Still Growing!

Happy Thursday! Mom and I went to the doctors yesterday and I'm getting huge! I weighed 9lb 15oz and measured 22 1/4 inches. That's 19oz in 16 days! Grandma Joyce says that most babies gain between 0.5-1oz per day so I'm definitely ahead of the curve.

Grandma Joyce and aunt Karrie left for Michigan yesterday. I was so sad to see them go, they were so good at holding and consoling me. Mom and dad loved having the help and may be more sad to see them go than I was. We had such a good time and I loved having gone through so many new experiences with them. It's a good thing I have this blog so they can keep up with my growing progress. Now I just need to have mom take some new pictures so we have something to post. I think we're taking Emma to the park today since it's so nice outside today. I'll let you know what we end up doing!

First Day at the Beach

Today it was about 90 degrees here so that meant only one thing: going to the beach. And it turns out I love the beach! Mom, Emma, aunt Karrie, grandma Joyce and I went to Rexhame Beach in Marshfield today and it was great! I couldn't go swimming because mom said the water was too cold (she said it felt like ice water which I think is pretty cold). It was kind of windy, too, so mom kept me in my sling. I can't really go in the sun yet either or I'll burn so the sling was probably a good way to go. Emma loved it there, she kept dipping her paws in the ocean and was even followed by a little boy who wanted to take her home. Thankfully his dad came and got him because she needs to go home with me! When we got home, she had a doggie frozen yogurt to cool down and then crashed. Guess it's good to be a pug.

I have to go to the doctors tomorrow which I'm not looking forward to. But I am definitely developing quickly. I am getting pretty good at holding my head up and I can follow people with my eyes and head as they walk by me. I especially like following dad around as he walks by. I'm starting to smile a little bit more and not just when I have gas. My hands and arms are still pretty crazy though. I keep punching mom in the face when she feeds me but she knows I don't mean it. Tonight, we're going to dinner to get grandma Joyce something called "fried clams". Don't know if I'll ever like that since mom says they're kind of gross. But I can't wait to try them someday!

Make Way for Cooper!

Boy, was the weather amazing this weekend! We went to Boston on Saturday and it was so warm and nice. We went to the Public Gardens and walked around, enjoying the blooming tulips and the street musicians. I've never seen so many people in my life! And mom got her wish of having me pose with the Make Way for Ducklings statues. Don't I look sooo cute? Thankfully a nice man took a picture of all of us together. Boy, is my dad tall!

Today mom and I started our mommy and me group. There are 9 other babies in there aged 3 to 7 weeks so I'm right in the middle. We all sit around and talk and learn great baby things each week and then go to lunch. Next week we get to learn about baby massage. We can't wait!!!

First Picnic

Yesterday I got to attend my first picnic and it was the best! It was sunny and in the 70s and just perfect. Mom, grandma Joyce, aunt Karrie and I went to Emma's favorite park and walked on the trails first since Emma was dying to run around a bit. Then we set out our blanket near a field of daffodils and ate some yummy sandwiches that mom made. Emma even got to have a Flossie so everyone looked happy. Me, I had some delicious formula and lounged in the shade. I guess my skin is too sensitive to sit out in the sun like my aunt Karrie does, but it sure was nice being outside! Here's a picture of me enjoying our day with my grandma Joyce. I can tell she really loves me, but I wish she didn't make me wear that hat. She said I would be too cold without it, so I guess it was nice that she's already looking our for me. Thanks, grandma!

Today, we're all going to Boston to walk around a bit and see the sites. Dad gets to go, too, but I think Emma is staying home since it's in the 80s today and mom says that's a bit too hot for her. But hopefully we can bring her back something yummy, I know she would appreciate that. I think tomorrow we may go to a small pug meet-up at a beach and then maybe up to Rockport for something called lobster. I don't know what that is, but mom and dad say it is very tasty.

Can't wait for my visitors!

Happy Wednesday! Grandma Joyce and aunt Karrie will be here soon and I cannot wait! Mom has been running around like crazy to get ready for them and the house looks great. Too bad her cleaning involved a bath for me, I still hate baths but what can you do? Mom took this video of me last night while dad was holding me. I tend to go through a variety of facial expressions as I'm falling asleep and they wanted to capture it. I'm not sure if there is sound on this blog, but if there is dad apologizes for any swearing there might be. :)

I'm also starting to focus on things that are close by and interact with them. My bouncy seat is really comfy and I love the hanging elephant the most. Thanks for aunt Nikki and uncle Matt for giving me this great gift!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Matt!

Today is my uncle Matt's 29th birthday. He lives all the way in Michigan and is mom's younger brother. He loves the Red Wings and trucks. I know once I hang out with him for a bit, I'll be a big fan of the Red Wings and trucks, too! Here's me celebrating his birthday in style. It looks like I might be crying, but I'm just caught up in the emotions of the day. Happy birthday!!

Is spring finally here??

Mom says the temperature today is going to be 70 degrees! That must be warm since she said she's not going to bundle me up with 2 blankets and extra socks when we go to visit her friend Kerri for lunch. Here's how I typically look when we go out (note how many layers are surrounding me, it makes me look soo huge!). Can't wait to go out with just pants and a shirt!


I was sad to see uncle Marc go, but so glad that he got to visit. And so glad that aunt Shawn sent him up with my new Sock Monkey Jack-In-The-Box! I've never seen a sock monkey before but I love it. Especially when it pops up, so surprising! So much fun!! Now we are getting ready for our next visitors: grandma Joyce and aunt Karrie! They'll be here next Wednesday (seems soo far away!) and will be here for a week or so (hopefully longer as mom looks like she could use the extra help with me). I know I'm going to love them and I can't wait to meet them. I'm grandma Joyce's first grandchild so I know she's going to always love me the most. Can't wait for her to get here and start spoiling me already!!

