9 weeks

At 9 weeks:

Artie is smiling a lot more (even when he seems grumpy!).

He rocks at holding his head up.
He rolled from his front to his back at 8 weeks old and then proceeded to cry and cry in shock. Since then he has been able to do it without the tears...what a genius!
He likes to be pulled into sitting position (I think this is can be blamed on his grandfather).

He still doesn't like napping in the day but his nights are pretty great (he even gave us a 10 hour stint).

Exploring

We took Arthur exploring on one of our favourite walks today. He slept through the whole thing. Here are some photos of all the wonderful sights he missed.  

Arthur at 7 weeks

He is cooing and 'talking' back to us. 

He no longer seems to have pains and is a lot calmer but still doesn't like to sleep!

He has discovered stretching feels very good and does so for a good two minutes after waking up.

He is very good at tummy time and his head control continues to get better and better every day. 

On a side note, things you learn as a parent: the hair dryer and a couple of bounces leads to a sleeping baby!

Father's day

Some photos from father's day.

Adam got three hours of alone time in the morning;
followed by snuggles with Artie;
a walk along the bay, with storm clouds looming, and;
a hot chocolate and giant cookie to warm us up.

Happy Father's Day

To my own Dad. I have a new respect for the work and sacrifices you made to raise us. Hope your day is good and not too busy. Thank you for giving us such an awesome childhood and continuing to support us into adulthood! Wish we could be there to have a barbecue with you.

And to the new father on the block. Happy first Father's Day Adam! I have enjoyed watching Adam grow into the role of Daddy. Each day he becomes stronger and more confident in this new role. He is a proud Dad and enjoys playing with Artie. I am honoured to have him on the parenthood journey with me and know that I would have trouble coping without his support (especially on those long night hallway walks!). I am looking forward to seeing him continue to grow and adapt to fatherhood.

My lovely boys asleep and peaceful. Artie is a lucky boy to have Adam as his Dad!

6 weeks old;

and giving lots of smiles;

and laughs!

(not the easiest thing to photograph, he doesn't want to smile at the camera, just at mum and dad!)