Loves the pool

Alex really liked his swim today. We went to the Bellevue Club where they don't have a super-warm pool but he didn't seem to be cold at all. He spent about 20 minutes in the water and didn't fuss at all. His favorite part was gliding on his stomach and putting his arms up on the wall.

Alex spent the morning with Dad practicing sitting, standing, talking, and rolling. Mom entertained him in the late afternoon with a few songs he likes to sing. We are trying to extend his schedule by one hour for daylight savings time. But, as we are writing this, he is barely hanging on. We expect to be up early tomorrow.

Good Trial Run

Alex and Mom tried out the morning routine and spent 3 hours at work today. Everything went well. Alex cuddled a bit with his new teacher Cheryl. He also played with some new toys, took a nap, and had a bottle. He had no problem taking a bottle from someone new. In fact, they marveled at how much he ate. Then he spit up all over himself and they changed his outfit. Mom informed them that Alex spits up after every meal so they'd better lower their cleanliness standards or else Alex would run out of clothes.

In the evening Alex got to play with Grandpa Felton for the first time in a while. Grandpa couldn't believe how big Alex has gotten and how blonde his hair is getting. It does appear that his new hair is finally growing in. Alex's eye is better so we decided not to go to the doctor, but we'll ask him about it at our next check up.

Quality Time with Mom

Alex and Mom spent lots of quality time together as it was their last full day together. Alex will try out his new school for a few hours tomorrow and will start for real on Monday. Mom is sad.

We sang some songs, read some books, practiced sitting up. We went to Target to buy diapers and Alex had a massive screaming fit. He screamed so hard he broke a blood vessel in his eye. We will go see the doctor if it hasn't improved by tomorrow. He's happy again so we aren't too concerned.

Alex's First Halloween

Alex enjoyed his first Halloween. He went trick or treating at 2 houses and wore a cute superman costume. He also went to a Halloween party on Sunday at his friend Addyson's house.

Today Mom did a massive house cleaning and Alex was very helpful by taking 3.5 hours worth of naps. He also visited with Grandma Felton for a bit and had another bout of fussiness in the evening.

Expert Crier

Alex had 3 massive crying fits today - one in the morning and two in the evening. He has really improved his volume and intensity. We aren't sure what he was upset about, but in between fits he was perfectly happy. Hopefully, he will sleep well after expending all that energy.