Jump! Jump!

I put up Joey's jumper this past week. The first day I put him in it he didn't really seem to know what to do but his second time in the jumper he really began to have some fun.

Joey really seems to enjoy the jumper now which makes me so very happy. I had a jumper when I was a baby. I know I enjoyed it very much and I wanted my child to enjoy a jumper also. I think I have memories of spending time in my jumper (it's possible I'm remembering it because I saw pictures of myself in it as I grew up but I honestly believe I remember my jumper.)

It is so much fun to watch Joey play. Joey has such strong legs, with this he can bounce around turning this way and that. Monday night he spent a while jumping while I fixed dinner. He was so content, looking at the little hanging animals on the straps and then leaning in to investigate the strap material itself.

Joey seems to be gaining more awareness of his surroundings all the time. He has been enjoying feeling different fabrics and textures. Tonight he thoroughly checked out the nylon strap on the jumper, the smooth plastic tray and then before bed he spent a couple minutes studying/stroking the cloth on the love seat.

In other noteworthy news Joey turned onto his side for the first time this week. I laid him down for a nap and he grabbed a handful of his fuzzy soft blanket and turned onto his side. I have not seen him do this before but it was rather cute. He slept like that for a while, I kept checking in on him quietly to see if he would move again or shudder... roll over. If I missed that, oh I hate to think. I don't want to miss a single "first."

M I C K E Y M O U S E !

One of the benefits of living in Sunny Florida is being so close to the happiest place on earth. Joey is much too young to appreciate what Disney is all about yet, but he does get wide eyed at every chance for a new experience. Jenifer and I decided to go to Downtown Disney yesterday for Joey's first Disney exposure. He thoroughly enjoyed his stroller ride through the stores and looking at all the toys. He was quite the celebrity with the cast members. Joey is quick to smile and slow to cry and everyone always comments on how good he is. We have yet to expose him to the Lego store... but believe me that is coming! We ended up getting him a baby Mickey Mouse collectors pin and a Mickey Mouse ring stacker toy and of course his first set of ears. Jenifer and I are both looking forward to more Disney adventures with Joey. It is so much fun to witness his journey of discovery of every little thing that is new to him. With his blog and nursery theme being Joey's Jungle, we will have lots of fun taking him to Disney's Animal Kingdom! Question for those of you who have already been down this path with your own children... How old do you think Joey should be before we will get our money's worth out of annual passes?
Until the next blog-worthy adventure, I wish you all health, wealth, and happiness!
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First Foods!

Joey went for his 4 month check up on Tuesday, February 3rd. His latest stats are: 17 lbs, 13 oz. 25 3/4 inches long. What a big boy! The doctor told us we could now start Joey on first foods. Rice cereal comes first because it is easy to digest and will help him get used to the feel of food. The picture above is of Joey's reaction to his first rice cereal. Once he gets the hang of eating, we will try other new foods. Jenifer and I plan to try only one new thing each week to help us isolate any foods that don't agree with our little man.
Joey has been sleeping very good lately. 11-12 hours of good solid sleeping at night sure makes for a hungry boy in the morning. The doctor also encouraged us to get Joey sleeping in his own room as soon as possible. I think, however, that Jenifer and I aren't quite ready for that. He isn't causing us any problems sleeping in his bassinet next to Jenifer, and we kind of like hearing the little noises he makes in his sleep. Joey is making progress toward rolling over, but he definitely isn't a big fan of tummy time. 5 minutes and he's all done with that. Those are the latest goings on in the Jungle... We'll keep you posted as news develops.
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