August 21, 2009

Wow. How fast time flies.

Today marks the 13 Week birthday. 1/4 of a year since Ashton was born.

9lbs, 13 oz and 22 inches long - more than twice as heavy, and 5" longer than the 4lbs, 8 oz and 17"...

This week Ashton has been sleeping really well (when he sleeps well, so do we). He eats around 9pm and we put him in his crib. He then wakes about 3am to eat (6 hours later) which takes about 30-45 minutes... Following that he goes back to his crib from 3:30 ish to about 7:30 when we wakes again. This time he is generally not ready to get up and eat, but instead likes to sleep on Dad's pillow for another 45 mintues until about 8:15 when we both get up to eat. Of course, this schedule has really cut into my running schedule this week, but i tell you - i feel great having some sleep.

He completely holds his head up, can sit as long as you help him not fall over, likes to pull himself up when you hold his hands and if you really help him he attempts to stand. Overall - this boy is getting quite strong.

Despite what we see as great growth, whenever we take him out in public people are always shocked to hear that he is 3 months old. 9lbs 13 oz. Kids are born that size.... ouch.

Today he had his first set of shots. Cried while they stuck him with the needle, but otherwise handled it well.

First airplane trip is coming quickly - that should be an adventure for all of us.

Z