We got to visit with Grandma D, Grandpa Mike and that whole side of the family on Christmas Day. It was a very nice visit--and everyone was thrilled to see Fischer. He is the youngest of several kids we got to visit with. Kaylee, who was one-year-old on December 17, is walking confidently. Cousin April's twin girls, Abby and Annie are 3 years old, and were excited to play with Fischer once he woke up (he was sleeping upon arrival). Everyone seemed pleased to have young children around for the family gatherings, again!
For New Year's Eve, we visited our "chosen" family at George, Joess & Nina's house. George & Joess are incredible cooks, so there's always good food involved when we spend time there! It was funny thinking about how different things were at our last New Year's celebration--some of our friends were still learning that I was pregnant. Now Fischer's here, and our lives will never be the same. We did get through a scrumptious Italian dinner and dessert before Fischer dictated our exit time for us...I knew we wouldn't make it until midnight. He just couldn't unwind until we were home and settled for the evening. Oh well. We had a great time--and with breaks between courses, we left the "table of pain" feeling full but not too over-stuffed :) Yum!
New developments since just before Christmas: Fischer is now rolling in every direction with good control and purpose. He sits up, too. These new abilities make diaper and clothing changes interesting, and sink baths easier!
The last week or so, Fischer has been a bit more demanding. He still has his moments of independence, but more often he wants one-on-one attention at home. The last few days, he whines if I don't involve him in what I'm doing. So I end up bringing him into the kitchen to sit in his box so he can watch me make dinner! He's becoming more leary of new people, too. He warmed up quickly at Christmas, but he turns and grabs for Mom or Dad to bury his head and pretend to be shy, or for a quick hug of reassurance. He reaches out, now, too to be picked up and held.
Can you believe our little Fischer man is 7 months old!? I'm still breastfeeding. We've settled into it quite well. Although I have been bitten several times (ouch!), I've been able to avoid most ncidents by making sure Fischer's hungry, and not just bored, when I offer for him to nurse. If he's really hungry, he even kind of velcros himself to me like a little monkey. It's super cute.
Thanks to everyone for gifts and cards we received!
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