Developmental Leaps & Bounds

Olie is holding his head high now. He lifts his head to look you straight in the eyes and locks your gaze for a minute or so. But soon he begins to tire. His head starts to weave side to side like a boxer dodging shots to the noggin, while his forehead slowly bobs down until it comes to rest. He usually grunts with frustration a few times before his head softly collides with chest or shoulder.

Oliver is also much more aware of what’s going on around him. He follows objects with his head and his eyes as they move across his field of vision and he shows preference for some objects over others. He smiles often now and he’s constantly moving his arms and legs. (Which is exhausting, by the way. Go ahead and try it. I guarantee it will wear you out.) Despite his strong preference for kinetic energy and Newton's First Law, Olie's motor skills still need work. As he bunches up his little fists and swings his arms in fits and starts, he still seems surprised each time he socks himself in the eye or the kisser. Luckily no black eyes or fat lips yet.

Over the holiday's Oliver met his great-grandparents on his mother's side. Both Dick & Sylvia bubbled over with affection for the new addition to their family (though Bella was not forgotten either).

Happy New Year to All and welcome to Olie's eighth week and second calendar year!