The Second Week of 2011

Besides our normal weekly activities, Nathan had a nephrologist (kidney doctor) appointment this week.   Because one of his kidney numbers had gone up, we had to see Dr. Arnold.  We are going to continue watching the bloodwork and possibly decrease one of his meds.  

Nathan never really showed any RSV signs last week, and Jacen never got it.  Praise God!!!

Nathan's OT was showing me how to do a neck stretch as well as showing me how to stand him against the couch.

Nathan is holding his soft lamb.

So Jacen decided he needed to sit in Nathan's chair, too :)

While Nathan was on tummy time, Jacen decided he wanted his blanket to do tummy time, too!!!  He didn't stay there very long :)

We have started putting Nathan in the high chair while we eat supper, so he can be at the table with us.  He seems to like sitting up straight.  Jacen seems to enjoy Nathan sitting next to him.

I put a toy of Jacen's in front of Nathan one day this week.  I was trying to see if he would focus on the lights that were going along with the music.  He seemed to focus on them!!!!

Nathan got Playdoh from Caleb at his birthday party, so I thought I would see what he would do with it.  He gripped the piece in his left hand for a while :)

Jacen decided the block wagon was more fun without the blocks :)

First Week of 2011

We always keep busy during the week with appointments, therapy, visitors, and our daily routine.  We had a pretty good week until Thursday when Nathan's "normal" congestion seemed to be bothering him more.  He would scream after coughing.  He was worn out from coughing, so he wanted to sleep a lot.  So we ended up in the ER Thursday evening where they determined he has RSV.  Wow!!!  I never would have guessed because he didn't have any of the "normal" signs but that is Nathan.  It is contagious, so we are not going many places for like a week.  

I tried this week to remember to take pictures of Nathan while doing his stretches/therapy.  

The first two are Nathan attempting to sit up.

Nathan holding his head up during tummy time.

We use the bear to identify the parts of the face as well as push the buttons and listen.  The bear said give me a hug, so I was trying to show Nathan how to hug the bear. 

Science Spectrum

Jacen and I met Kim, Katelyn, Elizabeth, Briley, and Avery to play!!!  I somehow didn't get a picture of Katelyn, but everyone had fun!!!!

He actually figured out how to jump!!!!

Briley and Avery love the Tinker Toys!!!

The strip the Davis boys are standing on makes the sounds, but Jacen was more interested in watching the lights :)

The circle part of the table is spinning, so when you put something on it it slings the item off.  The boys loved it!!!!

Jacen after Science Spectrum, after lunch, after not going to sleep during nap.  He finally crashed on our bed watching cartoons while I fed Nathan at 3pm. 

Jacen with his new See 'n Say

Laura came over Friday evening to make plates with the boys footprints.  She is working on the design while Jacen plays with her phone :)

Patches watching over his "Baby"

Nathan looking at Patches :)

Last Week of 2010

I thought I would start with an update of milestones for the boys!!!

JACEN
1.Can open doors
2.Now says Mommy, Daddy, and Puppy or Doggy instead of Mama, Dada, PupPup. I think he is also saying Bubby instead of Bubba - I guess all the names have to change to have a Y :)
3.Says belly boo for belly button
4.Blows kisses and says bye bye
5.Sings B-I for B-I-B-L-E (the song)
6.Says night night (ni ni), snack snack (sna sna), please (ple), dinosaur (di), vroom vroom
7.Says/mimicks lots of words
8.Can identify the parts of the face
9.Can points to items in a book that we ask him to point to
10.Likes to "play" with Patches (the dog)
11.Can knock on a door (Thanks Charlie)
12.Can say and show up/down
13.Loves to eat with a fork and does not like to have dirty fingers.
14.Loves to give sugars (kisses)
15.Signs "more"
16.Loves to scribble on paper with a pen
17.Loves to turn the pages when reading books
18.Has become attached to his "lovey"
19.Loves to pretend to talk on real or play phones
20.Likes to dance to music
21.Loves to brush his teeth
22.Understands and follow "commands" like go to the bathroom, so we can brush your teeth

NATHAN
1.Loves tummy time
2.Tolerates stretches
3.Loves to be read to
4.Loves music
5.Enjoys sitting upright (with help)
6.Sometimes smiles
7.Sometimes makes noises

Nathan has 3 teeth.
Jacen has 12 teeth.

Kyle's grandmother (Mamaw) got to meet Nathan for the first time this week!!!!
She loved holding him!!!

Four Generations
Mamaw - Wanda, Grandpa - Maynard, Daddy - Kyle, and Nathan and Jacen

Kyle, Jacen, Mamaw, and Nathan

Grandpa, Mamaw, and Nathan

MeMe, Grandpa, and Nathan

There was lots of playing!!!!!

MeMe and Jacen putting coins in a piggy bank that they gave the boys.

Grandpa and Jacen with Grandpa's phone. Who needs toys? :)

MeMe and Jacen at the train table

Mamaw watching them play :)

Jacen and Mamaw putting coins in the piggy bank.

Daddy, Grandpa, and Jacen spent the afternoon at Science Spectrum. They had a great afternoon!!

The next day, Mommy, Daddy, and Jacen spent the morning at Science Spectrum.

Jacen in the tub playing with his toy from Hailey!!!!

MORE CHRISTMAS!!!!

Grandpa, MeMe, and Mamaw (Kyle's Grandmother) came this week to celebrate Christmas!!!

We had a great time visiting, eating, and opening presents. Nathan got to meet Mamaw for the first time, but that will be in the next post :)

Thank you to Grandpa and MeMe, Aunt Laci and Uncle EJ, and Uncle Trey for the presents for the boys!!!!!

JACEN

NATHAN