This And That

I went to Itsy Bitsy Yoga again on Thursday. Grace, my girlfriend, wasn't there though :( I still had a good time. I hung out with Quinn - who is the same age as me. You wouldn't know it though - cuz I'm like double his size (I like to eat). Mommy and I did some more divine drops (yoga move) and the yogi yogi (same as the hokey-pokey). I got kind of tired though towards the end of class - so mommy fed me and then I fell asleep.

You should've seen me during tummy time. I was a champ! I was the only baby who stayed on their bolster! Mommy was dangling a big, yellow fish in front of me and so I had to look up to see it...and I did awesome!

After yoga, we went to Babies R Us to get some diapers. Mom says we're not going in there again until they're done with construction though. It's too loud and dusty in there for me. I'm actually surprised they let pregnant ladies and little babies in there - seems dangerous to me.

Then we went to Target and I had a major meltdown. Mom got in the backseat with me to feed me and I wanted none-of-that! It was raining outside so mommy couldn't take me out of the car to bounce me around. So for the next 45 minutes...mommy bounced me on her knee...read me 3 books...let me nibble...and of course scream. Needless to say, it was a long day for the both of us. We did finally make it in the store...mom had to buy me some new shampoo and body wash. She said the one she was using was drying out my skin - so we bought some Burt's Bees (it smells yummy)! We were using Johnson & Johnson baby stuff...but that big report just came out about how their products have traces of this and that and have been shown to cause cancer...so...we tossed those faster than snot.

On Friday, mommy had coffee with Melissa and then we went to see daddy at work. My friend Owen had speech therapy - which is in the same building where daddy works - so we made a pit stop! I went for a walk too. And we brought my dog Bailey!

Saturday, we went to Branson. Daddy wanted to get some more sweater vests. Can you say...ADDICTED! He has like...50 million of them! I was crabby ALL. DAY. LONG. and I mean ALL DAY LONG. It was a bad idea to take me out in public. All I did was scream. I screamed outside, inside and everywhere in between. I even screamed when we got home.

Grandma and Grandpa Ruffing ended up coming over for a quick bite to eat and all I did was scream/cry for them. Mom and dad had super duper headaches last night. Oh well! I'm a baby and that's what I do!

I slept in my pack n play last night for the first time. My bassinet was too small for me...and mom isn't ready to put me in my crib yet - so dad brought the pack n play in their bedroom and put the false floor in so that it'd be safe and sound for me to sleep in. I was such a big boy last night! I didn't fuss at all when mommy put me down to sleep!

Okay, this blog is long enough for today. I have to get ready for church now. See ya!

Tomorrow Is A New Day

Stuffy nose? Or another cold? I woke up 3 times last night because of my stuffy nose. Dad had to put saline up my nostrils again - I eventually sneezed the boogers out and was able to go back to sleep. Boy, I sure hope this was just a fluke thing and not something worse...

Mommy had a LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGG day today...she's very tired. Daddy worked until his usual 6pm and then had an appointment until 7...I was a pretty good boy all day today but I did get fussy towards the evening. Mom just wants to go to bed. We have a big day tomorrow. It's my second Itsy Bitsy Yoga class and I'm super pumped!

Class is at 10...and I think mom is going to grab a coffee for our 45 minute car ride there. Then we have to run over to Babies R Us and pick up some more diapers...and maybe an Easter treat or two :)

It's hard staying home all day sometimes. We're lucky to have each other...mom and me...but sometimes we get tired doing the same 'ole thing from day to day. I wish there were more activities in this town. Mom went to the library yesterday to ask about a reading/mom group type of thing for babies...and they didn't have anything like that - only for toddlers they said. The librarian said she'd have someone contact mom last night to talk about the possibility of starting one up...but no one ever called :( We're getting desperate here folks.

Some days are better than others. Today was a hard day. Mom was tired this morning since I was up a few times last night and I could tell she wasn't ready to get out of bed. But...she didn't have a choice...because I was ready to get up. She made a cup of coffee...measured out her cereal...and played with me for a bit before giving me my medicine. Then I fell asleep in her arms for about an hour...maybe a little bit longer...and she read her new book that she just loaned from the library called 'The Shack'. Everyone and their mothers were talking about it so she figured she'd see what all the fuss was about and read it for herself.

