

These are the ponderings of a tired mommy

Jude fussing for a slightly 'cap' related issue