Leiland is standing so much more lately. He still rocks on his feet a bunch so he doesn't fall but can stand for about 2 minutes before he wants to do something else.
Today he stood up all on his own with nothing to hold onto. Oh man we're getting close.
Leiland's poor gums. His top two have been rough. The top left is purple again today. Hes been super cranky and still drooling buckets. He also has wanted his teethers a lot more the past few days. Ive found cold cucumbers are great teethers.
Yesterday we were gone all day so Leiland napped for an hour twice in the car. At bedtime he nursed and went to bed with little fuss. But i was up 3 or 4 times before putting him in my bed to nurse because we were exhausted. And he was up by 630.
Today i tried but no matter how hard i tried he wouldn't sleep. In the hour i tried i went in every 5 minutes, kept having to lay him down, then he pooped so i had to change him. Put him back in the crib and he freaked. He needed to burp once and spit up once. When it was time to nurse he crashed so i put him in the crib and he woke after 35 minutes still exhausted. We played a little then nursed and slept on me for an hour and a half.
Just like everytime i try day 1 is hood then it gets so much worse.
The last two days Leiland has gotten much more confident with his walking ability. He willingly will walk 4 or 5 steps on hos own when playing. He also challenges himself to stand when playing and it's adorable. I love looking over and catching him doing it. I cheer for him every time. Today he attempted to walk to me from a good 15 feet away. He also runs when holding on the couch and walks no problem holding just one finger of mine. I have no doubt he will be walking more than crawling by 11 months.
Silly boy wants to run and jump before learning to stand.
Leiland has been drooling buckets lately and steadily has a low fever. He hasn't been as fussy for a few days now though. Today his top left tooth was a good amount whiter leading me to believe its next. They are slowly moving to the surface and will be through soon enough.
My poor baby is seriously teething with a fever of 99.6 f, massive amounts of drool (more at night), chewing on everything, and restless nights. Thankfully he does ok during the day. I kind of hope the top two just come through soon so he can feel some relief.
Pictures to come
Leiland and i drove down to san diego to meet up with Aunt Tina, Steve, and Nora. We went to the zoo yesterday and the safari park today. Leiland slept both the whole drive down there and the way home. We also got a membership for all of is for just $99 which is awesome in my book.
At the zoo the first thing he saw and liked was the flamingos. He liked birds in Hawaii and that's still true. He happily sat in the stroller and crawled/ walked around at numerous spots. There was pointing, squealing, petting goats, feeding giraffes, he ate great, loved on Nora, and just loved the animals.
I can't wait to take him to sea world for his birthday and to the zoo again.
Why does Leiland always pick things up and hit himself in the head over and over? He uses the remote, toys, even magnets. He also pulls his hair a lot. I find it oddly strange.
