This past month was a tough one for little Harrison. I believe most of it stemmed from the two new teeth that worked their way out. His bottom gum had been swollen and red for a couple of weeks and finally, on March 24th, two little white specks popped out. I'll miss that gummy smile of his! If it wasn't the teething, it was his second round of RSV. Once again, the little man's cold worked its way down into his lungs and we were on breathing treatments for a week or so. Both the teething and the cold/RSV led to several sleep disruptions an the 7pm to 7am sleep we were enjoying became a thing of the past. It may also have to do with the fact that we moved him into our bedroom when Gammi and Pop came to visit, but this little guy was up two to three times a night the entire month! Whew! We are all a bit exhausted around here, and are ready to get things back on track.
Even with the sleepless nights and the stuffy nose, Harrison had a full month of fun. On March 26th he picked up a new skill - pointing. Now he points at anything of interest, which turns out to be a lot of things. By the end of the month the point morphed into a type of greeting; he holds two fingers out to a person when they say hello to him. Seems like a 'gangsta shout out, yet so much more adorable. He also learned that if he holds his arms up over his head when we ask, "How big is Harrison?" he gets a terrific reaction full of laughs, claps, and cheers. Sometimes, he pulls out this trick even if we haven't asked...vying for attention, no doubt. It seems that this act is best performed in his high chair after especially messy meals when the food can get good and smushed in his hair.
He also took his first trip to Sea World, which he was amazed by; had a couple of playdates with some of his little friends; and, had several trips to the park where his brother entertained him on the swings (currently his favorite thing to do).
At his nine month appointment, Harrison weighed 21.1 pounds (74%) and measured 28 inches long (35%).
Beach baby
Sea World
Swings
First ride in a shopping cart and feeling like a big boy
Mama's favorite time of the day, snuggling after a bath.
Playdate with Roxy and Reagan
Playdates with Sam and Brynn
The dreaded breathing treatments
While it looks like Harrison is standing in this pic, I simply leaned him up against the wall. I think he'll be pulling up soon though. Kaden and Harrison had a fun time watching the tree trimmers. Kaden explained ever action to his little brother; Harrison hung on his every word.
Cheering on the CATS in the NCAA Tournament.
This boy is, no doubt, my eater. While I have to spoon feed most everything to his older brother, Harrison will take down any food placed in front of him. He giggles with anticipation when it is something he recognizes - like bananas or Mum-Mums. This month he tried, and loved, beets. One night, at Burger Lounge, he made a move for his brother's cheeseburger. We let him have a little nibble and he grabbed for more and more until they probably ended up splitting it half and half. O.K., so that's a bit of an exaggeration, but he did eat A LOT of it!
"So Big"
Hopefully this is a good sign that we're on our way back to sound sleep. Notice how he hoards his pacis...I count five. I love watching him sleep, he looks so peaceful. Then again, I love watching him do just about everything. It's funny to me that I still can't get over the fact that I love these boys more and more every day. I guess it's true what they say, a parent's love is infinite...and the kids have no idea. I'm feeling very blessed lately. Almost every day a song line from the Sound of Music pops in my head, "I must have done something right." I know I've done a lot of things wrong, but somewhere along the line I must have done something right for God to have picked out these loving, amazing, silly, boys for me to love. It is a true privilege.
