Monday, August 23, 2010

6 Month Stats

We took Owen to his six month check up today. He charmed his way through the doctors office even with missing his morning nap. The paper on the doctor's office exam table was a definite hit with Owen. Now with sitting up, Owen has met all of his milestones - Yeah!

Owen is now...

15 pounds 14 ounces (20%)
27 inches (70%)

He is still a long and skinny boy - nothing wrong with that!

He is almost the exact same size as Clara at that age which surprises me because I always thought boys were bigger. Oh well, he is perfect in every way!

I will leave you with this hilarious picture...

Friday, August 20, 2010

Sitting Up!

After lots of practice and face-plants, Owen almost has this sitting up business figured out. I am still not far when he is sitting up because a nosedive is usually a given, but today he sat for nearly 15 minutes without a spill. He is a pretty good sport when it comes to falling too - he usually smiles or giggles.

This video is funny for so many reasons. The obvious - the face-plants, but this is how Clara likes playing with her brother - she enjoys playing "twins." She does whatever he does until she gets bored or distracted by something. It is really quite dear and Owen absolutely loves the extra attention from her.


Shake, Rattle and Gnaw

Today was a pretty noisy day in the Brewster house. Owen completely figured out the rattling thing. I couldn't tell you how long he rattled but he loved that he figured it out. He didn't even care that he was smacking himself in the face at the same time. He was having a blast!

What do you say Mark, new band member?

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Surprise!!!

Owen woke up with his first tooth this morning!

Friday, August 6, 2010

Six Months Old

Happy Half Birthday Owen!

Owen continues to be a happy, silly boy that we cannot get enough of. Although, this month brought lots of challenges including battling Salmonella for two weeks (yes, he got it too) and experiencing all that teething has to offer - pain, slobber, and crying, he is still the sweetest little thing.He is completely in love with Clara and always saves his biggest smiles and belly laughs for her. Owen is now

15 pounds 3 ounces

not the biggest weight gain but considering the two weeks of sickness - that's pretty good.

That is how much he weighed at the doctor from a sick visit yesterday, but we don't go for the "official" 6 month check up for a couple more weeks so I have no idea how he falls on the percentages. I think he will be on the small side...

But, it is not from lack of milk or food...(Yes, that is a pink bib - that's what you get for being a little brother)

Owen LOVES his milk. If I would let him, he probably would drink milk constantly. Right now, we are giving him 6 ounces every 2 - 2 1/2 hours. He also eats baby food once a day (almost a whole jar), usually after his first nap of the day. He tolerates peas, but really loves carrots, bananas and peaches. He refuses to eat anymore rice cereal or oatmeal. We have given him lots of table food, too - pasta, bananas, peaches, blueberries, bread, rice, beans - he just looks at us like we are crazy but we keep trying. I would much rather just give him table food like we did with Clara.
While no teeth have emerged, I can see a couple just under the surface. It is unusual if he doesn't have anything in his mouth. He is constantly chewing on something - toys, blanket, burp cloths, pacifier, the remote, me... Next subject...
Feet.

Boy, they are yummy.
He also has been working on sitting up. Owen loves the Bumbo but refuses to sit still in it. He twists and turns and leans...
He can balance for a little while...
but it doesn't take long before he slowly begins to lean forward...Checking his email...
Here is the latest in the series of shark pictures - he was in the best mood when I took it.
Six months...
Five months...
Four months...Three months...
Two months...
One month...
Two days old...

Monday, August 2, 2010

Exciting News!!!!

I thought I would share with everyone why I have been Missing-in-Action lately. Ever since we returned from our vacation I have been working feverishly on my new endeavor. I have decided to begin my own business and become a Thirty-One Consultant.

Thirty One Gifts is a wonderful company that began over seven years ago and is a party plan direct sales company that markets handbags, housewares, children's items and other gift products. The products are beautiful, affordable and super functional. If that's not enough - everything comes in your choice of fabrics and just about everything can be personalized!

Here are a few of my favorite products...

The Large Utility Tote

The Retro Metro Bag


The Albany Bag

The Pleated Top Beach Tote

The Accessibility Tote

I will be hosting an Open House later this month when you can stop by and see the products for yourself!

Until then, you can check out more products on my website...