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Monday, July 28, 2008
Big Boy Bath
On July 23rd, we decided it was time for Xander to get out of the little baby tub and sit up like a big boy. We weren't sure how it would go and I don't think Xander knew what to think at first, but after a while he got into it and had a great time.
It's amazing how fast he's growing up!
Birthdays and More
On Friday, July 25th Haley, Xander and I loaded up the Envoy and headed north to Grandpa and Grandma Oey's house.
Brenna was back for a week from Washington and Theresa and Dean came up to see her, so we couldn't resist making the trip. Too bad Tracy had to work till 5 that night and couldn't come with.
Haley had a full morning because we didn't have daycare, so she watched him for three hours before I got home. We fed Xander and got in the car, hoping he would take a nap at least part of the way.
We stopped at Tracy's office to say goodbye, then we hit the open road.
To my surprise both Haley and Xander were soon asleep. I figured it wouldn't last too long and that we would be stopping in Watertown, but neither woke up till about 5 miles to Grandpa and Grandma Oey's house!
When we got there we hung out with Grandpa and Grandma for a while, then Haley and I headed to the lake with Dean and Grandpa since Theresa and Brenna were already there playing on the jetski. Grandma wanted some alone time with Xander, so she was happy.
Haley had a great time on the Jetski, watching while Theresa, Dean and Brenna took turns skiing. I took some pictures of that which are linked on the page.
When we got back it was time for the birthday meal.
Theresa had her birthday on the 26th (happy birthday) and Brenna's is on the 30th (happy early birthday) and since Haley's is on August 6th, we had walking tacos in their honor. We also had a Dairy Queen ice cream cake to celebrate.
Great Grandpa and Grandma Remund came up to celebrate too, which was nice, and everyone had a great time with Xander. It was the first time Dean got to see Xander, so that was cool too. Now it's just Uncle Isreal that hasn't had a chance to see him.
After supper Theresa and Brenna headed back to the lake, so Grandpa and Grandma gave Haley her birthday present a bit early. Haley didn't realize Xander was wearing her birthday present right away, but was very happy with her new Marshall Tiger jacket which will come in handy this fall.
Xander slept well, though he did get up nice and early like usual.
We hung out on Saturday morning before eating some sweet potatoes and heading out once again.
I didn't think I would be lucky enough to have him sleep again, so imagine my shock when he slept the entire way home again! Haley also got a nice nap in.
All of us were happy to see Tracy when we got home after a nice trip.
A New Frontier
Every year Tracy, Haley and Tracy's mom travel to Foley to see Trudy, Sarah, Abby and Isabelle for a few days.
Before this was not a big deal, but since it was girls only, that meant that it was going to be me and Xander.
Alone.
For two whole nights.
Not going to lie, I was a little worried about being home alone with him for so long. Tracy said I shouldn't worry cause it would only be two nights, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd cause they would be home on the 23rd.
I picked up Xander at daycare on Monday and we made it through the night. We did bath and cereal and he went to bed. Xander slept well, waking up once, but at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, he was ready to go.
Needless to say I was a bit tired, but we survived and repeated the fun on Tuesday night.
That night he went to sleep well again, but was up bright and early the next morning at 4:30 this time.
I was never so happy to see Tracy and Haley when they got home that day.
Before this was not a big deal, but since it was girls only, that meant that it was going to be me and Xander.
Alone.
For two whole nights.
Not going to lie, I was a little worried about being home alone with him for so long. Tracy said I shouldn't worry cause it would only be two nights, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd cause they would be home on the 23rd.
I picked up Xander at daycare on Monday and we made it through the night. We did bath and cereal and he went to bed. Xander slept well, waking up once, but at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, he was ready to go.
Needless to say I was a bit tired, but we survived and repeated the fun on Tuesday night.
That night he went to sleep well again, but was up bright and early the next morning at 4:30 this time.
I was never so happy to see Tracy and Haley when they got home that day.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Xander's New Ride
Haley finds out just how mean Xander can be to her when she tries to be nice to him.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Making a Big Splash
On Sunday, July 13th, Tracy and I blew up Xander's little pool and set it up in the back yard.
We didn't know how he would do with it because he didn't care for it at day care when she put his feet in the water, but then at the same time he loves baths.
We got Xander in his swimmer diaper, his little diaper cover and his shark swim shirt and headed outside.
The pool is a little inflatable one that has a few little toys with it and at first he just kinda sat in there, not knowing what to do. After a while he warmed up to it and started playing with the toys.
