Comparisons

So, you're not supposed to compare your kids. But, hey, why not? It's fun...especially in these early stages. Fortunately, with a boy and a girl, I think comparisons may be slightly more "acceptable."

AK was a roller; EH can roll, but prefers to be stationary (at this writing).

AK was a mouther; EH not so much yet. (ooh, less germs? less colds? less pneumonia? Let's hope so, although I know mouthing is an important stage...)

EH definitely started "grabbing" sooner and he is most definitely "stronger." Pulls on everything in sight. I've nearly lost a few plates and the tablecloth and AK has lost some hair. "E, Don't pull my hair!"

EH is also VERY tactile. Loves to hold things, touch things, grab things, bat things, pull things...loves toys with sensory items that AK didn't. (Mama likes getting more use out of things!!)

EH waves! I swear it. I thought *maybe* it was in my mind about a week or two ago, but tonight I tried it again: "EH, Wave to Daddy" and sure enough, that left hand starts a-moving!

Tonight I also said, "EH, where's AK?" And he looked straight at her! Same thing for Daddy! And mama...well, he kept looking away, but Mama is the one that he LOVES. Just Mama entering the room calms that boy down. Ahhh.........smile..............melt.

He likes oatmeal with cinnamon, not so much plain. He likes squash, but made quite the face and gagging noise today with avocados! I actually started vegetables a week early because he awoke at 4:30 one night this week...I figured he needed more substance! He has been sleeping through "our" night now, too. Probably right around month five....I never documented it because we were never quite sure about it. He is an early riser though...(UGH)...hopefully as he eats more we can "train" him into the 8am wake-up. :)