Well, it was a banner weekend in many ways for Josiah. His sleep goes well, and then regresses some, but this weekend he did two nights with consistent long stretches of sleep, which was really nice; probably the best sleep we’ve been able to get so far.
He also over the weekend became much more deliberate in grabbing things. He’d grabbed hold of rings on the bouncy chair for a while now (since May when we were at my parent’s house and got this new bouncy seat), but it was almost like he was able to grasp half-heartedly. For the first time, I saw him really plan, reach out and grab hold of something, and keep grasping on.
He also has become much more rolly! He’s rolling around and can move around in a circle, but not like rolling over yet. he pulls his legs up, and moves them, kind of throwing his weight, and can manage to move like the hands on a clock kind of in a circle.
The negative is that he’s all OVER the crib. I’ll put him down, and he’ll inch around like an inch worm and end up in all kinds of positions. Definitely had to make the crib very baby proof where as before he wasn’t mobile really. He has almost laughed a couple times when I was playing with him in the mornings, but it was almost like I wasn’t sure.
Sunday he laughed as Scott had him “flying” in the air some. Which was also new that he let us do that…not so sensitive to that 
falling feeling. He loved it and we’re pretty sure a little giggle came out!
This morning, I hadn’t heard a peep from him (VERY unusual) so I went in after waiting a while, and found him happy and awake. I found something though that petrified me and I almost screamed. In the dark, he appeared with a ring of dark fluid around his head which in the dark I assumed was blood and I was frantic and almost screamed, but he was wide eyed, happy and smiling up at me. I paused, flipped on the light and realized it was poop all OVER the place. But he was okay. Gosh, that was scary. I wasn’t even upset about cleaning it up because I was so grateful he was okay!
He’s just growing up so much. it’s quite amazing. So, I know there are many more steps to go, and that we can go backwards sometimes and then forward again. But it was very exciting to see these big highlights all around the same time, and to celebrate Father’s Day and his 4 month b’day! he’s also been VERY interested in Scott especially the last week, watching his every move when he’s home. He likes hearing him talk, and watching him do anything — drink, eat, shave, whatever. It’s very fun to see him take so much interest in his daddy. A very fun weekend all around for Father’s day and celebrating nearly his 4 month birthday!
well it seems my nickname for him (Little Icky) is appropriate.
Glad to hear this update. They are fun.
Yes…Little Icky does ring true! ha. At least he’s mostly smelling good these days, even when he poops. It’ll be later when he starts to really stink boy stink.
How much fun to read about all your adventures with your new little one. Did you ever think you would be so excited to see poop all over the bed? The happy little smile should have given it away! Continue enjoying every day because they disappear all too quickly.
Angela – thanks. I know so much of what we’re going through is so common to other new mommies, but it’s fun to reflect on it and laugh about things later, esp. No, I’ve heard about babies painting their cribs and walls with their poo (a bit older), so i’d dreaded the poop all over…but this event, yes, it was surprisingly a relief! Of course now the sheets seem stained.
Yes, the smile did give it away for the most part. it was a scary moment at first, but very funny to look back at now and laugh about. Especially that big grin on his face.
Poop! By his head! Oh no! gross.
Love that he takes so much interest in his daddy. That’s really cool, & makes me want to get in touch with my own daddy-longings.