A Week of Firsts

Last week was pretty eventful, in terms of Carson's new experiences, skills and abilities. And of course, we didn't have any video or camera in hand to document all of these, so you'll just have to take my word for it (and look at pictures that are similar to the event itself).

March 19th

Yup, off with the little mullet....

Before

After

So it's not perfect hair, but hey, it's an improvement. Good job, Daddy!

March 19th

He rolled from his stomach to his back -- FINALLY! We have been working on this for almost 2 months now, and while relaxing in the backyard one afternoon, he got enough momentum to complete the roll to his back. We've been having the dogs show him how to rollover on command, but Carson still doesn't get it. Maybe that's because the dogs usually get a treat afterwards :) We haven't developed a reward system for Carson other than enthusiastic praises of "Good Job!" "Wooo--hooo!!" "You did it!" He usually smiles at those - which is a good enough reward for him.

Using the arm to push off

Arching the back

March 19th

It was a great day! I put him down for 3 naps, and each time he didn't make a single peep!! He just pulls this little yellow blankie over his eyes, and was O-U-T before I could even walk out the bedroom. Could I ask for anything more sweet than that? Yes, actually, because he did it again when it was time for bed that night. I just love my little man.

So March 19th was quite an eventful day. Too bad we haven't had more of that since, (especially in the napping and bedtime department) but hey, I'll take 1 day if I can get it!