19 weeks old today...

It’s getting colder up here, and Peter will be experiencing his first autumn. He’s been wearing those PJs that cover everything but the head the past few days instead of the usual onsies that he’s used to. The PJs are easier to get on him since you don’t have to pull them over his head to get them on. He never really liked having outfits pulled over his head even when he got used to being dressed. If you took too long to get something past his face he’d let you know he didn’t appreciate the dawdling. But I like the PJ look, it seems more traditionally baby-ish than onsies. And I like the fact that we don’t have to put socks on him.

Since the move and his mommy’s new at-home dedication Peter has been having a pretty good time for himself. The past few nights when I got home Peter would be in his bouncer (thank you Grammy!) bouncing up and down like a superball on Red Bull, shrieking in glee all the way. I just hope he’s not too much for the poor thing and that he doesn’t break it into a million tiny pieces (did I mention he’s a strong baby?).

Last night was the first time he was given “solid” food since the crème brulee incident* several weeks ago. His doctor said he could start on rice cereal mixed with water or white grape juice, so mommy got some of the cereal and juice yesterday. He was placed in his Bumbo on the kitchen counter and was gingerly given a little spoonful. To put it mildly, he liked it. The more accurate way of putting it is to say he practically took over the feeding by himself by grabbing the spoon and cramming it in his little, gaping maw. So, no need to make airplane noises yet.

Peter’s mom called today and told me that she sees white under his gums, and that she’s feeling some sharpness on his lower jaw when he nurses. And thus Peter will start the long journey to braces, just like his mom & dad. Sorry Pete, but you’re doomed to orthodontia.

* Oh, about 4 weeks ago we went to brunch with Peter’s Grammy and Aunt Sarah. Long story short – Peter was given crème brulee, liked it, and tried to get more. Several hours later while I was watching him he passed a mighty wind that literally launched him up out of my arms a good centimeter. Coincidence???