I do not even know where to begin with this blog. So much has happened since the last time I updated. I guess I will start with our trip to Tampa. Three weeks ago my brother-in-law Jon graduated with his Doctorate. Trey and I had gone back and forth on whether or not we were going to attempt the trip. Dylan had historically not been the best car rider, so we were nervous he would scream the whole way. We had actually decided on not going, but Trey's decision changed after a phone call from his nephew Drew asking us to come down. Trey got off the phone and said, "I just couldn't tell him no"...I'm glad he couldn't, we had a blast!
We spent our time swimming, watching the boys play baseball, playing baseball in the backyard, playing nerts, meeting up with old friends, and just hanging out and having a good time. It was nice to get away for a few days and hang out with family and friends. We are hoping to make another trip in the fall.
Dylan did really well in the car. He usually wakes up around 3 or 4am to nurse, so we left after the feeding and he slept for the first 4 hours in the car. We also hooked up a DVD player and he watched A LOT of Baby Einstein. Overall we would say the car ride was a success and we look forward to doing it again.
I say this all the time, but I can't believe Dylan is 4 MONTHS OLD!! We took him to his 4 month checkup and he weighed 18.4 lbs (96th percentile) and was 25 inches long (50th percentile). I now understand why my back always hurts...the kid is a chunk!
Dylan has become quite the talker. About two weeks ago I was reading "What to Expect the First Year". I was reading about milestones at 4 months and they said "your baby will find their voice around this time"...so true. When Dylan is awake he is making noise. Noise can be anything: cooing, babbling, giggling, blowing spit, humming or screaming. Church has become quite the chore. Now that he found his voice, he doesn't want anything in his mouth that hinders his speaking, so pacies are out. He has learned to spit the pacie out with force...that thing will go flying over two pews-it's quite impressive.
About a week ago, Dylan came down with a runny nose. He was also acting fussy, but I just assumed he had a little cold and it would pass. When we went to the doctor two days ago, he was running a little fever. The doctor checked his gums and there was a tooth about to break through. His gums are swollen and if you touch them he SCREAMS. I never knew cutting teeth brought on a runny nose and fever-poor guy. The Doc said to just give him teething tablets or teething gel (as we had been doing), but not to be concerned about the fever or stuffy nose. Nursing has become quite painful...he is using momma as a teether-OUCH! I SO don't look forward to teeth!
About a week ago we left Dylan with Jess (my sis) for about 4 hours to go to a wedding. We have left him before with her and my mom, but those outings were like an hour long. This was the first time I left him for that long. Jess said he did real well. Dylan does not have attachment issues, but I think momma does. I texted Jess like 5 times and thought about him the whole time. I know it's good to get out by ourselves, but I get nervous something is going to happen and he will need me. I know it will get better the more I do it. Luckily Trey is very patient with me!
Speaking of Trey, he is now the tour manager for Ashlyne Huff. She is a pop singer based out of L.A. and is going on tour June and July. Everything about the gig is great, EXCEPT the three weeks he is going to be gone. The longest we have been apart is 5 days, so this is going to be hard, but we are planning on seeing each other about two times during the 3 weeks. Dylan and I are going to be doing a lot of traveling ourselves. The tour starts out in Atlanta, so I am going to spend the first week with my parents and I will be able to see Trey when they come through there. Dylan and I will hopefully fly out and meet Trey about halfway through the tour. We don't know where that will be yet, but I am hoping it won't be too far because it will be Dylan's first plane ride...wish me luck!
I will leave you with a few pictures of our chunky monkey. Thanks for reading.....Enjoy!
Waiting on the Doctor...doesn't even look nervous :)
Hanging out with grandma in the car...