It was a bright day out so Tracy had me get his sunglasses and hat for most of the time and it was probably good he had the glasses on cause he kept splashing like a big boy.
He had a good ol time in the pool. I'm sure we'll have it out again soon.
Eating with Dad
On Saturday, July 12th, while Tracy and Haley were at Haley's softball tournament, Xander and I spent a nice day at home all alone.
Since Xander had begun eating carrots at day care, him and I continued it that day. I was a little concerned that him and I would have an interesting time cause he usually likes to hit the spoon and things like that.
I got the carrots ready and set Xander up in a different outfit cause he had really messed up his last one at day care, and got that bib on tight.
To my surprise, Xander ate those carrots like a pro, eating nearly the entire container! And it wasn't one of those small jars, it was the big Gerber ones.
I was really happy that he ate as well as he did.
Look Out Gums!
On Friday, July 11th/Saturday, July 12th, Xander had another big milestone, his first tooth came in.
Now, the first tooth wasn't a lot of fun for me. Haley had a tournament the next morning in Redwood Falls, so I was trying to give Tracy as much sleep as possible, but eventually I couldn't do much more and she had to take over.
At first I thought he was just fussy, but when I let him suck on one of my fingers, I felt that sharp sting of the first tooth. After that I swiftly grabbed the baby Orajel and got some on that tooth.
He did finally sleep a bit that night, so I was happy.
Now, the first tooth wasn't a lot of fun for me. Haley had a tournament the next morning in Redwood Falls, so I was trying to give Tracy as much sleep as possible, but eventually I couldn't do much more and she had to take over.
At first I thought he was just fussy, but when I let him suck on one of my fingers, I felt that sharp sting of the first tooth. After that I swiftly grabbed the baby Orajel and got some on that tooth.
He did finally sleep a bit that night, so I was happy.
Hitting the Big 6 (Months)
On Tuesday, July 8th, Xander had his six-month checkup and passed with flying colors.
He was in the 75th percentile for head circumfrence, 75th percentile for weight (18 lbs. 6 oz.) and the 90th percentile for height (29 inches).
Our big boy got some more fun news, Dr. Hill said that he could start on real foods! We told Angie at day care that we were going to be starting, and she really easy to work with when it comes to feeding. She even gave us a schedule of the way she does it there so we can easily stay on track with her.
The bad part of the visit was the shots. There were three of them this time along with an oral dose, which he took down like a champ. Of course there were some tears and a lot of crying, but he made it through fine.
He was in the 75th percentile for head circumfrence, 75th percentile for weight (18 lbs. 6 oz.) and the 90th percentile for height (29 inches).
Our big boy got some more fun news, Dr. Hill said that he could start on real foods! We told Angie at day care that we were going to be starting, and she really easy to work with when it comes to feeding. She even gave us a schedule of the way she does it there so we can easily stay on track with her.
The bad part of the visit was the shots. There were three of them this time along with an oral dose, which he took down like a champ. Of course there were some tears and a lot of crying, but he made it through fine.
The 4th, and a New Friend
Yes, I'm falling behind again. It seems just like yesterday that I was writing about Grandpa and Grandma Oey coming down for Haley's tournament, but it was quite a while ago!
A lot has been happening for Xander since the 21st of June Each day Xander gets a little bigger and does something a little better.
Xander is rolling like a champion now. We have several videos of him rolling around all over the place. He still won't be a race car driver as of now, he can only make right-hand turns.
On July 3rd, we all piled into the Envoy and headed up to Sisseton to see Grandpa and Grandma Oey as well as Rachel, Scott and Carter. Xander experienced Dino's Supperclub for the first time on the third when we went out to eat. After that it was home for a bath and off to bed.
On the 4th of July we hung out at Grandpa and Grandma Oey's most of the day, playing outside and inside. Xander watch Grandma, me, Tracy, Haley and Graham play a little Bocce ball out in the yard, then it was time for Tracy and I to get ready for my 10 year reunion. Haley made sure she was in charge of Xander that night. We can't get her to hold him for more than 30 seconds at home, but if we are not around she's the one in charge.
On the 5th I had to shoot a wedding, so we were coming back to Marshall, but we had another surprise that day. Tara and Marty had their baby on the 5th. It was a boy, Ben Martin Brandl, who will go to school with Xander. Marty and I are already planning on what we will help coach them in! The four of us went up to visit the Brandl's after my wedding and while Tracy and I held Ben, we though how hard to believe that just six months ago Xander was literally four ounces heavier and a half inch longer than he was!
There's tons more, but we'll leave them for more posts.
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