Hmmm...we read some books...changed my diaper a few times...and then it was lunch time and daddy was home. Mom went and took a 30 minute power-nap and then it was time for daddy to go. Mom made herself lunch...played with me some more and then put me down in my swing to play with Franklin while she took a shower. (I didn't cry once...she got to take a shower AND brush her teeth!) She tried to put lotion on her legs...but by then, I was ready to get the heck out of that thing...I wanted to eat.

The afternoon went by pretty slow. We read some more books. Talked to great-grandma Ward, sat in my Bumbo, did tummy-time, cleaned out my drawers (no, not my diapers...my changing table drawers) and weeded out all of the clothes that are too small for me.

Mom tried to do a load of laundry - but only got as far as the washing machine. I started crying again...I just didn't want to be put down. Ahhh...oh well...tomorrow is a new day...and we've got big plans :) Here I come yoga!

Random Stuff

I'm talking a lot more now. I don't actually say much - but I do make a lot of noises. I slept pretty well last night. I fell asleep around 8/830...woke up for a few minutes to munch on mommy...and then closed my eyes again. I didn't wake up until 12/1 or so...then slept again until 330/4...and then finally got up around 645'ish. Not too bad?

It's nice out today - sunny, but cold. Mommy wanted to take me for a walk but it's too chilly. I'm not sure what we're going to do today - maybe just a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Mom's doing some laundry right now, while I blog. Aunty Erica and Nick just left this morning so I think mom and dad are finally going to take down the air mattress in dad's office. This was our last round of company :( so we don't need to have it up any more. If anyone out there wants to come and visit me...let mommy know...she'd love to have you!

That makes me think of what it was like when I first came home from being born...boy was it a roller coaster. I don't think mom and dad got more than a 1/2 hr. of sleep at any given time. Poor guys...we've come a long way.

Speaking of that - I'm getting too big for my bassinet. I think mom and dad are considering putting me in my crib to sleep...I'm okay with it...but mom isn't. She likes to have me right next to her. I heard her tell dad that she'd sleep on the floor in my nursery for the first few weeks if they had to move me. (I think she likes me...)

Okay peeps, that's all for now. I'm signing off. xoxo Dylan

Hello Mr. Easter Bunny

Get this...I slept for 10 hours last night and only got up ONCE! I have a routine: I get a bath between 7/730...then I get a new diaper...a lotion rub-down...pjs...boob...then mommy and daddy rock me to sleep...and I'm in bed by 930! I've been doing this now for like 2 weeks. Yesterday, mommy and daddy got up before me! They woke up at 7 and I didn't wake up until 818! Holy cow!

Aunty Erica and Nick are still here and I'm having so much fun with them. We all played trivial pursuit last night and mommy and Aunty Erica kicked daddy and Nick's butts for the 2nd time! Oh, and guess what I did yesterday? I got my picture taken with the EASTER BUNNY! It was so much fun!

Mommy had been wanting to get these pictures done for a while...but didn't want to spend a lot of money since I just had professional ones done 2 months ago. When we were all at the mall yesterday, we saw the Easter Bunny and it was only $25 for 18 cards with my picture on it. Not bad, huh? I didn't cry once when I was sitting on Mr. EB's lap. I just kind of hung out and thought to myself, "mommy and daddy are so nuts....they're trying to make me laugh right now by calling my name out and making funny faces while stretching their bodies across the EB lawn...geeze louise...I'm just a laid back baby guys? I'll smile when I want.

I don't have to tell you this...but they came out beautiful. I am very photogenic afterall.

I think Grandma Longley got me an easter basket and I can't wait to get it. If you're reading this grandma - my favorite colors are green and blue and I LOVE books. I really, really want one of those Baby Einstein CDs...mommy has read some good stuff about them...classical music is supposed to be good for me. Oh, and I'd like a baby yoga CDs...I need to practice my poses during the week so I'm ready to show off my flexibility to Grace at Itsy Bitsy Yoga on Thursday.
I hope you're reading this grandma! I've been a good little boy!

