This week is about achievements - achievements of all shapes and sizes.
Achievement 1: Austin is finally able to sit up by himself. It is amusing to watch because he is still a little wobbly, but last night he was able to sit up by himself and play for about 20 minutes and only fell over three times! Watching him play by himself is funny too. I put his basket of toys next to him and he takes out a toy at a time and inspects it or waves it around or tries to eat it and then moves on to the next toy. He has a couple of favorites that he will return to multiple times. When he did fall over, it was always to the side - if he falls too far forward, he is able to get back to the upright position all by himself! Pictures of the sitting to come!
Achievement 2: I have started running again! I use the term running very loosely because I run very very slowly! I've gone running several times in the past week. Each time I strap Boo into the jogging stroller (Thanks, Leslie!), put the dog on the short leash, and off we go. I am sure it is rather comical to see the three of us, but we get the job done. Austin loves it - he doesn't make a peep when we are out and it's good for Daja too. She isn't fat by any means, but she has put on a few pounds since the baby due to a lack of exercise. So she and I huff and puff like crazy on our runs. The only difference between us is that I don't have a giant tongue hanging out of my mouth like she does!
Achievement 3: I was able to thoroughly clean the high chair. This might seem like an insignificant action, but it is a major feat for us. We somehow managed to register for a high chair that has a cover that cannot be machine washed. WHY, I ask forcefully, WOULD YOU EVER EVEN CONSIDER MAKING A HIGH CHAIR SEAT THAT CANNOT BE MACHINE WASHED? IT IS ONE OF THE MESSIEST PIECES OF EQUIPMENT PARENTS OF A BABY OWN!! In addition, the straps of the chair require the intelligence of a rocket scientist to remove them for cleaning. (Luckily Nathan was smart enough to get them off and back on again. I would not have been successful in this endeavor.
Between Austin sneezing in the middle of a bite, which results in flying baby food, and Austin wanting to chew on the straps of the high chair, it was a disgusting mess. I had already spot cleaned it several times, but then Monday night he had a poop explosion following his dinner which necessitated a more thorough cleaning of the high chair. The cover survived the cleaning and looks fantastic!
Achievement 4: The final achievement of this week is that Nathan has been cleared for exercise again. He has taken a bike ride and has gone for a couple of very short, gentle runs. The doctor said at the last appt that he would likely have a short run of physical therapy after the next appointment, so Nathan is determined to beat the system and be in good enough shape that he doesn't have to attend therapy.
Two other notes -
Austin is working on getting teeth numbers 3 through 9 in. It seems to be a process that is dragging on and on, but I suppose they will make it through eventually and he will have 8 total chompers.
Congratulations to Yen and Mike!!! The ninja twins made their appearance last night. Yen and Mike are now the proud parents of identical twin girls. Both babies weighed in at about 3.5 pounds and are doing well!