Getting so big

Mom and dad took me to the doctors yesterday and I am now 8lb 12oz and 21 inches long. That's crazy since I was 7lb 12oz and 20.25 inches long on 4/3! Guess mom and dad are feeding me pretty well! Uncle Marc and I decided to celebrate my growth spurt with a nice cold one. Just joking, Marc thought it matched my outfit well so he took this photo. Unfortunately, uncle Marc has to go home today. We're going to lunch in a little after mom finishes burning some discs for him. I'll be sad to see him go, but I can't wait to see him again in July. He'll be soo surprised by how big I am then!!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! We had a great time over at Frank and Jodie's house today and we even had an Easter egg hunt. I can't wait to do one again! Here's a photo of me with all the eggs from the day. Mom was happy that some were filled with chocolate (she says they are so yummy, I can't wait to try chocolate). Here's another photo of me with mom and all the great eggs.

I also finally got to meet my cousin Tyler. Here's a photo of me with Tyler and his brother Mat.
After mom and dad and uncle Marc stuffed themselves on Jodie's yummy quiche and amazing cakes (including mom's carrot cake), I got to watch dad beat Tyler in 2 games of ping pong. Mom said he was good at it, but I was so proud of how great he was! I kept thinking, 'cool, that's my dad!'.

We're also having a great visit with uncle Marc this weekend. Mom has been kind of bored since all they want to do is sit around and watch golf (something called 'The Masters'?). Thankfully it's all over so mom can stop watching tv in the other room. I think we're going to Boston tomorrow to hang out and see the sites. Holy cow, look at the time! I better get to bed before mom yells at me since it's way past my bed time!!

Go Sox!

Yesterday was opening day for the Red Sox and mom says I already have something called "Sox Fever". Hope it's not too serious! Dad is at the game tonight with uncle Frank, aunt Jodie and cousin Mat. Mom and I are tuning in every so often to see if we can see them on tv. Too bad the Sox are losing 5-1 in the 6th inning. They'll come back though, I just know it! Here's a pic of me in my fav Red Sox blanket that mom's friend Cuddy bought for me. Thanks, Cuddy!

Tomorrow, my uncle Marc is coming to town. Dad is pretty excited to see his brother and I can't wait to meet him! Here's a photo of them from last summer on Martha's Vineyard. I'll be sure to write an update of our big weekend once he gets here!

Busy Weekend!

So mom and dad definitely like to keep me busy on the weekends! On Friday, we all went to the doctor to see how my jaundice was doing and it turns out I'm just about 100% over it! Hooray! Plus, I weighed 7lb 12.5oz which was a big increase over my weight last week of 7lb 3oz. Must have needed to pack on the pounds since I also grew a 1/4 inch. After the doctors, we got takeout from Demo's since mom's been talking non-stop about their Greek salads since I was born. Glad she finally got one! Then we ran a lot of "errands" and went to hang out with dad's friend Todd and his family. They have 2 boys (Tucker and Alden) that are going to be my good friends when I'm big enough to play with them. Todd also tried to give me a nickname of 'Mini Cooper' but I promptly started crying to show my displeasure (hopefully he got the hint! :))

On Saturday, mom introduced me to a pacifier and I do really like it. Great way to take the edge off when you cant decide if you're hungry or just need to nap. Oh and my umbilical cord fell off! That was a pretty big deal since mom thought it might have hurt me but I was fine. I'm glad that it's gone since it means I'm just getting that much more grown up. Then mom's friend Christina stopped by for a visit. She's getting married this summer in the Cook Islands and having their reception back here in Boston in August. Hope mom lets me go to the reception, too!

On Sunday, we decided to sleep in until around 10:30 which was great! Dad got up with Emma and I snuggled with mom and things were good until my stomach started growling. Frank came over later in the afternoon for a visit with his dog, Jesse. Emma was happy to have a friend over and it was good being held by Frank. From what I hear, I'll be getting a bath tonight and I hate baths. Just look at how angry I was during my first bath! Maybe tonight will go more smoothly since they've had some practice now. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

Welcome to my blog!

Hi everyone! I asked my mom to help me create a blog so I can keep my relatives updated on my exciting new life. So first, a quick shout out to my MI and FL peeps! I was born on 3/21/09 at 2:09 a.m. in Boston, MA. I was 7lbs., 6oz. and 20 inches in length. My mom says labor with me was easy thanks to the great drugs (not sure what drugs are, but I'm glad they helped her!). When they brought me home from the hospital, I got to meet my new big sister, Emma. She's a pug and we are already best friends (as you can tell from this photo):

Things at home are great so far! Mom stays home with me and Emma and we try to go for a walk outside when the weather is nice out. Dad comes home for lunch everyday so we
get to spend lots of time together. I can tell already how much mom and dad love me and Emma licks my head every chance she gets. Things are great, but I do hate getting my diaper changed and baths are just awful. Basically, anything that makes me cold is noo good. Guess I take after mom in that sense.

So I'll be posting lots of updates and photos so everyone can keep in touch with me. I can't wait to meet everyone in my extended family! My uncle Marc is coming here next week from Florida on a free ticket. From what I can tell so far, free is a good thing. And my Natick relatives (Frank, Jodie and Mat) visited me this past weekend. Here's a photo of me with Frank:

I hope everyone enjoys reading about me and my adventures with life and Emma. Drop me a line anytime if you want me to answer any questions or give any advice!