Ethan continues to be such a sweet, happy, mostly laid back baby. He is sleeping great and easily naps whenever he is tired. He is taking mostly 3 naps a day (1 hr, 2hr, then 1hr), but sometimes if he gets a 2 hr first nap he will wait until 2pm and take another 2 hr nap then just go to bed a little earlier. He is sleeping 12-13hrs a night and always seems to wake up between 7:40-8am no matter when he goes to bed. He did finally go 12 hrs without nursing overnight a couple of weeks ago, but just that once. He has gone 10 hrs 3-4 times, but most nights it's 7-8hrs, nurse then remainder of the night. During the day he is nursing mostly every 3 hrs generally with one 4 hr stretch. He has started to get easily distracted at this point with feedings and will unlatch to watch and smile at Ryan and is sometimes squirmy. I try to keep Ryan busy with an activity that involves a little less noise at feeding times, but sometimes this is easier said than done.
In December, Ethan found his toes and he constantly likes to hold his feet up in his face now when on his back and often I can find him with feet/toes in his mouth. It is pretty cute. He is rolling well tummy to back though he doesn't often roll right away when playing and doing tummy time, but seems to enjoy staying on his tummy. He has not yet rolled back to tummy but sure rolls on his side and makes it seem like that wont be too far off. Ethan is very verbal and loves to "chat" and the past few weeks has even learned to be rather noisy. He enjoys playing with and grabbing toys now- rattles, soft blocks, links, and his Sophie. One of his favorites definitely seems to be his fish mirror. He loves to look at himself in it and chew on the toys and of course the music and lights. He LOVES the exersaucer that we have now begun putting him in for some playtime. I'm amazed how much he already interacts with all of the toys. I have seen a hint of temper in playtime when he can't seem to get toys to do what he wants them to. With Mom or Dad's help he usually is happy again quickly. I wish I could know exactly what he is thinking sometimes though. Ethan is also starting to do the "old man" face where he pulls in both lips over his gums. I remember thinking how funny it was when Ryan did this face. The way Ethan gums/chews on everything lately makes me believe it's possible that teething is in our near future. (Ryan cut his first two teeth at 6 months.)
Thankfully, Ethan definitely seems to share Mike and Ryan's humor. He is very smiley and loves to laugh. He laughs at some of the most random things, but probably enjoys saving most of his laughs for big brother. Everything Ryan does, Ethan seems to find funny, especially blowing on his tummy, baby talk, when Ryan smiles, bouncing on the bed, and being tickled (he is very ticklish!). These boys are going to have so much fun together in the months/years ahead, I can tell.
Ethan's surgery went well last month. Recovery was really fast and only seemed to cause him discomfort for about 3 days. We are certainly glad to have it all behind us of course. I am looking forward to all the fun days ahead with my two little boys and while I cherish getting to watch them grow, I am really wishing time would slow down a bit so these moments don't pass by too quickly!!
Love, Mom/Emily
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