So much has been happening!

The blog updates have hit a small wall recently. It's slightly amazing how much more time Wyatt occupies as he gets older. He's gone from sleeping a lot to playing and wanting to be entertained. So, that is what we've been up to. Back to Feb and Wyatt is almost 9months old. Seriously, 9 months old!!! I was pregnant a year ago and hopelessly anticipating the arrival of May and our son. Now, he's here and life is insane.

In November, Wyatt and I joined the local MyGym for an 8 week membership. MyGym is one of several chains of companies that promote activity and development for infants/toddler/kids. We went once a week and played. At his age, there were numerous physical development milestone activities: hanging from a trapeze, parental assisted flips, stretching, balance, core muscle development, etc. Plus, it was a great way for Wyatt to socialize with some other infants.

He also has 2 teeth now! The song request was answered and he got his 2 front teeth over the holidays. It seemed to take months for them to finally break through, but they are here now and are wicked sharp. With the slight personality and mood change we've noticed, it seems that early stages of teething for his next teethies has started.

We survived our first head cold, which took 2 weeks! Those were fun nights!

Wyatt loves to stand. Whether we hold him standing or he stands holding onto something, he loves it. A favorite place is in his pac n play. I can stand him up and let him hold onto a rail and he loves it. For quite long stretches at a time he stands and bounces and chews on the side rail. James and I were shocked and impressed when Wyatt reached to his side, grabbing the changing table with one hand, ten the other, and then turned his feet so his whole body is turned 90 degrees. It's unbelievable!! Holding his arms and standing, Wyatt will start to move his legs in a walking manner.

Sounds are also developing. Momma and dadda can definitely be heart, but he hasn't associated one of the words with either of us yet. Mum, mumma, can also be heard.

Pictures from January

More pictures from January. Wyatt in the snow and just him laughing.

January 2009 Pictures

Pictures from December

Obviously, these pictures are late coming. Here are some pictures of Wyatt from December.

Pictures from December 2008

Wyatt's First Snowfall

Here are some pictures of Wyatt hanging out in the front yard. We tried to get a few photos while the snow was still on the ground.

First Snow Fall

Christmas at the Rockery

The village of Easton has an annual Christmas festival where Santa arrives in a firetruck and there are events for the kids and food for everyone. Here are a couple of pictures of Wyatt in front of the firetruck.

Rockery Photos

Christmas Tree Photos

We attempted (and eventually succeeded) in getting a classic Christmas photo of Wyatt in front of the Christmas tree. After 104 attempts we finaly got a series of useful photos and 1 finalist for the Christmas card. (Gotta love digital cameras)

Christmas Photos

Gym Class

James saw a commercial for a local gym for infants, toddlers, and younger kids. The whole premise is activity with mom/dad and physical activity in general. I decided to try a class out with a free session and took some videos of Wyatt having fun. The class is structured and the "teachers" lead the parents and kids through joint activities that help with coordination, flexibility and other development. The one activity I didn't get a video of was the trapeze. The teacher held Wyatt's arms under the wrist as Wyatt "held" the trapeze bar. I let go and he was then able (with her help) to swing freely back and forth. This sensation definitely brought a smile to his face :-D Needless to say, I signed up for the class and will be spending some fun time with Wyatt every Friday.