Catch up

There is so much news of our sweet boy that needs to be posted here. But, I'm tired. Just know, I am trying to get to it and I hope to get to it soon. Come back soon to hear about Dillon's first flight/trip, and his big scare from last night. Also, there will be pictures of Dillon's big big smile.

We went to see Dr. Gail today (because of last night's scare). Dillon is still 6 days from his 2 month birthday. He weighs 14 pounds, 11 ounces. I found a baby weight percentile calculator. He only has to gain an ounce a day until his two month birthday, to be in the 93 percentile for weight. He's really really fat. We LOVE it!

Oh, and judge me if you want, but Dillon sleeps through the night now thanks to the tsp of rice cereal I put in his night-time bottle. I only feed him when he's hungry...he's just a BIG kid. Look at his daddy.

One month Dr. visit

Dillon went to see Dr. Gail on Tuesday. He weighs a healthy (and hefty) 11 pounds 11 ounces. He went through four diapers during his half hour appointment, and peed all over the exam table. That's my boy.

Bath, birthday, etc.

28 August 2010- Dillon gearing up for a fun filled eating adventure (for us, not him) with our friends the H family. We went to Five Guys and then chased down our burgers with some Ted Drewes...beautiful, beautiful day.

1 September 2010- Dillon, pictured here, again, with his boppy. He likes to nap in it. And sometimes, I will even put it in his crib at night (GASP!!!) when he is congested and can't sleep for all the snorting and snot-choking.

2 September 2010- Dillon's first bath occurred two days after his umbilical cord came off. I wanted to wait until Mark came home to help, but in the middle of changing a particularly disgusting diaper, I decided to strip him down and go for it. The following pictures have been edited for public consumption. Here we are...

...staging...

...transporting...

...soaking...

...drying...

...and clean. Check out that RED hair.

3 September 2010- I think this outfit is hilarious. I got such a kick out of it that I spent the whole day taking pictures of Dillon's legs on my phone.




4 September 2010- Lazy Saturday.


6 September 2010- Happy one month birthday, Son!!! I love you. Mwah!! Dillon started his birthday off right...napping in bed with Daddy.

He spent the rest of his birthday in much the same way. We even took him to Ted Drewes. He woke up long enough to drink some yummy Similac while we stood in line, but then he fell right back to sleep. Daddy's forearm was just too cozy.

Still Dillon's birthday- After using a Dr. Brown's bottle for a few days, we discovered that Dillon is a cheap date, and much prefers the $.89 Gerber bottles.

Middle of the night after Dillon's birthday- Dillon has a hard time holding on to his pacifier. He is getting better. But since he is used to losing the pacifier, when he finally gets food, and it is coming from a bottle (which reminds him of a pacifier) he hangs on to whatever he can grab for dear life, fearing he will lose the food. I decided, if he's gonna hang onto something, why not the bottle...makes my life easier. He's still a beginner, but here is Dillon showing off his new self feeding skills.

Finally!!!!

After three weeks and four days, Dillon finally lost his umbilical cord. I was beginning to think it would never come off. He has a scary-looking, seeping hole in the middle, (but I'm trying not to think about it.) So, without further ado, I present to you, the never before seen belly button of Dillon Friedrich Valentine:


And, while we have your attention, we'd like to thank Nonna and Poppa (are those the spellings we decided on?) for the package we got in the mail yesterday. Dillon's only complaint is that the rather large strap restricts his flailing. But, that just means there's lots of room to grow. (I've started unfastening one side and keeping him on the floor in case he wiggles out.)