Early April Updates

Well it's been eons since I've been able to get the time to sit down and upload some pictures and write a journal entry. I'll try to capture some of the exciting times in our household over the past few weeks. I've also uploaded a bunch of pictures in a new folder.

Alex is still doing amazingly well. Sleeping through the night is still not something he does very often, but given how easily he goes to sleep and down for 90% of his naps, the one or two times he wakes during the night aren't a big deal at all.

One of our biggest things we did was to take Alex to Kingston again for Easter. We had the whole schedule worked out perfectly so we'd be leaving around 9:30/10:00 a.m., just as Alex would be ready for his nap. Well, he woke up earlier than normal, and after breakfast while we were rushing around loading up the dishwasher and tidying up a few things, he fell asleep in his high chair having some cheerios. He'd never done that before, and it was quite a shock to have him drop off to sleep while still in the chair.

Needless to say, that changed our time schedule for the drive, but overall it was a great trip with Alex sleeping for much of it, and playing happily with toys or one parent while he was in the car seat.

The weekend in Kingston was a blast. Both of Alex's cousins were wonderful with him, and they all really had lots of fun. Alex kept everyone entertained with how mobile he is now, and how much he'd changed in only a few short weeks.

We were able to go swimming one of the afternoons with the two nieces, and we also had some fun on various easter hunts, including a big neighbourhood hunt down at the beach/dock for all of the kids who were around, followed by a brunch at a neighbours.

Alex is eating more 'regular' food now, but it's still mostly a mix of baby food and adult food and formula. He's not a picky eater at all, but I would have to say that chicken seems to be his favourite 'real' food so far.

Alex is also just mere moments (or so it seems) from walking. He's standing more easily with only one hand lightly on us or a toy or furniture to steady himself, and he's also been letting go of things and standing independently for longer periods of time (still only 5-10 seconds, but it's been quite exciting to watch him get better with each try).

We also took out some of the more "grown up" toys we've received as gifts, and we were shocked when Alex figured out on his own that his sports toy had a basketball hoop where you could put balls and they'd drop down and come out the bottom. He's done it many times over, and seems to enjoy figuring things like this out.

We also were able to get to London for a dinner at Chris' sister's place with her boyfriend and the two nieces. There were tons of laughs and a wonderful meal, and Alex enjoyed the visit a lot.

Well, that's probably it for our big news. We have another Seoul-Mates gathering this weekend we're planning on attending in Kitchener, so we're looking forward to that.