December

Aiden has continued his thrill of smiling much to the pleasure of those around him – he lights up a room. He can now sit up by himself but we still need to keep a hand at the ready for those quick topples. He still doesn’t like tummy time but he loves standing up, supported of course. He’s developed a cute little laugh that’s such a joy to hear – just can’t get enough of that especially when it’s combined with his glorious smile. We think he’s started teething and he loves to gnaw on his Sophie the Giraffe – he loves to put everything he can his hands on in his mouth. At our monthly checkup the Doctor commented how impressed he is with Aiden self-soothing – aka sucking on his middle two fingers in a hang loose fashion. We’ve started using a new bathtub for Aiden and he absolutely loves bath time and getting to play with his books and floaty toys. We had some new visitors this month – Will and Erica & Chris. Joanne and PoPo joined us in getting the Christmas tree – Aiden couldn’t get enough of feeling the pine needles, in fact he loves touching just about everything he can get his hands on. We decorated the tree as a family and Aiden helped daddy hang the star on top of the tree. Aiden is enamored by the trees lights and gets a huge smile every time we turn on the lights. We started Aiden eating solids and he really likes carrots, and is still partial to the cauliflower and zucchini. It’s a big milestone for Aiden – he’s moved up a clothing size and can now fit into some of his 6 month outfits. He seems to really focus on everything around him and is quite quick to turn his head to peer at something. Mama took Aiden to his first picture with santa this year along with Jade, Isabella and Noah and we actually got some pictures of Aiden smiling. He loves his Bumbo chair and has recognized that he gets food when he’s in it. Mama was recommended a car seat toy that Aiden most likely now couldn’t live without – such a great little invention. Daddy started his second paternity leave so we had a family lunch @ Stowe Lake in SF and a nice little walk around the area. Aiden got to meet a new friend Genevieve who was just born and a new addition for Ben & Keleigh and we went down and had a meet and greet lunch with all of them. Daddy took Aiden on a morning walk New Year’s Eve day around Lake Lagunitas and then run in the New Year’s Eve celebration with PoPo.