Thursday, September 22, 2011

Then our mouth was filled with laughter - Psalm 126:2

There are all sorts of new sounds going on in the Clay household this week (and no it's not Preston singing or attempting to play the piano;). With Kaz coming up on 5 months, he has just started finding humor in the world. Giving him something as simple as a grin, could get a cute giggle back to let you know he's paying attention. Preston has been smiling non-stop the past few days...this new talent is like a new toy to him and he can't get enough of entertaining such a cute face:)
Kaz has also started to grab for toys and things in front of him. Since he was pre-mature...and the fact that I am the type A (paranoid/worried) mother, I am always monitoring all of his developmental progress. Thus far, he seems to be hitting most of his milestones right on with his birthdate...only lagging behind a few weeks in an area or two. Every single thing that he accomplishes, no matter how big or small I am so grateful...especially when thinking back to just 3 months ago when he had trouble remembering to take a breath.
We visited the plastic surgeon to discuss Kaz's head this week and on a positive note, get to hold off on a helmet for the time being. We will go back in 3 months for a follow-up to see if the problem has resolved itself and will be praying for that in the meantime.

Me and my boy have been working on a little Halloween surprise for our friends and family. It's just a little craft, no big deal really...but I'd forgotten how much fun it was to be a kid:) It's all coming back...the excitement of the holidays and fun stuff that comes along with it. I look so forward to these years ahead!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

4 months old today...



The big boy is 4 months old today! He weighed in at 15lbs. 15 oz. and almost 24 inches tall at his appointment today. We made it through another round of shots and an almost flawless checkup. We are visiting a specialist in the next few weeks to discuss Kaz's head. Currently his head is growing at the rate it is suppose to, however he seems to prefer one side over the other, which has made the back on one side quite flat. There is a possibility he will have to wear a helmet to help push positive progress in formation. Although it is disappointing and a headache to think of making yet another trip to UK hospital, we once again have so many things to be thankful for.

Kaz continues to be determined to talk at an early age it seems:) He has started putting new syllables in front of his "aaahhh" and "ooohhh" sounds and basically has a perma-grin. Oh and did I mention he carries around a major double chin - which makes him even more kissable! He has just started to enjoy his entertainment center and has discovered the television. He could probably stay locked for hours watching sports with daddy and staying glued to Baby Einstein/Baby Beethoven.

We went on our 1st shopping trip to the mall together last night. Kaz put on a little fashion show in Gap where we bought some fall clothes and toboggans. We also found a sweet pair of fall shoes:) I love fall and hope Kaz takes after me (and not his father, the grinch;) by getting excited about the festive seasons to come.
Finally, one more 1st to mention....we will be making our first long road trip to Tennessee this weekend to visit family - wish us luck;)