I love being a mom. It is amazing watching Grant grow and learn! He's already changed so much, doubled in size, and he's developing new skills daily. Right now, he's learning how to arch his back so his little bum comes off the floor. He has discovered the divine pleasure of sucking his fist (he prefers the whole thing; thumb-sucking is so prosaic!) He is mastering the use of his hands to manipulate objects, and can now reach out to touch someone--or something. He hums to himself, making long melodious vowel
sounds, especially in the car. I think he wants us to remember he's back there! He's almost strong enough to sit up by himself, but still needs support. My favorite new development is his affection for "Blue," the cuddly blue bear he loves to snuggle. I think he likes it because it is so squishy he can actually hold it and handle it, plus he sucks on the hard nose and can snuggle it to sleep. So cute! He's also become super social, and he is anxious to be involved with whatever is going on. My BYUSA kids love that, of
course, and he's making lots of friends there. He gets bored easily, so Jonathan and I have discovered talents of our own, too. Jonathan is particularly good at making up silly songs and playing Blanket tag, where he'll throw a soft blankie over Grant and he kicks and wiggles and giggles out of it. Grant even anticipates it now! I've learned that my nose is most useful buried in his belly or neck, blowing raspberries. His laugh is worth getting his little hands tangled into my hair! Finally, Grant has discovered a purely male joy--he laughs when he poops! All boy. Gotta love him!
I love being a mom. It is amazing watching Grant grow and learn! He's already changed so much, doubled in size, and he's developing new skills daily. Right now, he's learning how to arch his back so his little bum comes off the floor. He has discovered the divine pleasure of sucking his fist (he prefers the whole thing; thumb-sucking is so prosaic!) He is mastering the use of his hands to manipulate objects, and can now reach out to touch someone--or something. He hums to himself, making long melodious vowel 
sounds, especially in the car. I think he wants us to remember he's back there! He's almost strong enough to sit up by himself, but still needs support. My favorite new development is his affection for "Blue," the cuddly blue bear he loves to snuggle. I think he likes it because it is so squishy he can actually hold it and handle it, plus he sucks on the hard nose and can snuggle it to sleep. So cute! He's also become super social, and he is anxious to be involved with whatever is going on. My BYUSA kids love that, of 
course, and he's making lots of friends there. He gets bored easily, so Jonathan and I have discovered talents of our own, too. Jonathan is particularly good at making up silly songs and playing Blanket tag, where he'll throw a soft blankie over Grant and he kicks and wiggles and giggles out of it. Grant even anticipates it now! I've learned that my nose is most useful buried in his belly or neck, blowing raspberries. His laugh is worth getting his little hands tangled into my hair! Finally, Grant has discovered a purely male joy--he laughs when he poops! All boy. Gotta love him!
