Pool time

Yesterday we went to the pool for the first time this summer. He wasn't the biggest fan and didn't really want to go in the water. He did like splashing though. I wasn't able to take pictures of him in the water (obviously), but here he is as we were leaving.

Take me out to the ball game

Wednesday we took Uncle David to the Yankee game for his birthday. It was Peter's first game and he did great. He really seemed to have an amazing time and was really enjoying himself. Here are a few pictures.

5 Week Picture and Poll

A little different from last time.

How far along? 5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up half a pound
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I have the Bella Bands ready to go
Stretch Marks? Nothing new
Sleep: I've been going to bed early just about every night.
Best moment this week: Taking Peter to his first Yankee game
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: Not so much cravings, but I'm starting to have some aversions
Gender: Don't know
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Hot dogs at baseball games
What I am looking forward to: Not baby related, but celebrating Fourth of July with Peter
Weekly Wisdom: If you are going for a long drive, make sure to bring snacks with you
Milestones: The start of morning sickness

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of an appleseed!
Your embryo is now measurable -- though at week five, it's a wee .13 inches -- and she's gearing up for much more growth. In fact, in the next week, she'll almost double in size. Grow baby grow!

Read more here.

From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Deep in your uterus your embryo is growing at a furious pace. At this point, he's about the size of a sesame seed, and he looks more like a tiny tadpole than a human. He's now made up of three layers — the ectoderm, the mesoderm, and the endoderm — which will later form all of his organs and tissues.

Read more here

4 Week Picture and Poll

New baby, new polls.

How far along? 4 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: No change yet (as of this morning, this evening I'm definitely feeling bloated)
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I'm curious to see how long I will last this time
Stretch Marks? Nothing new
Sleep: I am exhausted, but I can sleep (at night)
Best moment this week: It was positive!
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: Not much really, maybe cucumbers (which is something that I ate a lot of early last time)
Gender: Don't know, and I'm not sure that we are going to find out this time
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Being not sleepy
What I am looking forward to: My first appointment (in six weeks...)
Weekly Wisdom: I don't feel at all wise, and I'm thinking of dropping this item from the poll
Milestones: Positive tests

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of a poppyseed!

At 4 weeks, your baby, now known as a blastocyst, is practically microscopic -- a teeny ball of cells. She's busy settling into her new home (your uterus), prepping for all the crucial development she'll be doing over the next six weeks.

Read more here.

From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period. From now until 10 weeks, all of your baby's organs will begin to develop and some will even begin to function. As a result, this is the time when she'll be most vulnerable to anything that might interfere with her development.
Right now your baby is an embryo the size of a poppy seed, consisting of two layers: the epiblast and the hypoblast, from which all of her organs and body parts will develop.

Read more here.

Here We Go Again!

We had a positive pregnancy test over the weekend (best Father's Day gift EVER), and today I got the confirmation from the doctor. Based on my calculations, I am four weeks today, due February 27. Of course that may change at my first sonogram (in August). Poll and picture to come tonight.

Beach baby

Saturday was our first beach trip of the summer. What a perfect day it was. Hopefully we'll get back soon.

Farewell Fiesta

Last Thursday was the last day of school for Peter. How better to spend it than with a party.

Happy Twenty-Six Months!

Not much has changed this month, but from BabyCenter.com

At twenty-five and twenty-six months, most children can:
Stack six block - He absolutely loves to stack blocks now
Walk with smooth heel-to-toe motion - He has started to walk along the curbs around the trees in town like they are balance beams, and he can do it very well

At twenty-five and twenty-six months, half the children can:
Use pronouns - This one hasn't really changed
Wash and dry their own hands - He is a big fan of washing his hands, although he will rinse the soap off too early if you don't help him

At twenty-five and twenty-six months, a few children can:
Speak clearly most of the time - This hasn't changed all that much, but he seems to be talking a lot more than he used to
Draw a vertical line - He draws lines, both vertical and horizontal as well as circles, he also is starting to try to draw letters

There are more pictures in our June album on Picasa, which I will keep updating throughout the month.

Fire Safety Day

Last week, Peter had the best day of school when the fire department came to teach about fire safety. He was absolutely thrilled to see the firetruck, but was a bit freaked out by the fully dressed firefighters. He refused to take a picture with the firefighter, but did with me. There are more pictures in our summer adventures album on Picasa.

Playdate weekend

Playing with Connor. It doesn't get better than bubbles and catch (and cameras)!

Little trouble maker

What happens when he is quiet.

Cool treat

Yesterday was hot, so we stopped for some ice cream.

About fourteen years too early

Peter refused to leave school on Tuesday until he had the car keys. Then he got into the driver's seat. I think that he really wanted to drive home.