Happy Easter to all of my peeps reading this :) Love, Dylan

PS - I'm 3 1/2 months old today!

Am I Hungry?

Am I not as hungry? I haven't eaten well at all today. Does this mean I'm growing up? Does this mean I don't need as much milk as I once did? Mommy has tried to feed me several times already and I'll I've done is nibbled. I know she's worried. She's used to me eating every 1 1/2-2 hrs. What gives? Since I am mommy's first baby - she doesn't know what the norm is? I guess I'll just eat when I'm hungry.

Mommy has had a really fun morning. She had her friend Sara over and they got to talk over coffee. Then her other friend Melissa stopped by to say hi. Oh, and we went and picked up my medicine...and when daddy comes home for lunch, mommy is going to run to the post office. She said it was too cold outside for me to go with her. It's supposed to snow tomorrow - yay! I love snow! We just found out that aunty Erica is coming tonight instead of tomorrow to try and avoid the storm. I can't wait to see her!

Not much else going on here...same old stuff...different day. My 4 month checkup is just around the corner (the end of April) and unfortunately, I have to get more vaccinations...but we'll cross that bridge when the time comes. That's all for now folks. Love you all :) Dylan Heed

Itsy Bitsy Yoga

It's official. I am a yoga junkie :) I went to my very first Itsy Bitsy Yoga class today and I LOVED IT! Mommy and I left home around 9am and headed for Springfield to make our 10am class. We got there a little bit early to meet our instructor (she was super nice). There were 5 other moms there with their little babies (just like me) and get this - I met a girl! That's right! Her name is Grace...and she sure is cute :) We stared at each other for the whole hour.

I kept farting a lot. Mommy was doing the 'chunky-monkey' hold (that's really what it's called) and all of these smelly farts kept popping out...lol...it was funny. I didn't cry once. Not once! I was such a good boy and mommy says I'm a pro - A PRO - at yoga.

I learned all sorts of new songs and poses and holds...it was great. Mommy got to meet other people that she could relate with - some who were going thru the same sleepless nights as her. She even got a little workout in with all of the bouncing up and down we were doing on her knees. I wish I had Itsy Bitsy Yoga every day...it's only once a week though...so I have to wait until next Thursday to see Grace again :(

Our instructor was telling us that this 'program' was created by a pediatrician/moms/yoga people - which I thought was great. I mean, who else better to put this together than the ones who know us the best? Every baby should be doing this...it's great for the digestive system (which we all know, I need help with). It's good for sleeping, fussiness, etc. I'll have to check back in with you all to let you know know if/when I start sleeping thru the night. (I see mommy crossing her toes right now).

Anyways, I must go now. I have a big, BIG day tomorrow. I am having coffee with my friends, Owen, Stephen and Garrett first thing in the morning while mommy, Melissa and Sara hang out. And then, mommy and I are going to the pharmacy to pick up my Prilosec...and then we are meeting my papa for lunch at Mazzios...and then...mommy and I are going to the post office. Oh, and then I am going to help mommy make the guest bed because Aunty Erica is coming to visit for the weekend!!! Yahoo!!! Later peeps!

Growing Up

Mom can't believe how much I'm 'talking' these days. I make all sorts of noises...she thinks I'm going to say my first word any day now. I've got news for you mom - I may be laughing at the ceiling fan going round and round - but we've still got a few more months before I say mama!

I'm starting to 'gum' things...and blow little raspberries out of my mouth. I can also sit in my bumbo like a big boy - not by myself of course - but with the help of mommy and daddy - I can pretend to sit up.

So, daddy is on a mission. He's trying to decide where we should go on our 1st family vacation. Mommy was thinking Colorado. She's never been and it's always been a place of interest to her. Daddy's been there though. Daddy wants to go to Chicago - see Lake Michigan, etc. Mommy says he can decide. I don't care either way. As long as Bailey gets to come with us - I'm game.

Well, I gotta go. Daddy needs my help on the grill. We're having brats and potato wraps tonight.