Weekend Fun!!

We cannot believe how big Dayton is getting. We're betting he is at least 10 pounds now. We'll find out next week when he goes in for his next Pediatrician appointment.

We had a great weekend. On Sunday, Dayton went to a local brunch spot called Chatters. He hung out in his car seat and our sling while Mom and Dad ate and enjoyed being out as a family. We then went to Target to do some shopping (ouch - - - diapers and wipes = $$$$$). Dayton really enjoyed looking around while he was in the sling. When we got home, Dayton was EXHAUSTED and slept thru his typical 'bewitching hours' (early evening).

Some more excitement this weekend was that Dayton had his first feeding from a bottle. I've just started pumping (how glorious) so now Dayton can be fed by someone other then his Mom. Mike enjoyed his first feeding session with Dayton and Mom is elated that this will give her more flexibility to leave the house.

We've also started to use a pacifier from time to time. This helps delay Dayton's demands for food as we're trying to get him on a bit of a schedule during the day. Yesterday, Dayton found that his hand could hold the pacifier in. Super cute.

Both Mike and I have noticed that Dayton does seem to smile from time to time in reaction to what we are doing with him. For awhile now he has smiled in his sleep or while feeding but now he will smile while looking at us, while we're talking to him, etc. Of course, usually this results in Mom or Dad stating, "You are smiling!!!!"...said with utter elation.

We had our first play group thru the Heights Kids Group last week. Dayton slept most of the time. We have another today and I'm hoping I'll be able to find the time to shower before we attend....we shall see!