Ok. So, here's the deal. This is the first of what will hopefully be a series of posts that will take a look at who Grayson is, or will be, or whatever. We don't know a whole lot about him yet, but we're learning more everyday. As of right now, Gray is a little more than two weeks old, and these are some of the things we know about him:
(1) He loves car rides. Grayson is his most content when riding in his car seat. Sometimes he sleeps. Sometimes he doesn't, but regardless, he enjoys road trips. This is great news, because as soon as we think he's ready, Jenny and I will be taking him to Colorado for some fun in the mountains.
(2) He HATES having his diaper changed. For the most part, he's been a pretty laid-back, low-key baby. He doesn't throw too many fits, and when he does, we are almost always able to calm him down quickly. However, when it's time for a diaper change . . . BAM! The little guy goes ballistic. I'm talking a major case of the red-face coupled with some kicking, lots of screaming, and the saddest frown you've ever seen. It's all somewhat unsettling really. It appears that he may have inherited a bit of his dad's Irish temper. Sorry about that son.
(3) The child has Counterproductive Arms. Seriously. It's currently the running joke at our house. Grayson wants so badly to put those little arms to use. Sadly, he doesn't quite have it down yet, but it's definitely not for lack of trying. His arms are almost always in motion. Whenever he is swaddled in a blanket, the first thing he does is work his arms free. The problem is they usually end up hitting him in the face or knocking his pacifier from his mouth. Its kinda funny and kinda sad . . . but mostly funny.
Anyway, that's it for now. We're learning a lot about the boy each day, and he is quickly learning about the world around him. So, as we figure things out, there will be there will be more of these types of posts. In the meantime, here are some more pictures:
Will was the same way. We have a picture of him laid out with his arms behind his head looking just like a little man. What a lucky kid he is to have you documenting everything! One of the first and best bits of parenting advice I ever received was to not listen to any advice and to go with my instincts. :) Hasn't failed me yet.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's pretty much a certainty that the day will come that Grayson will be mortified that I documented all of the embarrassing details of his childhood. And I know exactly what you mean about the advice. Everyone is an expert. I've just started nodding my head and agreeing with everything that everyone says. It's easier that way, and then I can just conveniently forget whatever it was that was so important for me to know.
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